Deck building

For a sturdy, long-lasting deck, size the joists correctly for the anticipated load and space them accordingly.

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An elevated deck (also called a raised deck) offers a great outdoor extension of your indoor living space. While it's not a job for beginners, adding a deck is a good DIY project with the right planning, skills, and equipment. We'll walk...

A ground-level deck can be built from 2×6 if the span is less than 9’0″ (2.73m), using ground contact treated lumber. Under a 2×6 deck, the ground will need to be covered to prevent weed growth through the decking on such a low deck. The decking needs to be designed for ground contact or sufficiently raised off the ground to prevent rot.

Building a deck on your own will take time and planning, but can save you money in the end. We partnered with Evision Decking to bring you along on our process of building a deck on a budget! We had never built a deck before and decided to research the process and materials to use,

Techniques for deck building, framing a deck, building stairs and railings and adding deck trim.

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Field tips and tricks to help you build a better deck.

Avoid these common problems, and build a longer-lasting, safer deck.

Leaning against a deck railing exerts a large force at the bottom of the railing posts. To build a safe railing, follow these guidelines based on the latest building codes and best building practices.

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Deck Plans

If you've been following along then you probably noticed that Jamie and I purchased a house to flip a while back. Well, it needed a lot of help and while it was an okay size house, it did lack some extra entertaining area that we thought would be nice. After a little brainstorming we decided that an easy way to do that was to replace the windows in the dining room with a door wall that would lead onto a deck. In this post I detail the steps I took to build this deck. Come follow along.

How to plan and lay out a DIY floating deck. Includes my initial plan, accounting for a sloping yard, deck blocks, foundation options, ground contact lumber info, and more.

A detached, ground level deck is the easiest way to add useful space to your backyard.

Decks are quite often the first project many beginning do-it-yourselfers tackle, but it’s important to understand the basics of deck construction. Decks are built in specific steps. By taking those steps one-at-a-time, building a deck can be fun and easy. Learn more and get the best DIY home improvement tips at extremehowto.com

Looking for the best plans on how to build a deck step by step with pictures? You've found them! I'm just a guy like you; I didn't have $$ to pay a professional, but we really wanted a deck. So in just a few days, we built a great deck that will last for years. Just follow these simple steps, but don't forget to . . .

Avoid headaches, save time and build a rock-solid deck.

Basic DIY skills are important for every homeowner,’ says Jake Tyson. ‘It’s a way to spread those hard earned dollars, allowing small renovations to go further than expected.’ Jake and Shannon joined forces and completed the build in a day. As resident handyman on Network Ten’s The CircleJake helped his mate Shannan Ponton knock […]