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Build a two-level deck

COnSTRUCTIOn PLAn

Completion time: 5 daysDiffi culty level: | EXPERT

Outdoor kitchen, open-air living room or playground: however you use it, a deck is your ticket to making the most of summer. It’s also the kind of asset that will increase the value of your home.

Building a deck is a project for experienced DIYers to be completed over several days. The attached plan is for a deck on two levels: a 120" x 96" lower level and 139" x 168" upper level, for a total of 235" x 168". This deck is also partially covered by a pergola and enhanced with a flower planter.


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TOOLS

> Gardener’s hoe> Chalk line> Hammer> Drill bit> Level > Shovel> Electric drill> Hammer drill

(for masonry walls)> Pickets> Tape measure > Circular saw > Square

MATERIALS

Foundation> 24 In.ft. - 10" Sonotubes - Piers > 1 cu.yd. - 3000 (20 Mpa) x ¾" concrete - Piers > 6 pieces ½" x 7 ½" anchor bolts - Anchorage > 6 pieces Beam hanger brackets - Anchorage

Floor system (level 1)> 3 pieces 2" x 4" x 120" Treated lumber - Sill> 2 pieces 2" x 4" x 144" Treated lumber - Low wall> 7 pieces 2" x 10" x 96" Treated lumber - Joists> 2 pieces 2" x 10" x 120" Treated lumber - Headers> 7 pieces 2" x 10" Single joist hangers - Joists> 18 pieces 1 1/4" x 6" x 120" Treated lumber - Decking> 3 pieces 1 1/4" x 4" x 120" Treated lumber - Finishing

Floor system (level 2)> 6 pieces 2" x 10" x 168" Treated lumber- Beams> 13 pieces 2" x 10" x 144" Treated lumber - Joist> 4 pieces 2" x 10" x 144" Treated lumber- Headers> 26 pieces 2" x 10" Single joist hangers - Joists> 31 pieces 1 1/4" x 6" x 144" Treated lumber- Decking> 4 pieces 1 1/4" x 4" x 120" Treated lumber- Finishing

Railing /privacy wall / pergola (level 1)> 6 pieces 4" x 4" x 96" - Posts> 1 pieces 2" x 6" x 144" - Hand rail> 2 pieces 2" x 4" x 144" - Bottom rails> 3 sheets 48" x 96" Treated lumber lattice - Finishing> 10 pieces 96" "U" shaped lattice moulding - Finishing

TOOLS AND MATERIALS NEEDED



MATERIALS

Pergola (level 1)> 1 piece 2" x 8" x 120" Treated lumber - Headers> 10 pieces 2" x 8" x 120" Treated lumber - Roof joists> 2 pieces 2" x 8" x 144" Treated lumber- Roof beams> 1 sheet 1/2" Treated plywood - Decorations> 1 sheet 48" x 96" Treated lumber lattice - Finishing

Railing (level 2)> 1 piece 4" x 4" x 144" - Post> 1 piece 2" x 6" x 96" - Hand rail> 1 piece 2" x 4" x 144" - Bottom rail> 2 sheets 48" x 96" - Finishing> 6 pieces 96" "U" shaped lattice moulding - Finishing

Staircase (level 1 – ground level)> 1 piece 2" x 10" x 96" Treated lumber - Stringer> 1 piece 2" x 10" x 120" Treated lumber - Stringer> 3 pieces 2" x 10" x 96" Treated lumber - Treads> 1 piece 4" x 4" x 96" Treated lumber - Post> 1 piece 2" x 6" x 144" Treated lumber - Hand rail> 1 piece 2" x 4" x 144" Treated lumber - Bottom rail> 1 sheet 48" x 96" Treated lumber - Finishing> 6 pieces 96" "U" shaped lattice moulding- Finishing

Staircaser (level 1 – level 2)> 2 pieces 2" x 10" x 96" Treated lumber - Stringer> 6 pieces 1 1/4" x 6" x 120" Treated lumber - Treads> 3 pieces 2" x 8" x 120" Treated lumber - Risers

Staircase (level 2 – ground level)> 4 pieces 2" x 8" x 120" Treated lumber - Structure> 2 pieces 2" x 8" x 168" Treated lumber - Structure> 4 pieces 1 1/4" x 6" x 96" Treated lumber - Treads> 2 pieces 1 1/4" x 6" x 144" Treated lumber - Treads> 4 pieces 1 1/4" x 4" x 96" Treated lumber - Finishing

Finishing (below deck)> 6 pieces 2" x 4" x 96" Treated lumber - Structure> 1 piece 2" x 4" x 144" Treated lumber - Structure> 17 pieces 1" x 6" x 72" Treated lumber - Finishing

Flower box> 2 pieces 2" x 4" x 120" Treated lumber - Structure> 3 pieces 2" x 2" x 96" Treated lumber - Structure> 2 sheets 1/2" x 48" x 96"

Treated lumber Plywood exterior type - Structure> 6 pieces 1/4" x 4" x 96" Treated lumber- Finishing> 12 pieces 1" x 4" x 96" Treated lumber- Finishing

Hardware> (See plan) Wall anchorage - Anchorage> 12 pieces 3/8" x 2 ½" Galvanized lag screws - Beams> 12 pieces 3/8" x 2 1/2" Galvanized lag screws - Pergola> 12 pieces 3/8" x 3" Galvanized lag screws - Structure> 30 pieces 3/8" Galvanized washers - Structure> 300 pieces 3 1/2" Exterior wood screws - Structure> 1000 pieces 2 1/2" Exterior wood screws - Decking> 300 pieces 2" Exterior wood screws - Finishing> 5 lb 3 1/2" Ardox galvanized nails - Structure > 1 lb 1 1/2" Ardox galvanized nails - Hangers



The National Building Code of Canada establishes guidelines for the construction of buildings and various structures, including decks. However, these standards can vary depending on the local building requirements in effect in a particular province or municipality.

For instance, in the case of a deck, the height of the deck’s surface above the ground determines the requirement for the railing height:

Height of deck = Height of railing

• Under 24" = Optional or decorative railing

• 24" to 70" = 36"

• Over 70" = 42"

Also note that the maximum distance between the balusters and under the bottom rail is 4". For a stairway, the treads should be no less than 9 ¼" deep and the risers no more than 8" high.

Always check the local building requirements for your area before beginning any such construction project.

TREATED WOOD SHOULD BE HAnDLED WITH PRECAUTIOnS.

• Wear gloves and long sleeves when handling treated wood to avoid skin contact and to protect against splinters.

• Wear dust mask, eye protection, gloves and long sleeves when sawing, sanding or shaping treated wood to avoid skin contact with or inhalation of sawdust, to protect against splinters and to protect eyes from flying particles. When making cross cuts, use a cut sealer as the factory-treatment rarely goes to the heartwood.

DURInG COnSTRUCTIOn

• Apply a wood preservative on the cut ends.

• Use nails, screws, bolts, connectors and other hardware resistant to corrosion: stainless steel, hot dipped galvanized, yellow zinc or other hardware specially coated for outdoor use. Ordinary fasteners will rust, causing unsightly stains and weakening the structure, ultimately causing it to fail.

• Make certain the wood is thoroughly dry before painting or staining, and follow the coating manufacturer's recommendations. Use only good quality oil or acrylic coatings on water repellent pressure treated wood.

• Do not dispose of treated wood remnants or sawdust in compost heaps, wood chips, or mulch. • Do not use it as animal bedding or litter.

Never burn treated wood.

NOTE ON TREATED WOOD

IMPORTANT



ELEvATIONS

Lattice

Pergola

Level 1

Level 2

4 Post

Grade

Handrail

Planter

Lattice

Level 1

Level 2

96''

42''

32''

16''

48''

2'' x 8'' Rafter

4'' x 4'' Post

2 - 2'' x 8'' Beam

Planter

Grade



2'' x 8'' Rafter

96''

42''

32''

2 - 2'' x 8'' Beam

4'' x 4'' Post

Lattice

Level 1

Level 2

Handrail

Grade

Board 1'' x 6'' @ 45

ELEvATIONS

PLAN vIEW120''

11/4'' x 6'' Wood decking168''

1 T. 2 R

1 T.

2

R

5 T.

6

R

3 T. 4 R

Railing

Railing

Concrete base

Planter

House wall

Deck level 2

Deck level 1

Privacy wallPrivacy wall

235'

'

235'

'

139'

'96

''

96''

19''

24''

48''

43''

120'

'



36''

48''

235'

'

235'

'

144'

'91

''

93 1 /

4''14

1 3 /4

''

60''

37'' 24'' 36''

120''

45 3/4''

96''

96'' 96'' 2''

76'' 76''

76''

168''

76''

10'' Concrete base

Concrete base

2'' x 4'' Batterboards located 24'' beyond finish deck size

The mason's line for the pier hole location is attached to ledger and batterboards.

Maintain square of deck with the 3, 4, 5 rule at each corner.

Crossing mason's lines are the center point of concrete piers.

Temporarybatterboard

Finish deck outline

House wall

60''

Border

Bor

der

PIER LAYOUT



168''

235'

'14

4''

91''

44 3 /

4''37

3 /4''

50 3 /

4''

96''

139'

'23

5''

50 1 /

2''

44 3 /

4''

51 1 /

4''

51 1 /

4''

43''

3 - 2'' x 10'' Stringer

48''

24''

11''

11''

Metal joist hanger

2'' x 8'' framing for step

The floor structure of the deck is designed with a live load factor of 100 lbs/sq.ft.

Triple 2'' x 8'' header beam (shimed to match stirrup width)

2'' x 10'' Treated floor joists @ 12'' o/c

2'' x 10'' Treated floor joists @ 16'' c/c

2'' x 10'' Ledger & ''Z'' flashing (cut 3'' short of finish deck size)

House wall

Metal joist hanger

Double 2'' x 10'' end joist

Double 2'' x 10'' end joist (+ 1 - 2'' x 4'' below)

2'' x 10'' Stiffener

4'' x 4''Post

FRAMING PLAN



1 1/4'' x 6'' Decking

48''

42''

Treated floor joists

Grade

8 1/2''

9 1/2''

34''

2''

Rai

ling

Hei

ght

4'' x 4'' Post

- 2'' x 10'' Stringer - Tread 2'' x 10'' - 8'' (max) Riser (as persite conditions) - 2'' x 4'' Bottom rail - Lattice moulding at perimeter - Lattice - 2'' x 6'' Handrail

Concrete base

72''

2'' x 8'' Ledger attached to house wall 4'' x 4''

Post

2- 2'' x 8'' Beam

12'' 12''

18''

94 1 /

2''

House wall

2'' x 8'' Pergola rafters @ 14'' o.c.

113 1/2''

Number of steps as per final grade level

Grade

***4

8''

***Variable as per site conditions

Treated floor joists

Header joist

2'' x 4''

2'' x 4'' 2'

'

1'' x 6'' Boards

2'' x 4'' Diagonal bracing

1 1/4'' x 6'' Decking

PERGOLA FRAMING PLAN

SkIRTING DETAIL

STAIR SEcTION



1 1/2'' x 3'' Notch

3''

18''

18''

8''

3 1/2''

2'' x 8'' Rafter

2'' x 8'' Rafter

4'' x 4'' Post

Lattice moulding

Lattice moulding

Handrail 2'' x 6''

2'' x 4'' Rail

2'' x 4'' Rail

Lattice

Lattice

2 - 2'' x 8'' Beam

14'' 12''

49 1 /

2''

54''

42''

96''

Varia

ble

as p

er g

able

type

and

av

aila

ble

clea

ranc

e he

ight

38''

4''

9 1/2''

Ledger 2'' x 8'' attached to the house

2'' x 8'' Rafter

4'' x 4''Post

* The shape of the frame as illustrated, is cut from a sheet of 1/2'' Plywood, after making two frames (1 1/2'' wide), attach the lattice between them and install on the pergola.

*Frame

Lattice

24''

1 1/2''

24''

PERGOLA ASSEMBLY



2'' x 6'' Handrail

4'' x 4'' Post

Lattice moulding

2'' x 4'' Bottom rail

1 1/4'' x 6'' Decking4'' x 4'' Post secured to end joist2'' x 10'' End joist

Lattice

2'' x 6'' Handrail

Lattice

4'' x 4'' Post

2'' x 4'' Bottom rail

4'' x 4'' Post secured to end joist

2'' x 10'' End joist

24''

24''

48''

48''

Lattice moulding at perimeter

1 1/4'' x 4''Board

1/2'' Plywood

Perforated 1/2'' plywood

1/2'' plywood

2'' x 4''Structure

1/2'' Plywood



1'' x 4'' Board

1'' x 4'' Board

1'' x 4'' Board

1'' x 4'' Board

48''

24''

8''

8''

1 1/4'' x 4''Board

1 1/4'' x 4''Board

1 1/4'' x 4'' Board 1 1/4'' x 4''

Board

1 1/4'' x 4'' Board

28''

28''

1'' x 4'' Board

2'' x 4'' Structure

2'' x 4'' Structure

2'' x 2''

2'' x 2''

4''

42''

1'' x 4'' Board

Planter

Planter

RAILING ASSEMBLY

PLANTER ASSEMBLY

2'' x 4'' Top rail



1 1/4'' x 4'' Board 1 1/4'' x 4'' Board

Grade

Level 2

152''

2'' x 4''

16''

11''Metal stirrup w/ Bolts

1 1/4'' x 6'' Decking

2'' x10'' TRTD Deck joists @ 12'' o.c.

Double 2'' x10'' end joist

2 - 1 1/4'' x 6'' Tread

2'' x 8'' Framing for step

8''

8''

2'' x 10'' Treated ledger & ''Z'' flashing

Metal joist hanger

Level 1

2'' x 10'' Trtd deck Joists @ 16'' o.c.

2'' x 10'' Trtd Deck Joists @ 12'' o.c. 3 - 2'' x 10'' Beam with (2) 1/2'' Spaces

1 1/4'' x 6'' Decking

Maintain pier form 8'' above bottom of hole

18'' Dia. x 8'' High concrete footing formed from concrete overflow

139 3/4''

54''

Grade

Level 2

2'' x 10'' End joist

1 1/4'' x 4'' Board

2 - 1 1/4'' x 6'' Tread

2'' x 8'' Riser

2'' x 10'' Stringer(6 req'd)

Hou

se w

all

48''

2'' x 4'' @ 12'' o.c. Knee wall

3 - 2'' x 10'' Beam with (2) 1/2'' Spacers

93 1/4''

18'' DIA.Rough hole size

10'' Concrete pier

Metal stirrup W/ Bolts

32''

ASSEMBLY

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