It may perhaps sound complicated with the number of equipments required. However, it is quite easy to build your own floor deck and with the help of this DIY guide, you will be able to save a significant amount of money.
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First of all, you will need some basic equipment such as a hammer, a drill and a measuring tape. You will also need some screws and galvanized bolts, along with posts, joists and braces. This will help you hold the structure together. You will also need gravel, stain paint, thinner and a few bags of concrete.
- With the advent of technology, there are several home design software packages available. There will be choices to help you with the equipments, materials, costs, designs as well as the local building codes. Once you come up with the right design, you can then consider the materials to be used.
- Cedar, pine or redwoods are great options to begin with. However, there are a lot of composite materials in the market. These materials appear like wood and have the same feel. Composite materials may perhaps seem expensive in the beginning; however they surely add a lot of charm to your deck. Besides, they hardly go out of shape while constructing, therefore you won’t need to stain them like wood.
- Foundation is certainly the base of a long lasting deck. If you are unsure about making vertical anchors or pouring concrete, you can always seek professional help at this stage of construction.
- Check the building codes to ensure that you have the right pier spacing. All decks have leather boards that support the main beam of the deck. Cover all screw holes in order to prevent the moisture. It would be suggestive to use bolts and screws instead of nails. All kinds of nails would eventually rust and stain would stick to them.