Built a small on-ground deck for the back of my house.
*Options I considered for this project:
Thought about a much larger deck but decided against it for budgetary reasons. Thought about hiring a contractor but decided I could do it myself albeit in a much longer time frame.
*Questions and unexpected events that arose during the project:
How to connect deck to house? Getting deck completely level was a challenge.
* Cost Comments:
Under estimated the cost of lumber. Had to go and buy more wood as I ruined a few pieces by not measuring correctly, back tracking, etc.
*My motivation to do this project:
To give us a flat place to sit and set up a table. Also wanted to give back yard a more polished feel.
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*Project Steps:
Talked to dad and friends who have completed similar projects. Talked to salesman in the lumber yard and decided to build a smaller deck. Set support posts and then framed deck. Left space to cover and screen at later date.
Advice:
Do sketch out your dismentions before you break ground. Do measure twice before you cut wood and other materials. Don't underestimate the challenge that changes in the height of the building surface can represent.
Materials:
Lumber - $1200.00
Hardware (Nails, blades, etc) - $150.00
Looks like just the right size and solid. Good job. Did you set up a table saw or use a circular saw? I know I have messed up cutting usually using a circular saw.