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Outdoor Living

Outdoor living spaces for Portland homes

Decks, patios, pergolas, and outdoor kitchens designed for Pacific Northwest weather and year-round gatherings. With the right cover, ventilation, and drainage, a Portland outdoor space works nine months a year, not three.

Construction Management & Design has been building Portland outdoor rooms since 1996. CCB licensed (CCB #112648, verifiable at oregon.gov/ccb), bonded, and insured.

Since 1996 Trusted in Portland
CCB #112648 Oregon licensed
9 months Useable year, with cover
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Custom deck build by CM&D
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PNW Weather Strategy

Portland outdoor weeks are longer than you think

With the right cover, ventilation, and drainage, a Portland outdoor living space works nine months a year, not three.

CM&D designs and builds covered patios, pergolas, decks, outdoor kitchens, and fireplaces that shrug off PNW rain. We plan roof pitches, gutter paths, and heat sources so your family actually uses the space when it is grey outside, not just on peak sun days.

Built for grey days, not just sunny ones. Cover, drainage, and a heat source are what separate an outdoor room you actually use from a deck that sits empty eight months of the year.

Seasonal Planning

When to call us for an outdoor build

Outdoor projects are seasonal in Portland. Talk to us early so we can lock in your build window before the summer rush.

01
Design & permit Jan – Mar

Drawings, permits, and material orders happen during the rainy months so we are ready to build as weather clears.

02
Foundation & frame Apr – Jun

Footings, framing, roof, and structural work. This is when most outdoor builds start on site.

03
Finish & landscape Jul – Sep

Decking, tile, outdoor kitchens, lighting, and landscaping finish in the dry summer months.

04
Use & maintain Oct – Dec

You use the space. We schedule spring touch-ups, stain refresh, and seasonal maintenance if requested.

Get Started

Ready to start your outdoor build

Call (503) 655-2198 or email miles@cmdesigns.net to set up a walkthrough. Bring photos of decks, patios, or outdoor kitchens you have saved, and a rough budget if you have one. Miles will look at the yard, ask the questions that matter, and follow up with a clear next step.

CCB #112648. Licensed, bonded, insured. Serving Portland, Beaverton, Lake Oswego, Milwaukie, West Linn, Tigard, Gresham, Oregon City, and surrounding metro communities.

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Licensed CCB #112648 Serving Portland since 1996 Family owned, Portland local