FAIRFAX, VA – June 25, 2026 – PRESSADVANTAGE –
Valer Deck and Patio, a family-owned custom deck and patio builder based in Fairfax, Virginia, has been recognized by the North American Deck and Railing Association with a second-place award in its alternative deck design category. The recognition acknowledges the company’s composite deck construction work across the Northern Virginia region.
The North American Deck and Railing Association represents deck builders, manufacturers, and inspectors across the continent, and its awards evaluate projects on design, craftsmanship, and execution. Recognition is based on completed project submissions reviewed by industry peers. Valer Deck and Patio received the 2024 award in the alternative deck category, which covers composite and other non-wood decking systems.
The award reflects a deliberate focus. Founded in 2022 by owner Dan Stendeback, Valer Deck and Patio has positioned itself as a specialist in custom decks and patios rather than a general home improvement contractor. Its work concentrates on composite and PVC decking and on the patios, porches, and structures that complete an outdoor living space. The company holds a Virginia Class A contractor license, number 2705187003, and is a member of the association.
Stendeback brings more than 25 years of construction experience to the business, which works as a TimberTech by AZEK Platinum Pro contractor, the manufacturer’s highest contractor certification tier for composite decking. Each project is backed by a one-year workmanship warranty and manufacturer material warranties on qualifying systems.
“Our focus is decks and patios, and the recognition from NADRA reflects the standard we set on every project,” said Dan Stendeback, president of Valer Deck and Patio. “Staying concentrated on outdoor living is what lets us hold that standard consistently.”
The company manages design and construction in-house rather than relying on outside subcontractors for core work. A typical project begins with a design consultation and 3D modeling, then moves through permitting, foundation work, framing, and construction to a final inspection, with Stendeback involved at each stage. Homeowners receive progress updates as the build advances.
TimberTech by AZEK serves as the company’s primary composite decking line, with capped surfaces designed to resist fading, staining, and moisture through Northern Virginia’s humid summers and freeze-thaw winters. PVC decking is also offered for projects that call for a fully synthetic, low-maintenance material. Decks are finished with railing systems from TimberTech, Deckorators, and Barrette Outdoor Living, and can include integrated lighting and underdeck drainage.
Decks in the region contend with wide seasonal swings, and the company notes that material selection and proper structural detailing are central to how a deck holds up over time in those conditions. Permitting and inspection requirements in Fairfax County also factor into how each project is planned and scheduled. Deck configurations it builds include platform, raised, multi-level, freestanding, rooftop, curved, cantilevered, screened, and covered designs.
Alongside its decking work, Valer Deck and Patio designs patios in concrete, stamped concrete, brick, pavers, natural stone, and flagstone, including Belgard paver systems, in attached, covered, open, and multilevel layouts. The company also builds structures that extend an outdoor living area, including pergolas, covered and screened porches, three-season rooms, sunrooms, and custom gazebos, along with outdoor kitchens, fire pits, and fireplaces.
The company serves homeowners throughout Fairfax, Arlington, Loudoun, and Prince William counties, including communities such as Alexandria, McLean, Vienna, and Falls Church.
Valer Deck and Patio is a locally and family-owned outdoor living company based in Fairfax, Virginia. Led by owner Dan Stendeback, it designs and builds custom composite and PVC decks, patios, and related outdoor structures for residential property owners across Northern Virginia. More information is available at valerbuilders.com.
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For more information about Valer Deck and Patio, contact the company here:
Valer Deck and Patio
Dan Stendeback
+15716045481
dan@valerbuilders.com
9990 Fairfax Blvd #410, Fairfax, VA 22030, United States
