Diagram of a deck. Main posts to which the deck attaches. How to build a deck with 120 pics diagrams pro tips helpful links may 25 2016 by ethan tweet. Draw a plan for your deck draw your deck to scale on graph paper typically 14 to the foot. Parts of a deck diagram.
Before diving into building codes obtaining a building permit plat maps easements and so on it makes sense to take a minute to define the basic parts of a deck. This notes the top of the posts. Youll need at least a site plan a plan view and one or two elevations. I was on site as he and his crew built this deck taking pictures of the progress documenting.
This is a super helpful diagram if youre planning on building a deck or designing a deck. List of the various parts deck foundation. Parts of a deck. The deck should be below the door threshold to keep water out of the house.
In so doing you can brush up on your deck building vocabulary and also get a brief exposure to some of the considerations related to deck framing. Whenever the deck is attached to the house a. Mark the width of the deck on the house as well to help you position the frame later.