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The first step is to determine the height of the deck by measuring the distance between your established grade line and the house floor at the doorway. Allow a 2- to 4-inch step-down from the house floor to the deck so water won’t flow into the building. Next, drive a stake to in...
Before we show you the best way to build a deck, it’s important to know the benefits of a DIY deck-building project. The main reason you should consider building your deck is the economic benefit. Hiring a deck building professional is not cheap, and you can pay hundreds or thousands o...
Any competent handyman or do-it-yourselfer should be able to build a basic wood deck with railings. Building a deck is a perfect home improvement project.
Contractor-driven decks tend to be insanely expensive, but the price tag plummets the moment you take on the job yourself. A number of important threads run through do-it-yourself deck building: easy and cheap.
How to Build a Deck in 8 Steps This guide will take you through how to build a deck step by step to create a 120 x 93-inch square platform deck. If you want to add extra space or add-ons such as an outdoor fireplace, stairs or a ramp, you can still follow these steps to get...
Many people choose to build a deck that steps down to a patio. Fine Decks Inc. What do you want your deck to do?Typically, people want a deck that’s multipurpose, with areas for eating, cooking and hanging out. But, as with most things, the sky is the limit. So depending on you...
I like a freestanding deck, and most of the decks I build are freestanding, primarily because I don’t have to do any flashing work up against the house. Also, in most code jurisdictions, the deck footings themselves do not have to go to frost depth. You only need to be 1 foot below...
Building a deck on the cheap generally means not using a treated wood, and then to compensate for this, using a wood preservative instead.