How To Build A Patio Deck With Wood
Raw materials can cost anywhere from 15 to 45 per square foot.
How to build a patio deck with wood. This will allow you to concentrate on building the deck rather than running to get the next load of materials. So I set about learning how to build a deck step by step and took pictures during the process. Plastic decks should be washed and any warping or twisting boards should be repaired immediately.
Timber deck boards require a 5 to 8mm expansion gap along the length of the deck boards and a 3mm gap along the ends of the deck boards. Having attached all the joists finish up the deck by installing the decking material. They dont need to be level with each other but should be level with the.
DIY Guide on how How to build a wood deck and then tile it with stone pavers or porcelain. A professionally built deck of 300 square feet with two benches stairs and a railing will cost more than 14000 on average across the United States. The framing is 40 pressure-treated wood and the decking is cedar.
The upside is that a wood deck is seen as a great investment in your property providing a return on investment up to 75 if you sell your home. Use a dotted line to represent the outer perimeter of your deck in your sketch. Your deck will be easier to build if you choose a relatively flat spot in your yard since sloped or uneven ground will mean a lot of digging and excavating.
Lowes Sponsored this video where I show how easy it can be to build a deck. Draw out your plan in detail or modify ours and make a list of your lumber and other materials. Start by determining the number of posts you need and the post spacing.
Instead your deck will consist of rim joists that make up the decks perimeter to be filled in with joists that will support the decking. A wooden deck is not inexpensive to build especially if you choose a premium material like cedar or composite decking. Well walk you through each step from planning.