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Install Support Posts and Outer Beams

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What happens here

After the ledger board is in place, workers proceed to install vertical support posts away from the house. These posts are typically set into concrete footings (though not explicitly shown, this is standard practice) and are cut to the appropriate height. Horizontal beams are then securely attached to the tops of these posts, creating a stable, elevated framework. These beams define the outer edge and main support lines of the deck's structure, running parallel to the ledger board.

Goal: Erect vertical supports and connect outer perimeter beams

Tools and materials

  • Circular Saw — Cutting posts and beams to precise lengths
  • Concrete Mix — Securing the support posts in the ground
  • Construction Screws/Bolts — Fastening beams to posts
  • Drill/Impact Driver — Driving fasteners
  • Level — Ensuring posts are plumb and beams are level
  • Post-Hole Digger — Excavating holes for the support posts
  • Treated Lumber — Horizontal support connecting the posts