Wood deck plans

Bruce Barker, one of the country's leading authorities on building codes, has turned his eye toward one of his favorite subjects: building decks. Although it's one of the most popular DIY building projects, just about every deck built in the past decade (by pros as well as homeowners) falls short of current codes. In BLACK+DECKER Deck Codes & Standards Barker zeroes in on the main areas of concern and shows accurately and precisely how to design and build it right. Given that every year in…

Browse pictures of decks. Explore a wide variety of deck designs and discover new ideas for layouts, material and decor.

Free Standing Deck. For the front of the house. Wonder if I'd still need a permit??? It's not really a porch.

awesome web resource! 100's of free deck plans you can choose from and download at http://www.decks.com/deckplans/, or use their custom deck plans services

This diy article is about how to build a deck step by step. Building a deck is easy if you use the right plans, tools and techniques and follow our instructions.

A detached, ground level deck is the easiest way to add useful space to your backyard.

Sizing deck footings made easy with this comprehensive guide.

Build a Floating Deck: Here is how I built a deck in my backyard. It's a "floating deck," which means it simply rests on blocks at ground level, and is not anchored deeply in the ground. This type of deck can only be made in areas that do not have a deep winter frost. In…

Want to avoid deck decay and enjoy your outdoor space for the rest of your days? If you use these deck building tricks during the initial build, you’ll find yourself with a sturdy backyard oasis for a long, long time.

Le beau temps est de retour… c’est le moment de profiter de votre terrasse en bois ! Mais avez-vous pensé à la nettoyer avant d’installer vos équipements de jardin ?