This backyard deck was built from the ground up against the rear of the home. It started with properly sized footings and adjustable post bases, followed by a pressure-treated beam-and-joist frame tied together with galvanized hangers and structural screws for a flat, solid platform.
The decking was installed with even gapping and clean picture-framed edges, neatly notched around each post, then sealed to stand up to the seasons. Support posts were left in place for a future covered roof over the new outdoor living space.
Materials Used
Pressure-treated lumber beams, joists, and decking; galvanized joist hangers and structural screws; adjustable post bases; penetrating wood stain and sealer.
Challenges
Building a large, dead-level deck on a sloping rural yard, with footings and adjustable post bases sized to stay solid through the freeze-thaw seasons.
Result
A spacious, rock-solid deck with clean picture-framed edges and sealed boards — posts already set for a future covered roof.
