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Planning for a Deck by Matt Dillon

A deck addition can be a valuable home investment and a rewarding project. Considering your options and careful planning before cutting your first board will make the process easier, less expensive, and more fun.

Planning a Deck

Once you have decided you can no longer live without a deck in your backyard, your first step is to start the planning process. The planning process is simple, fun, and can be done in a relatively short period of time. Whether you plan on hiring a contractor or building the deck yourself, the planning process will help you determine exactly what you want and what deck features you can use most effectively.

Cosmetic Deck Repair

Fixing a damaged deck can be more involved than what might initially meet the eye. Water and sun are a deck's natural enemies, and the occurrence of rot in one area often means problems elsewhere.

Deck 2: Deck Structural Design

Now that you have the conceptual design for your deck, and you plan on doing this on your own, it is time to develop the structural elements and material specifications. No matter if you complete the project yourself or hire a contractor, this exercise will help you to get an understanding of the details of your deck.

Building A Deck

A deck is one of the most basic structures in home construction, and most do-it-yourselfers have the skills to build one.  In this sequence of pages, you'll read about the main steps in building a deck, and you'll see many graphics illustrating key points in the process.

Building Closed-Riser Porch Steps

This stair has the details that make it suitable for your front entry deck or porch - more formal and stronger closed-risers that are mitered with the stringers, invisible attachment to the porch, and skirting below the stringers.