Deck foundation

When it comes to building a deck, homeowners must decide between using pier blocks or concrete footings. Pier blocks are easy to install and ideal for smaller decks built at or near ground level, while concrete footings require more labour but provide greater strength and stability for your deck. Consequently, the choice of which one

Detailed woodworking project about deck plans free. Building a small free standing deck is a project that will liven up the look of your garden.

Tips for forming deck piers, mixing concrete, and adding hardware for a grade-level deck.

All aspects of deck footings and foundations discussed. How to build cement frost footings, and see other floating deck foundation options to best match your project. Detailed illustrations and articles.

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

Deck footings are the most important part of a deck, for they support the entire deck. If a joist fails, its bad but can be repaired. A deck footing failing, and your entire deck will need to be rebuilt. Getting the deck footing right is essential to enjoying your deck for years to come. What

Every homeowner dreams of transforming their yard into the perfect outdoor oasis, and building a deck is atop item on that list. To many, this seems like a complicated project, and rightfully so, but a ground level deck eliminates some of the hard work since you don't need stairs or safety railings. So how exactly

Welcome to part 2 of “How To Build A Deck Using TuffBlocks: A 10 Step How-To-Guide”. In this blog we will cover the final steps involved with our deck build: Step 6 - Laying Down The Joists Step 7 - Bracing Overhang Step 8 - Joist Protection Step 9 - Laying Down The Decking Boards Step 10 - Trim The Decking Boards If you missed Part 1, check it out here. We also touch on our additional accessories: the steps and our lovely garden. As a quick recap, part 1 saw the team run you through site…

The latest building codes require decks supported by a house to be built with a “positive attachment” to resist lateral loads

How to build a raised deck for beginners with no prior experience. Step-by-step guide on how to build a composite deck.