Articles related to "Deck Design"
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.
deck design • deck design • post hole layout • lumber sizing and spacing • framing concepts • 3-4-5 squaring method
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.
deck design • deck design • post hole layout • lumber sizing and spacing • framing concepts • 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.
deck design • deck design and framing concepts • pressure-treated lumber • quikrete fast setting concrete mix • building a shed • precast concrete pier blocks
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.
deck design • deck design and framing concepts • pressure-treated lumber • quikrete fast setting concrete mix • building a shed • 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.
deck design • deck design fundamentals • building permits and inspections • underground utilities • incorporate a hot tub • neighborhood associations
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.
deck design • deck design fundamentals • building permits and inspections • underground utilities • incorporate a hot tub • 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
deck design • deck design • pressure-treated • cedar • deck boards • exotic lumber
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
deck design • deck design • pressure-treated • cedar • deck boards • 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!
deck design • deck design and building • lumber sizing and spacing • digging post holes • 3-4-5 squaring method • beam in post cap
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!
deck design • deck design and building • lumber sizing and spacing • digging post holes • 3-4-5 squaring method • 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.
deck design • sturdy footing posts • deck design fundamentals • lumber sizing and spacing • install the ledger board • fast setting concrete mix
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.
deck design • sturdy footing posts • deck design fundamentals • lumber sizing and spacing • install the ledger board • fast setting concrete mix