A newly completed multi-level AZEK composite deck on a wooded Northern Michigan lot, the framing detail and clean board work visible, with a lake beyond — the finished result of a careful start-to-finish build.

Anatomy of a Northern Michigan Deck: Start to Finish

Outdoor Living Insights
September 04, 2026
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Michael Yoder

Michael Yoder

Michael Yoder is the owner and lead craftsman of Yoders Up North, the family-owned outdoor living and remodeling company he runs with his wife, Joanna, in Traverse City, Michigan. With more than twenty years of construction experience and a craftsmanship philosophy rooted in his Amish heritage, Michael personally oversees every project the company builds.

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