How Do You Build A Deck Attached To A House?
Are you thinking about building out a deck for your house? If you are handy with tools and like to build things yourself, this article will provide you with enough help to finish the project. Learning how to build a deck – even a simple deck – means following specific steps, no matter what the design. Here are the basic steps, but before you start hammering away, read related eHows such as “How to Plan a Deck” and “How to Understand the Parts of a Deck.” Step 1 Check drainage and grading where the deck will be built and fix any problems. Avoid disturbing the soil where the footings will go because footings need to set in undisturbed soil to prevent settling. Step 2 Set the ledger against the house wall or other solid structure and attach with lag screws. This must be done against a flat surface. Removing house siding will create a flat surface, but will create leaks, so it is not recommended. Instead, use shims to create a flat surface. When setting your ledger you need to consider you
