How to Build a Deck with 1. Pics, Diagrams, Pro Tips, Helpful Links. May 2. 5, 2. 01. 6. I was on site as he and his crew built this deck, taking pictures of the progress, documenting the work and discovering tips and tricks. Im convinced that theres no better way to learn how to tackle home improvement projects than following a licensed contractor through a build. I/81luvQZt8yL._SY445_.jpg' alt='The Closer Series Dvd' title='The Closer Series Dvd' />If you enjoy this article, check out our other Project Guides. To stay current on all our Pro Follows, subscribe via RSS or email. If you live in the greater Baltimore area and are considering adding a deck to your home or any other sort of home improvements, I suggest you give Steve a call. Showtime Full Beethoven`S Christmas Adventure Online Free. This article is a great example of the high quality and professionalism that Steve and his crew bring to every job. For more examples, check out our articles on building a shed or how to hang drywall. How to Build a Freestanding, Composite Deck. The same homeowners that had Steves crew build a custom shed have contracted him again to construct a new, composite deck on the back of their home. They went with Trex brand composite materials for the build, because Trex is virtually maintenance free, meaning the homeowners wont ever need to seal, brighten or strip the decking boards. The Plan. Heres Steve to give you a short introduction to this project. Video Summary Steve describes a plan to build a new, 1. Itll have two rows of buried posts, Trex composite decking, Trex trim boards and a white vinyl rail system. Step 1 Plan, Dig and Pour the Footers. The Closer Reynolds Not Returning for Major Crimes SpinOff. How to Build a Deck with 120 Pics, Diagrams, ProTips, Helpful Links May 25, 2016Determining the location of the deck was easy. It was more difficult to determine how many footers were required and where they were going to be located. This video shares some details about footer and ledger board requirements. Video Summary How the deck attaches to the house is one of the factors that determines the required number of deck posts and footers. Other considerations include the size and shape of your deck, how much weight it will hold, and the size of the beams. This deck is rectangular in shape, and the homeowners arent planning on adding a hot tub or other heavy objects. Since Steves crew couldnt through bolt the ledger board, theyve installed two rows of posts, creating a free standing deck. The first row of posts was placed 3. Posts are spaced no more than 8. Heres a sketch of the deck and posts. After Steve determined the footer locations, the crew ran several string guides and started digging. This was no small task because they decided to cut through the brick patio and underlying concrete before learning it was 5 12. In areas such as northern Minnesota, footers need to be at least 6. Steves crew dug each hole about 2. Before continuing, all the footers needed to pass inspection. In this jurisdiction, this was the only required interim inspection, and the checklist includes there are a sufficient number of footers to properly support the deckthe footers are spaced appropriatelythe footers are dug to the proper depth 3. Call the North America One Call Referral Service 1 8. Its free and required by law. The inspection went smoothly, and Steves crew started pouring the footers. They installed a 2 x 1. Steve and his crew temporarily secured it in place using a powder charge nailer. Heres a quick demonstration Video Summary In the video, Steve shares how driving temporary anchors makes it easier to install the ledger board. For this brick and masonry house, you have to use concrete fasteners, and a powder charge gun actually uses a. Its important to pre drill a hole so you dont split the board which also enables the nail to go further. Thats how they temporarily set their ledger board. Next, the crew marked the locations of their joists. Often youll see joists spaced at 2. Steves crew marked their joists at 1. Predetermining the joist locations ensured that none of the concrete anchors will create an obstruction, and it allowed them to place an anchor in every bay between each joist. The crew used concrete anchors called Red Heads to secure the ledger board. The concrete anchors needed to be staggered and, for the upper row, driven into the mortar between bricks. For each Red Head, the guys pre drilled a hole, used a hammer to drive them in place, and a socket wrench to tighten them down. Step 3 Install Deck Posts and Beams. The crew used pressure treated 6 x 6. These were rated for ground contact, which, as you might expect, means they can be buried directly in the ground. Pro Tip Pressure treated lumber is infused with chemical and rated by the amount per cubic foot of wood. Ground contact lumber has. Pro Tip The size of posts required for a deck installation depends on the span being supported by the post, as well as the height of the deck. Steves crew prefers 6 x 6. In certain very tall installations, cross members may be required between the posts for added support and to prevent racking. The challenges with installing deck posts include keeping each post square with the housesquare with all other poststhe right distance from the housenotched at the proper height to support the beams and joists, ensuring an adequate slope away from the house. The crew moved the first post into place and marked a line indicating the very top of the post which was even with the support beam. The reference point on the ledger board was the bottom of the floor joists. Using a circular saw, they cut the post to the proper height, based on the previous measurement. Using a reciprocating saw, the crew cut a notch for the support beam so that the top of the post was flush with the support beam. The support beams consisted of two, 2 x 1. The method we describe here is better, because when the two boards are touching, they act as a single unit. Furthermore, separating the 2x material requires additional blocking in between the joists to support bolting, and therefore, longer bolts. With the post cut to the appropriate dimensions, the crew moved it into place, and secured it with temporary boards. This was a tedious activity that required several pairs of hands and repeated measurements, but it was extremely important for the finished product. The crew repeated the process for the middle post, and, after it was in place, added one of the 2 x 1. This allowed them to double check level and distance from the house across the entire gap, and make adjustments as needed to each post. Again, the level was aligned just like a floor joist so that the top of the floor joist sat flush with the top of the ledger. This process continued for all five posts in the first row along the house. The middle post was where two support beams butted against each other. Watch Town Creek HD 1080P there. The transition was accomplished by equally dividing the space in the notch between the two beams. In this picture, you can see all the temporary boards that kept the posts and support beam in place. Once the crew was satisfied with the entire row, they back filled the dirt and tamped it down, taking care not to move the post. Any movement required additional measurements to ensure nothing moved out of square with the house or the other posts, and that the post was still at the proper height. The second row of posts went in much the same fashion except for one thing. Since the crew had the ledger and first row finished, they added a few joists and ran a string guide to make it easier to setup the rest of the posts. Its also important to note that they established a 38. The importance of re checking square measurements cannot be overstated in a deck build. If components start out of square, it will be hard to make the deck look good at the end. Pro Tip Joists should always be placed crown up in an installation. All joists must be oriented identically in this manner to ensure the deck wont have waves between the joists. Sleeping With Other People Online Putlocker. In our tutorial on How to Build a Shed, we provide a video on checking and marking dimension lumber to identify the crown. Call The Midwife Series 6. However, the social revolution in the outside world is mirrored by change and challenge much closer to home. 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