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Build On Dirt?
When you build a deck that is on ground level, you need to build up the ground with dirt so that it has a space for water to drain. You don't want to make a deck flat on the ground or the air won't circulate through the boards of the deck and you may stay warm in the summer while you are sitting on your deck.
Does the front deck wheels on a badboy mower need to ride the top of the ground?
Most often deck wheels ride 1/4 - 1/2" above the ground and lift the deck to try to prevent scalping.
Build A Deck Frame First?
When you are building a wood deck on ground, you need to build a frame first. This will lift the deck boards themselves up off of the ground. This helps to allow air to move under them so that moisture does not build up. It also allows runoff from rain or snow to move under the deck without becoming trapped. The frame provides support, and it can also make the deck itself last longer.
How and what I need to built a covered deck?
To build a covered deck, you would first need a deck plan to use. Then you would need to go to a home improvement store and purchase the lumber and supplies to build the deck.
How do you build your own above ground pool without a kit?
In order for a person to build their own above ground pool without a kit, they need to make the ground level. They may also want to put gravel underneath the foundation for the pool.
Can I build my own deck if I am not a contractor?
I want to build a deck on the back of my home. Is this hard to do if you are not a contractor and what types of tools do I need?
What safety precautions do I take when building an above ground pool deck?
You need to have a stable foundation and also fencing. Your city department will give you all the plans you need for this.
How many cards do you need to build a deck?
Your deck needs to have at least 40 cards.
You Just Want To Build A Simple Deck?
When you type in "deck design plans," your search results will include deck plans for in-ground pools. This is not a trick or an example of poor categorization on the part of the webmaster. In the world of landscape design phraseology, a "deck" refers to a raised platform-like structure that is attached to a house or a pool. The term "decking" refers to the stone or masonry that surrounds an in-ground pool. Since all deck design plans include a list of materials required to build the deck, that list often includes decking. It does not make any difference whether you plan to build a deck off your house or pool, your search will invariably return web pages that talk about in-ground pools.
Are there certain treatments that need to be done to the wood to protect it when you build a deck on the ground?
To make your deck last through the elements, you are best off purchasing pressure-treated wood which is designed to withstand weather, insects, and rot.
What kind of fasteners do you need for a deck?
You need deck screws to build a deck.It really takes a powerful drill to drive them too.
Is building a 2nd story deck something you can learn to do without the help of professionals?
Technically you don't need a professional to build a deck on your house. You need a building permit and you need to feel safe with what you are doing. In order to build a deck, you need to be handy with tools. I suggest you get professional help.
