"Affordable Deck Plans to Get You Started"
That's what you asked for... and that's what we've done!
"Get me some basic deck plans that are designed to building code standards, are affordable and that I can adapt easily if I want."
- Professionally drafted and designed
- Detailed construction drawings
- Full plan view of footings, beams, joists, decking and more...
- 2D perspective view
- 14"x17.5" Size, PDF format
- 3/8"=1' scale
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What Your Deck Plans Include
If you are building a deck for the first time or just want real plans to work from - you can't go wrong with these plans.
They are true architect designed plans.
Printable to 14"x17.5" paper with accurate details on all aspects of framing, connections, footingslocations, and detailed stair construction techniques so you can choose exactly where you want your stairs to go to perfectly fit your backyard.
2D Perspective Sketch
A real 2D perspective sketch gives you a realistic view of the structure of your deck.
And with an embedded link to our Free Stair Calculator tool in each plan and the included stair drawing details, you can customize and place stairs wherever you wish with ease.
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Post and Footing Plan
Post and footings located based on accepted beam and joist spans as recommended by the American Wood Council.
The thinking has been removed. And if your soil conditions vary, you can easily modify the layout using our embedded link to our Free Footing Calcutor.
Beam and Joist Plan
A comprehensive joist layout with beam and footing placement and overhang determined exactly for each of the deck plans sizes available.
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Deck Board, Rail Post Plan
Bring it all together with a very detailed layout showing decking board orientation, joist and beam, footing and railing post layout.
If you are new to deck construction, it doesn't get any more clear than this. You can easily follow these deck plans and succeed your first crack at the bat!
That's what we are here for.
Three Elevation Views
Elevation views of the front, left and right so you easily see how everything in the plan relates.
For new builders with a limited sense of design and aesthetics, you will really appreciate visual imagery like this to help make sense of top down plan views.
Post and Footing Connection Detail
Even includes very detailed drawings with full notation on footings, piers and the all important post to concrete connection for safety and longevity.
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Ledger Connection Detail
As you may know, ledger connected decks - if you choose to build that way - have to be built right. This is an emerging area of debate among the industry.
These decking plans show you the latest prescriptive recommendations as set out by the American Wood Council for you safety.
Includes details on wood, concrete and hollow masonry connections.
Stair Construction Detail
All plans contain stair construction details for rise and run, nosing, rail spacing, newel post connection, stringer details and Stair Calcuator functionality to make all the math calculations for you to adapt exactly to your elevation on site.
You get maximum personal flexibility to build stairs for any elevation and place them wherever you want!
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Material List
Each set of deck building plans comes with a thorough material list for:
decking, posts, balusters, beams, joists, railing members, and fascia.
Just print the plan out and head down to your local building materials store and get your materials and go.
A Good Plan is Cheap Insurance to Get The Best Results
Combine your plans with the tips and deck building techniques found in this site and you are well on your way to having a beautiful deck you will be proud of.
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Or Draft Your Own Deck Plans...
The choice is yours. If you have a knack for design, try drafting your own. We have a great article on how to draft wood deck plans.
Or Try Using a Simple 3D Deck Design Program
Plan 3D is a really unique and very affordable planning and design program for those of you who already have some ideas of how you would like to build your deck. But it also does landscaping too.
This application lets you see it right away and it very inexpensive and can be paid for on a per usage basis. Learn more...
Other Articles to Assist Your Deck Planning
Our list of deck plans will continue to grow based on vistor feedback and wishes. So contact us if you did not find what you were looking for and we'll consider it.
If our plans aren't what you are looking for then you might like to check out the deck plans at Ted's Woodworking Projects.
Plus if you are a woodworker, there are thousands of other plans for practically everything! Click Here!