Building a Deck
10 Things to Know Before Building a Deck
Keep these tips in mind when planning for a new deck.
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Tip 2: Get a Permit
The last thing anyone wants is to spend a whole summer building a beautiful deck, only to find out it must be ripped up because there was no building permit. There are codes to abide by in most towns if the deck is higher than 18 inches, or if it's over 100 square feet.
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