Category Archives: Deck

Exposed to weather, and usage, your new deck will one day look worn and tired. You will need to maintain it by regularly making sure that the area is clean, as well as stain it to upkeep the luster of … Continue reading →

Steps can be built in a number of different ways depending on aesthetic preference, but most municipalities have specific codes that must be taken into consideration. Some terminology that you may encounter when planning and building your deck stairs are … Continue reading →

There is one final step that many builders take before completing the deck. To protect the wood and extend the life of the deck, you will need to coat the deck with water-repellent sealer. This will prevent rotting due to … Continue reading →

There are several types of railings that you can choose from when building a deck. Just remember that there are certain local codes that you may have to adhere to, and this applies to railings. Check with the local building … Continue reading →

Making sure the outer edge are flushed As you apply the last few deck boards, you will need to make sure that the outer edges of the deck boards are exactly flush with the ends of the joists. After the … Continue reading →

This part is where you will start seeing all your hard work and preparation come to fruition. Before you install the deck boards, make sure you plan and layout the boards properly. Look at each piece and try to put … Continue reading →

You need to layout your joist, by marking layout marks on the ledger and girders that show which joist will be located. Joists are located “on-center” distance, where their centers occur exactly every 16”, 24”, or 32”. The distance between … Continue reading →

Post and Girders You can install the girders in two ways: If the posts and girders are not too long or heavy, you can pre-build the girders/post system, bolt or nail the entire thing together, and then move it as … Continue reading →

Once you’ve installed the ledger, you can now install the outermost joists at the either end of the ledger. The outer joists should cover the exposed end of the ledger. Have someone support the furthest end of the joist in … Continue reading →

A ledger is used when you are attaching a deck to your existing home. This board is bolted to the house, and the deck is hung on it. If a freestanding deck (not attached to the house) is being constructed, … Continue reading →

Materials: • 2 x 6 boards (pressure-treated pine) • 2 x 2 boards (pressure-treated pine) • 2 x 8 boards (pressure-treated pine) • 2 x 12 boards (pressure-treated pine) • 2 x 8 boards (pressure-treated pine) • 4 x 4 … Continue reading →

Deck building can seem to be a complex do-it-yourself project. It is however, well within the scope of most novice builders. It is definitely a demanding job both physically and mentally, but is ultimately very rewarding. Before you start this … Continue reading →

Each A-frame support for the table consists of: 1 piece of 2×6 seat support 1 piece of 2×4 tabletop support 2 pieces of 2×6 legs Assembling the A-frame support 1. The above image shows the side view of one of … Continue reading →

Like entertaining guests at garden parties and barbeques? Having deck tables will be a great addition to provide seating space for your guests. This article deals with the construction of a kid’s table, and you can also make adjustments to … Continue reading →