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How to Build a deck- DIY Style -in 3 days Step by step Beginners guide

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Begin by determining your material needs. If you don't have a construction expert to provide a list, visit a local home improvement store like Menards, Home Depot, or Lowe's. Many stores offer online or in-store tools where you can input your deck dimensions to generate a comprehensive material list. When selecting screws for your deck, follow the 'rule of two': for wood that is 1.5 inches thick, use 3-inch screws to ensure adequate penetration and holding power.

Goal: Obtain a material list and select appropriate screws.

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  • Wood Screws Power-Pro — Fastening deck components

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The first step to building a deck is to figure out what you need. So if you don't have a Frankie that knows a material list just off the top of his head, you hopefully have a Menards, a Home Depot, or a Lowe's. So let's go there now. So when you're trying to figure out your materials list, you can go to Menard's, enter your deck dimensions, and it'll tell you everything that you need to complete your project. Here's a Fast Frankie fact for you. When you're trying to pick out which screws are right for your deck, you use the rule of two. If your wood is an inch and a half thick, you get a three-inch screw.

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