Have you considered a software program?
I've used Sierra's 3D Deck and like it a lot. It will allow
you to choose whatever length & width you want (the max
limits are far greater than anything I'd ever need). It will
then design the footings, framing, etc and let you view
everything as a skeleton or a fully fleshed out deck
from any viewing angle. When you are happy with
your design it will generate the materials list for you.
It will also do complex (i.e. non rectangular) designs,
multi level, stairs, and railings.
It's a bargain at $25. Google "sierra 3d deck"
and you'll get a bunch of sellers.
Art
"Gretchen" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> Does anyone know where I can check out a large rectangle shaped deck
> plan....Iam wanting to built my own(built my own fence,pond,etc...) and I
> can't find any plans anywhere Iam not wanting to copy a plan Iam just
> wanting to check out different lengths,etc......
>
>
Home Depot, Menard's. You can have your specs drawn up on their computers and print it out with a
material list.
"Gretchen" <[email protected]> wrote in message news:zoKZb.6515$rd2.3947@lakeread05...
: Does anyone know where I can check out a large rectangle shaped deck
: plan....Iam wanting to built my own(built my own fence,pond,etc...) and I
: can't find any plans anywhere Iam not wanting to copy a plan Iam just
: wanting to check out different lengths,etc......
:
:
In article <zoKZb.6515$rd2.3947@lakeread05>, Gretchen
<[email protected]> wrote:
> Does anyone know where I can check out a large rectangle shaped deck
> plan....Iam wanting to built my own(built my own fence,pond,etc...) and I
> can't find any plans anywhere Iam not wanting to copy a plan Iam just
> wanting to check out different lengths,etc......
>
>
You will find some information here:
http://doit101.com/Home%20Improvement/homeimprove.htm
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http://absolutelyfreeplans.com
Look around the counter at your local lumber yard. All treated lumber
manufacturers have free deck and outdoor furniture plans.
"Gretchen" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:zoKZb.6515$rd2.3947@lakeread05...
> Does anyone know where I can check out a large rectangle shaped deck
> plan....Iam wanting to built my own(built my own fence,pond,etc...) and I
> can't find any plans anywhere Iam not wanting to copy a plan Iam just
> wanting to check out different lengths,etc......
>
>
Gretchen wrote:
> Does anyone know where I can check out a large rectangle shaped deck
> plan....Iam wanting to built my own(built my own fence,pond,etc...) and I
> can't find any plans anywhere Iam not wanting to copy a plan Iam just
> wanting to check out different lengths,etc......
>
>
Online Deck Design Program. Might be what you need
http://www.hotspring.com/SpaNotes/backyard_deck_landing.html
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Mule-Tracks
One for the board and two for the nail
I have noticed a couple of books at Lowe's. They are in a rack near
customer service around here.
Dave
"Gretchen" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:zoKZb.6515$rd2.3947@lakeread05...
> Does anyone know where I can check out a large rectangle shaped deck
> plan....Iam wanting to built my own(built my own fence,pond,etc...) and I
> can't find any plans anywhere Iam not wanting to copy a plan Iam just
> wanting to check out different lengths,etc......
>
>
Also try alt.home.repair
On Sat, 21 Feb 2004 09:52:02 -0500, "Gretchen" <[email protected]>
wrote:
>Does anyone know where I can check out a large rectangle shaped deck
>plan....Iam wanting to built my own(built my own fence,pond,etc...) and I
>can't find any plans anywhere Iam not wanting to copy a plan Iam just
>wanting to check out different lengths,etc......
>
I used that program to design my deck, then took the plans to my local
lumberyard who then redesigned it using their program. They claimed
Sierra's system of laying out the deck tends to "overbuild" the
superstructure, so they passed up the opportunity to sell me more lumber
than I needed.
Joe
"Wood Butcher" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> Have you considered a software program?
>
> I've used Sierra's 3D Deck and like it a lot. It will allow
> you to choose whatever length & width you want (the max
> limits are far greater than anything I'd ever need). It will
> then design the footings, framing, etc and let you view
> everything as a skeleton or a fully fleshed out deck
> from any viewing angle. When you are happy with
> your design it will generate the materials list for you.
> It will also do complex (i.e. non rectangular) designs,
> multi level, stairs, and railings.
>
> It's a bargain at $25. Google "sierra 3d deck"
> and you'll get a bunch of sellers.
>
> Art