Step by Step Guide to Building a

When building on a slope, there are many factors to consider. Using your design plans, stake out the edges of your deck first.

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Start With a Good Plan

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Gathering Your Tools

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Building Your Frame on the Level

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Now that your deck is complete, it’s time to schedule that backyard party and enjoy the fruits of your hard work.

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Step by Step Guide to Building a

DECK

On a Slope

When building on a slope, there are many factors to consider. Using your design plans, stake out the edges of your deck first.

Then gather your tools and materials, and you’re ready to build a deck.

Start With a Good Plan

These will generally be generic, plain drawings, with materials lists, instructions, and some pointers on building your deck.

Gathering Your Tools

You don’t need all the latest tool inventions. Manual tools will get the job done just as well.

Building Your Frame on the Level

Larger decks will require additional beams and diagonal bracing for stabilization.

Now that your deck is complete, it’s time to schedule that backyard party and enjoy the fruits of your hard work.

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