home repair
DECK BUILDING

A deck is a great way to add outdoor living space to your
home. Whether for cookouts or just to relax.
Most
deck building will require you to submit plans to the
local building department for their approval. They may also
require you to obtain a permit.

Plan approval checklist
Overall size of deck
Position of the deck
Location of posts and beams
Spacing of floor joists
Deck board thickness
Deck height above ground
Detailed drawings
Concrete post and footings - soil
Type of wood
Metal connectors and












Decks can be any size or shape, depending on your needs
and space available. You can design your deck around your
terrain and landscape. They can be a wraparound,
multilevel, or elevated
Deck Building
Deck
Rear Second Story Deck
Deck material can be pressure treated wood or made
from a composite material.
Composite Decking
Composite simulated wood decking.
Deck Building How To Videos
Using Deck Repair Tools
Assessment
Create Stringers
Cut Railing
Cut Stair Railing
Design
Floor Planks
Place Stair Railing
Place Stringers
Rail Attachment
Rail Material
Rail Installation
Stair Posts
Steps & Stringers
Supports
Treads & Risers
Wood Disposal
Finish Deck Board
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