When building a new deck you will need to select substructure materials. Consider if and how your deck will be attached to your house and the footer depth and requirements for your area and soil (for instance, northern climates require deeper footers due to the frost line). Poured concrete ...
According to an old saying, every man must build a house, plant a tree and raise a son…. and build a deck 😉 I’ve planted a lot of trees, I have a son,I built a shed(it can count as a house), now it’s time to learn how to build a deck. I didn’t just want any ...
14’ x 20’ Deck Decks that measure 14’ x 20’ or 280 sq.ft. in size cost$4,200 to $15,400. These decks have varying levels or wrap around the side of the house. At this size, it is common to have at least part of the deck covered or roofed for shade, such as in eating...
However, if you would like to create a professional deck design, you can nowdesign your deck in 3D either with your own software or online. This allows you to play with design variations and actually see the finished deck in three dimensions. It will also allow you to place the house, ...
ll know why building a tree deck is a good idea. Many appraisers will say that big trees make a house worth more. Your friends and neighbors will be jealous of your new deck with big trees that stick straight up into the sky. They may have to put up shade sails to stay cool on ...
Pictorial: How to Build a Deck Let's begin with the first step: Attach the Ledger Board The ledger provides strength for the deck; it attaches the structure to the house and supports one end of the joists. So the first step is attaching the ledger board to the home. ...
Freestanding decks, also known as floating or ground-level decks, sit closer to the ground than attached decks. This type of deck can be built adjacent to your house or anywhere else in your yard. Renovate to live, Sweeten tothrive!
For an attached deck, height will primarily be determined by location of the home's access door. A freestanding deck, however (one that doesn't attach to the house), doesn't face this limitation. Multi level decks can be used to solve the problem of an oddly-sloped yard, or simply bec...
If you want to add definition, structure, or shade to a deck, patio, or yard, a pergola is a great way to do so. Pergolas have become increasingly popular over the last several years. New designs and materials make them more affordable and adaptable to a greater range of homes and arc...
ledger attached to the rim joist of a house. Instead, a pair of beams rest on supports called sill plates to create a frame for the deck. Once you have your beams in place, everything above them — joists, deck boards, balusters and handrails — is the same as for any other deck....