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Keeping the more attractive redwood side out, they fit the four perimeter boards onto anchor plates set on the caissons (figure L). Later, these anchors help permanently tie the deck down. With the main boards in place, they secure them together by nailing on corner brackets (figure M).
With the perimeter complete, the group finishes out the frame by installing treated joists. After installing steel joist hangers at 16-inch intervals, they set in the joists and nail them in (figure N).Having attached all the joists, the group finishes up the deck by installing the decking material. Opting for attractive, low-maintenance composite, they spend $2,700, a good chunk of their budget. To begin installation, Adam gets the group started by squaring up the first piece of composite to the deck and attaching it to the underlying joists with composite decking screws (figure O). The group continues screwing down the decking making sure to allow for a 1/4" gap between each plank. As they attach several rows, they also stagger the cut seams for structural and aesthetic value (figure P). To complete the deck, Adam permanently fastens the wood portions to the caissons by bolting down the anchor brackets and driving in nails through the perimeter (figure Q).
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DIY Decks
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RESOURCES :
Maverick Home Remodeling, Inc.
Website: www.maverickhomeremodeling.com
TimberTech
Website: www.timbertech.com
The Deck Superstore
Website: www.thedecksuperstore.com
O'Toole's Garden Center
Website: www.otoolesgardencenters.com
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