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Decks

Free Deck Plans

Build PM's Pressure-Treated And Composite Deck
The rectangular main deck measures about 12 ft. wide x 20 ft. long. On the left side, it drops down one step to a 12-ft.-wide octagonal platform perfectly sized to accommodate a dining table and chairs.

Popular Mechanics

Deck basics
Lots of great information to read before starting your deck project.

Black and Decker

How to Build the Best Deck (PDF)
No advanced carpentry skills or sophisticated tools are needed. If you can hammer a nail, saw on a straight line, and read a level, then building a deck should present no major problems.

arch chemicals

Building Your Deck

Once you have determined the basic design of your deck, the next step is to choose your materials....

Ace Hardware

Designing Your Deck

Inside this document you will find information about:

Deck Design Considerations
Planning Your Deck

Ace Hardware

Deck Construction (PDF)

Deck building isn’t difficult. In fact, it’s a perfect project for learning basic construction skills.

CalRedwood

Become a deck-designing expert with Deck Designer!
Deck Designer removes all the guesswork, allowing you to easily create the custom deck you have always wanted! Begin with 70+ sample decks or create your own. See your new 3D deck design on your very own house Print custom shopping lists & plans Deck plans from

Big Hammer Software

Books | How to Build a Deck

Online shopping for Books from a great selection of ; D-I-Y, Home Improvement, How to Build a Deck,...

Amazon