Planning Your Deck
Before finalizing construction plans, consider what sort of
deck would best suit you and your home. Do you want it at ground level, elevated
or split-level? What will you use it for? Do you want shade or sunlight? When
you have answered these questions, you can start planning a deck with
pressure treated wood that will give you pleasure for years to come.
After you have chosen a deck design and location, check with
local officials concerning special building codes. A construction permit may be
necessary, but do not apply for one until all planning has been finalized. Be
certain that pressure treated wood is used in all the plans in this book and
that these plans meet your local building codes before ordering treated lumber
and prior to construction.
You don't have to be a master carpenter to design and build a
wood deck. Pressure treated wood and a few basic
tools are all you need.
Tools
