How to build a deck
How to build a deck? By the time you search the internet for how to build information, you have probably already decided that you want a deck, and you probably have a good idea of where you would like to build it. This site is a great resource for general deck construction, deck railing designs, and other important deck ideas.
Please read through the 10 x 10 deck example, provided on myCarpentry.com. This seven step process walks you through the design, framing, footing, decking, railing, stair, and stair railing phases of deck building. It will provide you with the valuable information you need before you build your own deck.
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Building a deck can be very simple to relatively complex, depending on the size, shape and number of levels involved. A simple rectangular deck, where the surface is below 16 inches above the ground, would be an example of a simple inexpensive deck that you could probably build in a day or two. If you add height to it, where railing and stairs are required, you will need to research deck railing designs and stair building.
Deck building (the myCarpentry way) starts with the deck frame, not the foundation. First, you assemble the frame supported by temporary uprights. This is done so that you can shift the frame, once you have assembled it, to make sure that it is square and level. This is a very important step before you start decking, cutting, and attaching the posts.
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