How to Build a Deck
This deck building guide will take you through the entire deck building process from checking your material list, to pouring footings, substructure, decking, railings, and more.
Follow through the guide as you come to each step of your build for great tips and techniques.
We are in the process of rewriting this guide to make it up to date and more complete with lots of great deck building information so check back often to see what's new.
Tutorials
- 1. Before You Begin
- 2. Deck Layout
- 3. Post Holes
- 4. Deck Ledgers
- 5. Deck Beams
- 6. Deck Joists
- 7. Blocking
- 8. Cut Corners
- 9. Rim Joists
- 10. Level Changes
- 11. High Decks
- 12. Custom Framing
- 13. Hidden Fasteners
- 14. Joist Cap
- 15. Decking
- 16. Railings
- 17. Skirts
- 18. Stairs
- 19. Deck Trim
- 20. Benches
- 21. Planter Boxes
- 22. Privacy Screens
- 23. Outdoor Lighting
- 24. Curved Decks
- 25. Hot Tubs
- 26. Pool Decks