
The Best Decking Materials for Chattanooga’s Climate [2026 Guide]
For most Chattanooga homeowners, composite decking is the most reliable long-term choice for this climate, with pressure-treated pine sitting comfortably behind it as the value
Owner, ProDeck Builders Chattanooga | Chattanooga, TN
Hi, I’m Jose Martinez, owner of ProDeck Builders Chattanooga, part of the ProDeck Outdoor Living family. I’ve been a carpenter my whole life, but early on I worked in environments where the culture was toxic and clients were an afterthought.
So in 2020, I built something better.
ProDeck exists because Chattanooga homeowners deserve a contractor they can actually trust. Straight answers, no runaround, and a crew that genuinely cares. Every person on this team feels the same way.
Our motto is “Building spaces for moments that matter.” The deck where your kids play on summer evenings. The covered patio where you host game nights. The sunroom that turns a rainy afternoon into your favorite spot in the house.
That’s why we show up every day.
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Before founding ProDeck Builders Chattanooga, Jose spent his entire career as a hands-on carpenter. That foundation of real craftsmanship shapes how every project is planned, communicated, and built from the ground up.
Incredible group to work with. They were quick and exceeded all of our expectations!
We had a tricky space to deal with and their team came up with the perfect design. Highly recommended.
Jose Martinez is about as professional as you can get.
I highly recommend this guy and his crew.
Jose was very easy to work with.
Quick to to respond, knowledgeable, and professional, all the things you look for in a contractor.
Will be using him in the future for sure.

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