Final Days to Enter Deck Building 101’s Annual Contest

Time’s almost up! The 2025 Deck Building 101 Photo Contest is officially live in the Deck Building 101 Facebook and Instagram groups, and entries close Monday, June 30. Don’t miss your shot at national bragging rights—and some awesome prizes.

Deck Specialist is proud to return as judges for this one-of-a-kind competition that celebrates the skill, creativity, and dedication of deck builders across North America. We’ve had the honor of evaluating submissions for the past two years.

How to Enter:

STEP 1: Join the Deck Building 101 Facebook group here or Instagram:

STEP 2: Look for the contest post

STEP 3: Drop your best work in the comments including:

·      3 photos

·      1 30-second video

Judging Criteria:

·      Skill Level

·      Difficulty

·      Creativity

·      Innovation

Categories Include:

·      First Overall

·      Second Overall

·      Third Overall

·      Tech – Best use of lighting, electronics, or integrated technology

·      Stairs – Craftsmanship and detail in stair design

·      Inside Out – Indoor-inspired elements used in outdoor living

·      Solo Builder – From start to finish, one builder does it all

New in 2025:

·      Curved Deck

·      Lighting

Giveaway Prizes Include:

·       A feature in Deck Specialist magazine (First, second and third place) 

·       Exclusive Deck Building 101 Expert swag

·       Demo-Dek demolition tool

·       Dexerdry Blue Claw compression tool + swag

·       Lighting demo kit from Tru-Scapes

·       Decking clamp adapters by Jeremy Wilkins

·       Your photo and company logo featured on the group’s cover photo (seen by 75,000+ daily viewers!)

Want inspiration? Click on the Featured tab at the top of the Deck Building 101 Facebook group to view last year’s winning entries.

It’s time to showcase your hard work and craftsmanship. Enter now for a chance to be recognized by the industry—and by your peers.