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Green Shield Walkout Decks

Improve your view.

Green Shield Walkout Decks

Many homes feature walkout basements that feel unfinished—often defined by a concrete slab, obstructed views, and low joists. While standard walkout decks are difficult to design due to drainage and slope requirements, Green Shield utilizes an engineering standard specifically for these spaces.

By employing custom-engineered integrated beams and larger posts, Green Shield increases the span between supports and raises the height of the substructure. This removes the risk of low-hanging joists and opens the view. This approach transforms a utilitarian basement exit into a functional, multi-level living space. Green Shield bridges the gap between a challenging site and a reliably engineered forever deck.

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Award Winning Views

The Green Shield

Walkout Package

The Green Shield Walkout Package improves your view and the use of your property – designed with wider-than-code 6x6 posts (placed further apart than traditional builds), and features a custom-designed integrated beam that allows the crew to open up the space under your deck, dig fewer post holes, and eliminate the risk of bumping your head.

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Code Compliant Building
Green Shield Building Standards

While competitors often avoid walkout designs, Green Shield utilizes engineered beams to safely remove obstructing posts. Licensed and insured builders ensure these structures meet strict code, preventing collapses caused by improper support or weight-load failures.

Code Compliance Included
5 Y0 A7224

Frequently Asked Questions

Walkout Decks

  • Yes. Green Shield engineers premier walkout decks in both traditional and specialized Walkout Package styles. While traditional designs reliably meet all code requirements to extend your living space, the Green Shield Walkout Package offers a high-performance upgrade.

    By utilizing an integrated beam to increase under-deck clearance and reducing the total number of posts, this package opens up your view and maximizes usable space below. Ask your Deck Designer how this reliably engineered upgrade can elevate your high-quality outdoor investment.

  • Using an integrated engineered beam allows Green Shield to space deck posts further apart. Typical deck posts per code are required every 10 feet. An integrated beam extends the distance between posts up to 19 feet.

  • Yes! Green Shield engineers America’s #1 pet-friendly decks, prioritizing safety for every family member. High-performance rice hull composite features fully capped, scratch-resistant technology that remains slip-resistant and VOC-free. With heat-blocking innovation and mold resistance, these reliably engineered decks provide a premier, lifetime warrantied space for pets and homeowners alike.

  • Yes. Green Shield engineers premier forever decks along the Great Lakes, specifically designed to withstand intense summer sun and constant moisture. High-performance rice hull composite is reliably engineered to resist the unique coastal elements of the shoreline.

    To ensure every project is built correctly, specialized teams coordinate with regulatory bodies like EGLE (Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy), ensuring each high-quality build meets all environmental and municipal codes.

  • Green Shield engineers America’s #1 inland lake decks, specialized to withstand high-moisture environments. With a premier range of colors and high-performance railing styles, every project is reliably engineered to complement the homeowner’s aesthetic while providing a 5-star, low-maintenance outdoor living space built for the waterfront.

  • That’s right—a Green Shield deck never requires staining. High-performance, fully capped EPL resin boards are reliably engineered to last a lifetime without the need for sealing or painting. This premier, moisture-resistant technology ensures a low-maintenance outdoor space that maintains its high-quality finish through every season.

  • Yes! Green Shield is known for handling permits for every project. Year round, our permitting department works with local municipalities to make sure your deck is safe, up to local ordinances, and inside your property lines. Permits can be a headache for homeowners and can cost $1000 or more on top of construction costs. Green Shield includes the cost of permitting in our flat rate quote, giving homeowners peace of mind.