Deck building step by step

Not sure what to look out for when building a deck? I documented all the steps in our DIY deck journey, what to expect and mistakes to avoid.

<p>Watch as This Old House general contractor Tom Silva demonstrates how to build a professional-looking on-grade deck.</p>

This diy article is about how to build a deck step by step. Building a deck is easy if you use the right plans, tools and techniques and follow our instructions.

If you've been following along then you probably noticed that Jamie and I purchased a house to flip a while back. Well, it needed a lot of help and while it was an okay size house, it did lack some extra entertaining area that we thought would be nice. After a little brainstorming we decided that an easy way to do that was to replace the windows in the dining room with a door wall that would lead onto a deck. In this post I detail the steps I took to build this deck. Come follow along.

How to build a beautiful deck that lasts - our top pro tips with step by step guide and photos! 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝗵𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲: https://www.ecohome.net/guides/2224/tips-for-building-a-deck-10-tips-to-make-your-deck-last-longer/ #decking #deckbuilding #decks #ecohome

The smaller the deck joists, the lower the deck can be to the ground. Also, the smaller the joists, the less the deck will cost. Which raises the question, can 2x6 be used for deck joists? Or are 2x6s to small for deck joists? You can use 2x6 as deck joists if the deck is

Avoid headaches, save time and build a rock-solid deck.

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