Frame the First Tier
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WHY THREE TIERS?!
What happens here
After the footings are in place and cured, the first (highest) tier of the deck frame is constructed. This involves attaching a ledger board to the house (not explicitly shown but implied by proximity), then installing the main support beams on the concrete posts. Joists are then cut to size using a miter saw and securely fastened to the beams and ledger board, forming the grid-like structure of the deck surface.
Goal: Construct the highest level of the deck frame.
Tools and materials
- Drill/Driver — Driving fasteners to assemble the frame
- Fasteners — Securing all wooden components together
- Level — Ensuring beams and joists are level
- Lumber — Building the main structure of the deck frame
- Measuring Tape — Measuring lumber for cuts
- Miter Saw DeWalt — Cutting lumber to precise lengths and angles