Assemble First Deck Frame Section
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What happens here
Begin framing the deck structure directly on the prepared stone base. For the lowest deck tier (approximately 20 feet by 8 feet), pre-assemble the entire perimeter frame on the ground. This involves screwing together the outer rim joists and inner joists. Ensure that the frame is square and secure. This framed section will then be moved into its final position next to the retaining wall.
Goal: Construct the initial section of the deck frame.
Tools and materials
- Circular Saw Makita — Cutting lumber for joists and blocking
- Cordless Drill DeWalt — Screwing joists together
- Speed Square Swanson Tool Co — Marking precise cuts and checking squareness
- ProWood Pressure-Treated Lumber ProWood — Constructing the deck frame (joists, rim joists, blocking)
- Structural Screws — Securing all frame components