Pre-Planning
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Building or Refurbishing A Deck
Building or RebuildingMaybe you're deckless, or you have one that's unusable. What will it take to get a safe, attractive, and functional deck built or rebuilt?
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Cost
Ballpark PricingLooking for some rough prices? Check out a few example material packages for various sizes and designs to get an idea or what you can afford.
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Deck Construction
Deck Building 101Having some background deck building knowledge is helpful for understanding what you'll need to purchase.
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Preparation
Read MoreBasic information, home details, and photos you'll want to collect so we can effectively work out your materials list.
Design and Plan
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Lifestyle Needs
Practical Deck DesignWhat do you want your deck to be? A space for a nice dinner, sunbathing, firepit, or all the above?
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How Materials Affect Design
Material CapabilitiesUse LVLs to eliminate posts, skip the footing holes with Diamond Piers, stabilize with subtreads and midspan blocking and more.
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Visual Style
Visual Styles and AestheticHow to choose decking, fascia, and railing that beautifully matches your home.
Estimating and Permitting
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From Design To Blueprint
Estimating MaterialsOnce you know your deck layout and are working through your framing layout, you'll need to outline every part that'll be needed so your material list can be put together.
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We're Here To Help
Working With UsWhether you're feeling overwhelmed or fairly confident, you can always call or come in to our showroom to get questions answered or your estimate completed.
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Permit Plans
Permit Plans For DecksMany decks need a permit to build, make sure you can get your city's permitting office what they need to approve your deck.
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Material Compatibility
Read MoreFascia screws should not be used with decking, and composite screws should not be used with PVC. Make sure you know what works with your product selection.
Installing
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Familiarize Yourself With Installation
Install GuidesEvery deck product has its own nuances to its installation, do a little more reading to make sure it is built right and under warranty.
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Make Your Deck Build Easier
Tips and TricksPointers on how to be safe and produce quality work with the right tools and techniques.
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Build Faster and More Effectively
Tools For Building EfficientlyMaybe you want to build your gigantic deck faster, or want to build decks every day and get paid for it.
