Deck Building 3 - Tools and Materials Checklist

Intro - Prep - Tools and Materials - Ledger - Holes - Attach Ledger - Joists - Foundation - Set Pier - Girders - Layout Joists - Install Joists - Deck Boards - Cutting Ends - Facing - Railing - Waterproof

Tools

• Framing hammer
• Shovel
• Torpedo level
• Wheelbarrow or pan
• 4’ level
• Plumb bob
• Cement hoe
• Pencil



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• Trowel
• Nail pouch
• Pry bar
• Safety goggles
• Caulking gun
• Ear plugs
• Extension cords
• First aid kit
• Socket or crescent wrench
• Framing square
• Combination square
• Power saw
• Tape measure
• Handsaw Sawhorses

 

Materials

• Pier blocks
• Post anchors
• HDG nails
• Railing stock
• HDG lag bolts or screws
• Flashing (if needed)
• Decking
• Ledger board
• Girder stock
• Band joists
• Joist stock
• Silicon caulk
• Post stock
• Water-repellant
• Joist hangers sealer
• Joist hanger nails
• Nylon string
• Right-angle brackets
• Ready-mix concrete
• Post caps

Intro - Prep - Tools and Materials - Ledger - Holes - Attach Ledger - Joists - Foundation - Set Pier - Girders - Layout Joists - Install Joists - Deck Boards - Cutting Ends - Facing - Railing - Waterproof