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3 DIG POSTHOLES You need to have footings that will                5 SET THE POSTS Cut each post a                6 ATTACH THE LEDGER

provide a base that keeps the wood supports elevated above         little longer setting the posts, use a level.  BOARD (OPTIONAL) If your
decay-causing moisture. Once the marker stakes are all firmly      with nails or bolts, depending the posts
established remove the string lines to give yourself room to dig.  with a preservative than its final height.     choice is an attached deck the
                                                                   When fasten the base of the post on the        ledger board needs to be installed
4 SECURE THE POSTS & POST                                          connector. Coat to guard against rod.          now. A masonry wall requires
                                                                                                                  special fasteners. Fasten the ledger
CONNECTORS After digging the hole                                                                                 directly to the wall, and caulk the
                                                                                                                  seam between the ledger and wall
for the footings cut the 8 inch sonotube                                                                          to keep out moisture.
with a saw to the length you need and
place it in the hole. The top of the tube
should project 6 inch above grade. Pour
the concrete into the form. Reset the lay
out strings and set the post connectors.

9 ATTACH THE JOISTS                   10 LAY THE DECK BOARDS Leave a 1/8 to 1/4 inch space                        11 ATTACH THE STAIRS All

Start with the two joists at both     between boards so that water will drain. Keep the deck boards parallel      railings, or other built-in structures.
ends of a deck. With the outside      with the under structure so the last board will sit evenly on the outside   To finish the look of your deck
joists squared and fastened,          edge of the deck. Use galvanized nails or screws for more holding           edges, nail on a skirt of ¾ inch
install the rest. This part of the    power. An even better option is using stainless steel fasteners. Coat       thick lumber. It hides the ends of
job is the base for all that follows  the deck with water repellent for protection.                               the joists and decking.
so everything must be square,
level, and securely fastened!

 11.99              3. 14.79                             99        59. 10%SONOTUBE
                             1LB                             5LBS
9.99                                                               • 8 inch x 12 ft

 or 400 Fun Miles                                                   68.99

SAVE 2.-                                                                99

1LB - YELLOW                                                        or 2400 Fun Miles
TORQUE SCREW
                                                                   SAVE 9.-

                    or 152 Fun Miles or 600 Fun Miles              10 inch x 12ft  92.99   84.99                  or 3400 Fun Miles
                                                                   12 inch x 12ft  114.99  104.99                 or 4200 Fun Miles
                    GALVANIZED COMMON NAILS                        14 inch x 12ft  139.99  125.99                 or 5040 Fun Miles
                                                                   16 inch x 12ft  159.99  145.99                 or 5840 Fun Miles

 17.99                                 12.99                       PRESSURE TREATED                               2x6 10’ 18.49      or 760 Fun Miles
                                                                   PINE LUMBER                                    2x6 12’ 32.19      or 888 Fun Miles
15.99                                 11.99                                                                       2x6 14’ 25.89      or 1036 Fun Miles
                                                                   • 2x4 10’                                      2x6 16’ 29.39      or 1184 Fun Miles
 or 640 Fun Miles                      or 480 Fun Miles            • Appearance grade                             2x6 18’ 33.29      or 1332 Fun Miles
                                                                   • Prime quality                                2x6 20’ 36.99      or 1480 Fun Miles
SAVE 1.-                              SAVE 1.-                     • Pressure Treated

1LB - POWER PRO -                     1LB - GALVANIZED              for above ground
OUTDOOR WOOD SCREW                    DECK SCREW                    application

25                                                                 12.99
                                                                   or 520 Fun Miles

                                                                   2x4 14’  18.19  or 728 Fun Miles
                                                                   2x4 16’  20.79  or 832 Fun Miles
                                                                   2x4 18’  23.39  or 936 Fun Miles
                                                                   2x4 20’  25.99  or 1040 Fun Miles

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