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Deck Design – Post Hole Layout
This article is Part 4 of the deck design and building series. It explains laying out post hole locations and the ledger board: the same methods used by deck contractors.
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lumber sizing and spacing
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3-4-5 squaring method
Deck Design and Framing Concepts
Part 2 of the deck building series, Deck Design and Framing Concepts focuses on deck construction, using pressure treated wood, and framing the deck understructure.
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deck design and framing concepts
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pressure-treated lumber
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quikrete fast setting concrete mix
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building a shed
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precast concrete pier blocks
Deck Design Fundamentals
Building a backyard deck is an easy DIY project when the right planning goes into it. Design the deck, research building codes and zoning, and sketch the deck design.
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deck design fundamentals
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building permits and inspections
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underground utilities
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incorporate a hot tub
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neighborhood associations
Types of Decks
Should you use pressure-treated, cedar, or exotic wood for your deck? Plastic or composite? Here are the pros and cons of the different options
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cedar
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deck boards
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exotic lumber
Deck Building – Beams and Joists
Next in importance after deck design is the understructure - posts, beams, joists, and ledger boards. Learn how to build a sturdy one. No need to hire a contractor!
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digging post holes
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beam in post cap
Deck Building – Setting the Posts
The fifth in a series of deck building articles covers installing the ledger board, digging footings, setting the posts in fast setting concrete and leveling.
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sturdy footing posts
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deck design fundamentals
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lumber sizing and spacing
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install the ledger board
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fast setting concrete mix
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