{"id":255,"date":"2018-01-04T05:52:25","date_gmt":"2018-01-04T05:52:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/olearyandsons.com\/blog\/?p=255"},"modified":"2018-01-01T10:01:09","modified_gmt":"2018-01-01T10:01:09","slug":"steps-to-building-a-freestanding-deck","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/olearyandsons.com\/blog\/2018\/01\/04\/steps-to-building-a-freestanding-deck\/","title":{"rendered":"Steps to Building a Freestanding Deck"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The reason why many people prefer to go with composite decking is because they are resilient, low-maintenance and authentic in appearance. In other words, the deck will most likely outlive the owner.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re going to use wood, remember that wood needs to be treated in order to stand the harsh conditions of the environment, such as moisture. Here are 7 steps on how to build a small or large freestanding deck step by step:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong> Decide Which Design You Want to Build<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>It\u2019s important to decide what you want before embarking on the task. There\u2019s a vast array of designs available, and basic ones can be found on the web. You could also look for inspiration in the local magazines. This is also a good time to gather all the decking supplies you\u2019ll need for the task at hand.\u00a0 Take into consideration the average cost per square foot to build a deck.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li><strong> Excavate the Site<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>This step involves marking out the site using pegs and checking the diagonals for the site you want to work on. You can use a shovel to get rid of grass and top soil, up to a depth of 75mm deep. Break into the hardened area using a mattock.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li><strong> Taking the Measurements<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>If you\u2019re not sure, take the measurements to any home improvement store near you for accurate measurements. The benefit of doing this is to ensure that the measurements are taken by a professional. They\u2019ll assist you, cut the right amount of lumber and make sure that it is cut into the right size for your project to take off immediately.<\/p>\n<p>Tip: When using pressure-treated wood, observe the following:<\/p>\n<p>Most decks use pressure-treated wood on the visible parts, such as the decking itself, the benches and structural parts. However, many decks which utilize pressure-treated wood lose their luster after a certain period of time. The wood either splits or turns into an ugly grey, which might not look good after some time. This should not worry you because a little care here and there can go a long way into making sure that your <a href=\"https:\/\/olearyandsons.com\/new-deck.html\">building deck<\/a> looks great at all times.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The reason why many people prefer to go with composite decking is because they are resilient, low-maintenance and authentic in appearance. In other words, the deck will most likely outlive the owner. 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