Deck site visit: follow the load path to the ground
A great surface design fails if the support and connections are not appropriate. Ask what was built previously and whether water collects near the house.
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A great surface design fails if the support and connections are not appropriate. Ask what was built previously and whether water collects near the house.
Board area alone omits excavation, footings, ledger flashing, framing, posts, stairs, guards, connectors, disposal, and permit or engineering costs.
βBuild a 12-by-12 deckβ does not say whether there are footings, a ledger, stairs, guardposts, or a particular railing system.
Owners may choose composite for reduced surface upkeep, but the structure below still needs a suitable design and maintenance.
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