A new deck can do wonder-
~~ ful things for your home’s ap-
pearance and your outdoor
lifestyle. But before you dive
| into the project, take time out
to do some thoughtful plan-
i ning. Your project will go
i quicker in the long run, and
| you'll be happier with the re-
| sults.
i . First, analyze your needs.
i What’s the main purpose of
the deck? Is it for sun worship
or dining al fresco, to dress up
an entry or provide a private
getaway? :
Knowing the deck’s func-
tion is essential to a good plan.
You may find you need several
areas or levels—one for enter-
tainment and outdoor cook-
ing, one for sunning.
While rectangular and
square decks are easiest to
build, the simplest design may
not be the best for you. Multi-
ple levels can add more flair
and function than one large
platform in some situations.
Stake out the deck
Begin by drawing to scale
on graph paper a top and side
view of the house. Include
(pair landscaping, driveways,
dogrs, and location of utility
Tis underground.
Then lay out the deck on pa-
per. Try to design it in incre-
ments of 2 feet since lumber
comes in these even lengths. It
will save you a lot of sawing
and extra expense.
Now go outside with tape
measure and 1x2 stakes and lay
out the deck on the site. De-
termine width, then length and
height by measuring the side
of the house and marking
where you want the top of the
decking.
Tap stakes into the ground
along the house where the
ledger strip will go and at
points somewhat beyond the
exact points where posts will
be placed. Mark the string
with a felt pen exactly at the
posts positions.
Check for square
To check the corners of the
deck for square, use this sim-
ple surveying procedure with
two fixed lines forming a right
angle. This will be your guide
for measurements.
Line #1 is always parallel to
the house or other structure the
deck is built against. If the
deck will be detached, just run
a straight line along one edge
of the proposed site. Line #2
will intersect line #1 (see
drawing).
Take three stakes and a
nylon line and lay out a
triangle. Line #1 should be 8
feet long, parallel to the wall.
Stake the line at points A and
B. Line #2 also connects to
stake A, running to a point 6’
from A. Attach the line to
point C several feet beyond.
Check the distance from
stake C to stake B, the hypote-
nuse of the right triangle.
When its measurement is
exactly 10 feet, your corner
will be square. Double check
Select materials
Your next decision is what
kind of wood to use. We rec-
ommend pressure treat
lumber for all your outdoor
project needs. Why? Several
reasons: low cost, low mainte-
nance, resistance to decay and
at stake A with a carpenter’s
square. Then, using stakes and
string, lay out the entire deck,
repeating the process to check
each corner for square.
If building a detached deck,
you can form line #1 by plac-
ing stakes along a line parallel
to one edge of the deck site.
i With springtime just around
the corner, now is the time to
get backyard equipment in
shape. After the long winter, it
‘would be wise to see how well
lawn and patio furniture
:
1
.
weathered the storm and to
make any necessary repairs.
1 One of the best ways to re-
¢ ir furniture made from wood
ui inetal is with epoxy. How-
{er, up until now, most ep-
oxies have been difficult to
work with and messy to use.
New from the Devcon Corpo-
ration this season is an epoxy
in putty form that makes back-
yard furniture repairs a snap.
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ST TAA LY TRH TOE
The American workweek,
which averages 35.6 hours, is
the shortest in the world, ac-
cording to the International
Labor Organization.
The [LO reports that the
majority of the world’s work-
ers put in more than 40 hours a
week. Egypt has the longest
workweek in the world at 56
hours.
insects, handsome finish qual-
ities, and workability.
A process which forces pre-
servatives deep into the cells
of quality lumber makes G-P
pressure-treated lumber a solid
choice for decking, joints and
beams. And, it’s essential to
use only pressure-treated lum-
ber for posts to resist decay.
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nails to resist stains.
Know the code
Also, don’t forget to check
your local building code be-
fore beginning construction to
he. sure you meet local re-
quirements.
Be sure to follow manufac-
turer’s instructions when
using power tools. And, don’t
forget to wear safety goggles
when using hammer or power
tools.
Find the source
Your local Georgia-Pacif-
ic Registered Dealer can help
you estimate the amount of
lumber you will need for your
plan and give you a copy of
G-P’s booklet, Decks & Out-
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