If you’re planning for an on-grade deck, it can likely diminish the size of your client’s yard. A raised deck could be a better option for entertaining friends. If you have a yard with a steep slope, your deck layout may get complicated. The best way to connect your yard and the...
As you design your deck, you'll discover a variety of options for your deck's size and shape, from a simple 6x10 porch to a beautiful 16x20 deck large enough to entertain friends and family. While the possibilities for your deck design are endless, the initial stages of your deck design...
Whether you’re a DIYer or an experienced contractor, find everything you need to know about how to build a deck with guides, how-tos, and tips.
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Inexpensive deck design softwareis now available that will allow you to layout your deck and see exactly what it will look like before you drive in the first nail, as shown in Figure 2a, 2b and 2c. Items that should be considered are: ...
Laying Out the Deck 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)....
Trees can provide you with cool shade on a hot day. The sound of the wind blowing the leaves can make you forget your worries. But only trees aren’t enough to make you enjoy the outdoors better. A proper outdoor deck allows you to gather on the deck and chat with your family. So...
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undisturbed soil. He formed the size of the footing for the deck based on the code I suggested, as well as bringing the piers up to the surface. We have four other footings, which are set around the outside edge of where our wraparound stairs go. These were dug down to the ...