I think I might be over-engineering this but I live in CT and I'm also worried about snow weight. Adding a 8x10 deck attached to existing deck, 2x10's Read MoreIt's time to start making your memories. How-To Plans Software Build a deck Design Materials Building Code Footings & Found...
Installing a Garden Arbor on a Deck My sister didn’t have a place for it after the wedding, so the garden arbor came to live on our deck: We attached it using brackets like this: This is where it stayed until recently when we changed things up and added a different style of deck ...
2x6 lumber pieces (the number depends on the length of the beam; four pieces are recommended for spans up to 16 feet) A box of 2.5-inch deck screws, preferably with a Torx bit for easier driving Structural fasteners, like headlock screws, for attaching the brackets and legs Step 2: Con...
Pergolas, gazebos and awnings can be expensive to build and install. A triangular sun shade costs a lot less and can be installed in less than a weekend. ReplayVideo We're sorry, there seems to be an issue playing this video. Please refresh the page or try again in a moment.If you ...
However, I didn’t want to buy new materials for it. So a plan was made using existing extra deck wood that we already had laying around. Sometimes the best ideas come from using what you already have. We were able to make our daybed without spending any money, by using what we alrea...
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Why Build a DIY Chicken Run? Building a DIY chicken run offers numerous benefits, not only for your chickens but for you as well. Let's dive into the reasons why it's a great project to undertake: Safety: First and foremost, a chicken run provides a secure space that protects your chi...
In my area, wheredecksare sometimes relatively small, I often use fascia-mounted posts to gain a little extra useful deck square footage, lag- or through-bolting the posts to the framing with 3/8- or 1/2-inch-diameter stainless steel bolts. At a minimum, the fascia must consist of doub...
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. ...
Thanks for your response. I am concerned that the Trex deck is going to be mutilated if the boards are to be taken up to allow the flashing to be done properly. I still have some of the screws that were used to build the deck and they are 3 3/4 in. ...