By: The Saratoga
Deck & Pool Company
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Table of Contents
| 1 | Layout & Footings | Using the 3/4/5 Triangle - Using the Deck Frame for Layout - Digging Post Holes - Pier Blocks - Adjustable Post Bases - Embedded Post Anchors - J- Bolts |
| 2 | Installing a Ledger | The House Frame - Transfer Floor Height - Drilling the Ledger - Marking the Wall for Drilling - Fastening the Ledger with Lag Screws - Spacing the Ledger: Washer Method - Flashing the Ledger - Fastening the Ledger to a Masonary Wall - Drilling Masonary - Expansion Bolts |
| 3 | Setting Posts & Beams | Nailing to a Precast Post Base - Plumbing and Bracing Posts - Marking Post Heights with a Level - Measuring Posts with a Water Level - Cutting the Posts - Handy Jig for Cutting Posts - Post Caps - Sandwich Beams |
| 4 | Installing Joists | Squaring the Frame - Framing Anchors - Joist Layout - Joist Hangers - Installing Joist Hangers - Blocking - Hanging Joist - Crowning Joists - Fastening Joists to a Beam - Doubled Joists |
| 5 | Installing Decking | Fastening Deck Boards - Nails, Screws or Clips? - Which Side Up? - Spacing Deck Boards - Straightening Curved Decking - Preventing Split Ends - Scribing - Notching - Marking a Straight Edge - Flush Sawing |
| 6 | Building Railings | Installing Rail Posts - Measuring a Stair Post - Calculating Horizontal Rail Spacing - Baluster Spacing - Marking a Railing Miter - Safe Handrails |
| 7 | Building Stairs | Stair Types - Cleated Stringers - Measuring Stair Rise - Calculating Rise And Run - Laying Out Rise & Run - Cutting Stringers - Attaching Stringers |
| 8 | Finishing Your Deck | Sanding - Sealing - Applying Stains - Bleaching Wood - Finishing Touches |