Deck framing

An elevated deck (also called a raised deck) offers a great outdoor extension of your indoor living space. While it's not a job for beginners, adding a deck is a good DIY project with the right planning, skills, and equipment. We'll walk...

Leaning against a deck railing exerts a large force at the bottom of the railing posts. To build a safe railing, follow these guidelines based on the latest building codes and best building practices.

A safe, long-lasting deck frame needs proper footings, support posts and a solid construction. We’ll show you how to build a deck frame. See the complete deck project from design to finishing touches at Lowes.com/BuildaDeck.

Now that you’ve planned your floating deck and laid out the building area, it’s time to frame the deck. Part two of our How to Build a Floating Deck series shows you how to cut the framing pieces and build the deck frame. Once the frame is complete, you’ll move on to installing the decking.

There are three default footing spacing in Canada, 4’ (1.2m),6’ (1.8m) and 8’ (2.4m) provided by the Canadian Wood Council. A good start in figuring out a deck’s footings. The biggest controlling factor is the size of the beam. The larger and stronger the beam is the larger the footing space can be. Personally, I

Avoid these common problems, and build a longer-lasting, safer deck.

Looking to add an extra level of intrigue and beauty to your backyard deck? Consider building a cantilever deck. A cantilever deck is a great way to expand your outdoor living space and take advantage of views that would be unavailable with a...

Deck footings

Whether you’re pioneering your very first deck build or are a seasoned pro looking to refine your techniques, you’ve landed in the right place. Follow along as we walk you through the essential yet often overlooked aspects of deck construction—deck...

Not sure what to look out for when building a deck? I documented all the steps in our DIY deck journey, what to expect and mistakes to avoid.

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Everything you'll need to know about deck hardware for critical deck connections when framing your deck.

Techniques for deck building, framing a deck, building stairs and railings and adding deck trim.

Picture framing composite decking hides the ugly end cuts while dressing up the appearance of the deck. Contrasting colours only adds to the austitics of the deck. The contrasting colour on the edge of the deck alos creates a visual border around teh deck.

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A ground-level deck can be built from 2×6 if the span is less than 9’0″ (2.73m), using ground contact treated lumber. Under a 2×6 deck, the ground will need to be covered to prevent weed growth through the decking on such a low deck. The decking needs to be designed for ground contact or sufficiently raised off the ground to prevent rot.

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My easy and budget friendly DIY floating deck that cost less than $500 and was put together during naptime. my frugal lifestyle got me a 12'x22' deck In 48h

A detached, ground level deck is the easiest way to add useful space to your backyard.

Veteran deck-builder and contributing editor Mike Guertin describes the prescriptive solutions in the 2021 International Residential Code for attaching guard posts to deck framing for a safe and secure guard system. Guertin describes the proprietary hardware used to reinforce the connections, and uses a series of detailed illustrations to demonstrate 12 different code-compliant post-to-frame attachments.