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Building a Multilevel Deck ( Page 2 of 2 )

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5. A ledger for the lower-deck level was attached to the posts beneath the middle beam. The ledger sits in notches cut in the posts. Then a 2x12 header joist and rim joists were installed for both deck levels. Forty-five degree corners were made on the lower level where stairs to ground level will be built. Beam ends were trimmed flush with the rim joists. The inner 2x12 joists were attached with blocking in the middle of the joist spans on both levels.

   
 

 

 

6. 5/4x6 decking was installed perpendicular to the joists on the upper level. Decking was installed at opposite diagonals on the lower level. Deck screws were used to fasten the decking. The different decking patterns provide visual texture and separate the two levels. A double joist was installed at the center of the lower level to properly support the decking.

 
 

 

7. Locations were established for 8-inch-diameter footings at the bottom ends of the stairs. One side of each stair run rests on a preexisting concrete slab. Only one additional footing was necessary for each stair run. Stair runs were calculated and stringers made, and the stairs were built. Each stair run ends on a low-level deck platform. A simple box stair connects the two deck levels. The levels could be farther apart and connected by longer stair runs. Approximate time (not including the low-level platforms)

 

 

8. Railing post locations were calculated and the posts installed. Posts were notched and attached to the outside of the perimeter framing and the stringers. Coated metal tubes are used as balusters for this railing.

 

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These decks can be further decorated with well-placed lighting. Not chandeliers naturally, but something like table lamps with garden elves and fairy lights about the railing. There can be old fashioned lamps hung on the walls too.

 

 

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The more solid the stain color, the longer it will last. Therefore, the solid stains are best for areas like railings that are more difficult to stain than decking. Staining deck railings is not difficult, but it does take more care than simply staining the flat deck. So you want to use a color that will last as long as possible.

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Tricks of the Trade Cutting Deck Stairs
Cutting deck stairs really doesn’t take a lot of time, but it can get complicated in the sense that you have to calculate the rise and run, or the slope of the stairs. Deck stairs are usually built for outdoor decks, porches and gazebos. There are construction calculators to make calculating the measurements easier, but many people prefer to use old fashioned paper and pencil. The basic ingredients of deck stairs are few, but the cutting and assembly must be fairly precise.

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Fancy Deck Stairs Create Backyard Style
There's no reason to keep your deck stairs looking uninspired when you can design and construct fancy deck stairs. More elaborate, or just more elegant, deck stair styling can enhance the appearance of the entire deck. The deck is usually used like another room of the house so it only makes sense to make your deck as beautiful as the rest of your home.

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Staining Deck Railings – Making It Last
The more solid the stain color, the longer it will last. Therefore, the solid stains are best for areas like railings that are more difficult to stain than decking. Staining deck railings is not difficult, but it does take more care than simply staining the flat deck. So you want to use a color that will last as long as possible.

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Ready For Clean! - How to Start Pressure Washing
Some cleaning jobs take a lot of force – water force. Pressure washing uses a pressure washer that sprays water with high powered force so you can clean even the toughest grime, grease or mold. Learning how to start pressure washing the right way can make the job easier and quicker.

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