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ou can expand the living space of your home during the summer months by adding a wood deck and making it accessible from the home by installing skhding patio doors This extra space can be used for barbecuing, eating, relaxing or entertaining If the patio door is a wide one, it is much like adding an extension to the room that is next to the deck The speciallyâ€"treated wood makes a deck last many times longer than if it were not treated The preservative that is used is not simply brushed on, but it is forced into the wood in a special tank under high pressure The most commonlyâ€"used wood tor this treatment is pine If you are building a wood deck. you should use cedar or speciallyâ€"treated wood You may find that the speciallyâ€"treated wood is quite a bit less expensive than cedar, depending on where you live in Canada A wood deck surface can be made from planks or plywood It you are using planks such as 2x4s. 2xb6s or 2xBs. or a combination of all three, then they are attached to the maim supports for the deck surface and spaced ‘«â€"nch apart A good solid looking deck can be made by setting 2x4s on their edge. and spacing them about a quarter inch apart This takes a lot more matenal but results in an attractive deck If the ends of the 2x4s are exposed., they can be cut at a 45â€"degree angle and a short extension of the 2x4s run vertically down towards the ground to make the deck look even thicker > Since building codes vary from area to area, it is highly recommended you check with the people having junsdiction over building permits to determine whether a concrete pile foundation is necessary under the outside edge of the deck, whether it is attached to the house or not Also. the authorties can tell you the type of foundation necessary it one is required In areas where there is a considerable amount of frost heaving. it is recommended to set the outside edge of the deck on concrete piles Ihey can either be dnlled with a power machine or hand dnilled with a post hole auger and extensions The depth of the concrete pile and the type will be dictated by the soil and frost conditions in your area and the building code 1 â€" The above clip‘n save offer expires on May 9, 1987 This ad must be clipped to be vaild. Good only at your WATERLOO BEAVER STORE are sas ces yen one on tan tb one uin yeb en aee o o0 h n y ue on fe e ue ue ue oo un it ue uee t If the house is made from masonry matenal such as brick or cement blocks then the easiest way of attaching the deck to the house is to use what is called a Hilth The patio deck can be attached to the house by using long lag screws or bolts These lag screws or bolts will have to go through the header of the deck and into the solid frame members of the house such as the studs or the header on the end of the house joists Kwikâ€"Bolt Usually a â€"nch Kwikâ€"Bolt is all that is required to hold the deck to a masonry surface Use a hammer dnll with a s â€"nch bit to dnill the brick or concrete at the proper level and depth Then the bolt is simply tapped into the hole_It is capable of holding about 7 000 pounds of sheer weight or 2000 pounds of pullâ€"out weight The outside edge of the deck can be supported on wood posts set on 30â€"nch square concrete pads right under the Adding a deck can help expand your living space CLIP THIS AD AND SAVE! Umbrella, Table & 4 Chairs WITHOUT COUPON ‘*‘129 PATIO SET WATERLOO 884â€"2000 KING STREET NORTH RR#1 (Adjacent to the stockyard â€" 3 km from Connestoga Mail) surtace of the ground if ths is allowed in your area Otherwise the proper piles will have to be installed and the wood posts will sit on the pides The main beams of the deck will consist of laminated 2x6s or 2x8s depending on the span Then joists for the deck surftace are installed across these supports Use 2x6 or 2x8 joists depending on the span Your flocal building supply dealer can recommend the thickness of the joists In most cases. the joists are installed 24 inches on centre The decking is then nailed on top of the joists $79°° The reason tor spacing the deck matenial is to allow for drying of the deck as well as contraction and expansion due to moisture It the surface of the deck is buiit flush with the floor of your home. it will make access from the home easier Then steps can be built to lead down to ground level from the end of the deck ROSY {matenal for steps optional) WATERLOO CHRONICLE, WEDNESDAY, MAY 6 CLIP THIS AD AND SAVE! 0 +uwp u»\\i» e ue ue at Most decks will have some type of rail on the outside edge or edges This rail can be made from the same matenal as the geck and can incorporate a seat Most building supply dealers have detailed drawings of decks and rails All the metal fastening devices you use on a deck should be hotâ€"dipped galvanized or stainless steel This includes the nails lag screws and any metai brackets that may be used Ordimary naits or even coated nails wil} rust and the rust stains will mar the deck Most preserved wood for decks has a slight green tint However some do come stainmned If you want to stain a wood deck make sure that you use a semiâ€"transparent stain that is made especially for decks Some stains cannot be walked on and the ones that can be are identified on the container as such It you want to install a solid surtace on your deck â€" you could install *â€"inch or i â€"nch fir or pine extemor grade plywood Then any number of finishes can be apphed to the deck Special vulcanized coatings can be installed over the plywood deck These are usually available from paint specialty stores This material results in a homogenous seamiess coating on the surface of the deck and it is waterproot When it dnes. the surface has an attractive nonâ€"shp finigh It is available ir number of colors If you are planning on building a deck investigate design ideas There are many ideas to be found in various building publications available in building supply stores and on newsstands Your deck may be square. rectangular hexagonal or even round Consideration should be given to a style and design that will complement your home The same matenal and bwiding methods used for a deck can also be used for decks around pools and floors for change houses The preserved wood can also be used on fences or anywhere wood is used outdoors If you are planning on building a deck or any outdoor structure . investigate vanous matenals and methods well before you start planning and designing your project It you do. you can end up with an outdoor project that will enhance the appearance of your home and add to its value as well Farmer‘s Market _