The average price contractors give for decks are in the 5-10,000 dollar range.Imagine getting the job done yourself and saving a bunch of money as well. Just follow these steps, grab a few handy friends, and you will have yourself an amazing deck in no time!
- 2 x 6 Pressure-treated beams
- Concrete deck piers
- 48 in. Level
- Tape measure
- Miter saw (You can rent a miter saw at any major home improvement store.)
- Gravel
- Weed barrier
- 2 x 4 Douglas Fir wood
- Wood planer (You can rent a wood planer at any major home improvement store.)
- Paint roller and tray
- Thompson’s Water Seal
- Outdoor deck screws
- Tile spacers
- Impact driver
- Jig saw (You can rent a jig saw at any major home improvement store.)
- Weatherproofing Stain and Sealer
- Paint edger
The Materials Needed To Get Your Project Started
Plan Before Doing Anything
Even the professional contractors need a drawn up plan of what’s going on before they start. Be sure to understand what you need and what to look out for when drawing these up.
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