Deck Building Plans
Expand your living space with these great decks building plans, perfect for seasonal entertaining and relaxed outdoor living. A wide variety of styles and levels of complexity ensure that you get the right wood deck plan for your needs.
All of our home deck plans come with comprehensive, easy-to-follow instructions and diagrams and include a complete materials list to build.
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Why add a Deck to your House or Home?
Enlarge your home living area and improve the value and curb appeal of your home with an attractive outdoor home deck. Increase the beauty of your home while enjoying the outdoors with style.
Decks additions are among the least complex and most pleasing home improvement projects you can undertake. Built with pressure treated lumber, redwood, cedar, or *Tex, your deck will last for years to come. There are a wide variety of options including attached, freestanding, multi-level, corner styles, octagon, and more.
Should I use pressure-treated lumber?
You may want to use pressure-treated wood which is lumber and plywood that has been specifically treated with preserving agents to make the wood stronger, more durable, and impervious to insects and rot.
Pressure-treated wood ranks as one of the most popular outdoor building materials, due to its low cost, ease of handling, and strength and durability. It is treated with a water-soluble compound that bonds to the wood fiber, altering the cellulose in the fiber to make it unsuitable as a source of food for termites or fungus.
Each of our deck building plans lists the material you will need to complete the deck project, including:
| Decking Material | Deck Hardware |
| Deck Posts | Decking Nails |
| Deck Joists | Easy-to-follow Deck Plans |
| Concrete Mix for Deck Posts | How to Build a Deck - Plans |
Five Steps to Making Your Dream Deck a Reality
- Using a piece of graph paper, sketch the outline of your house showing where your deck will be located. A top view works best.
- It is very important that you label all dimensions. Dimensioning every nook and cranny will help us provide the most accurate design possible.
- Locate and dimension any doors, benches, stairs, pool, etc.
- Take the finished drawing to your local 84 Lumber store.
- Review your design with one of our highly trained associates, who will verify the dimensions with you and make any suggestions for improvement.
- NOTE: All of the deck plans found at eHouseplans.com can be found at either 84 Lumber or at Menards Lumber so make them your first choice for deck plans.
About Trex Decking
Trex decking and railing products are made from a unique combination of reclaimed wood and plastic, giving you the best qualities of both materials. The plastic shields the wood from moisture and insect damage, so there's no rotting or splintering. The wood protects the plastic from UV damage and gives your deck a solid, natural feel. It looks great year after year. And because there is no need to spend hours staining or repairing, the enjoyment of a Trex deck is truly timeless.
Unlike wood surfaces, Trex Decking for Decks
- Will not rot or deteriorate due to harsh weather
- Is available in three finishes — smooth, wood grain or tropical hardwood . . . more info
- Is available in seven color options to suit any home style . . . more info
- Is splinter-free
- Contains no toxic chemicals or preservatives
- Resists moisture, insects and sunlight making Trex decking the perfect choice for pools, hot tubs and spas
- Has excellent traction, even when wet
As an added benefit of your Trex deck, you are helping the environment because Trex is made primarily with recycled plastic grocery bags, reclaimed pallet wrap and waste wood. Visit Trex Official Web Site
