Getting ready to build a deck? Learn about key concepts and necessary tools to frame a deck before laying down the first deck board.
In a year appropriately dubbed “the year of the yard,” it is no surprise people across the country are thinking about building a bigger and better deck that’s worthy of the ultimate staycation. For Extreme-how-to’ers dreaming about constructing a sprawling deck for outdoor dining, enterta...
Where to buy STEP 2 Framing a deck A well-designed deck frame is crucial for a long-lasting deck. To frame a TimberTech deck, plan your inspections, and dig and pour footers based on your area’s frost line and soil type. Attach the ledger board to the house, ensuring waterproofing (...
It is important that thelayout of the deckitself be square and that it be square to the building that anchors it. Even if some portions are free-form or curved, the basic support structure must be square (in the horizontal plane) and plumb (in the vertical plane). The first step is t...
You could even go to local businesses that are renovating and ask for any leftover materials. When you finish your project, make sure to have anyone who donated wood to you over to see the completed project. Step 3 - Plan Before you start grabbing your hammer and nails, layout the ...
Plan Your Deck Be honest with yourself about how you'll be using your deck, now and in the future. Budget is always a concern, and sometimes it's best to start with a smaller deck but plan for a second phase in the future. Having a plan to expand on an existing deck is better th...
When working with angles in CAD, it’s crucial to grasp the concept of a reference line or axis. The reference line serves as the baseline against which other lines or objects are measured. It provides a standard starting point for angle measurement. CAD software typically allows you to selec...
Duplicating the stringer layout for other two stringers Adding support to the deck for attaching the stringers Positioning and aligning the first deck stringer Blocking is being added between stringer locations to reinforce the stringers. Two stringers in place with blocking in between ...
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