To build a wooden deck you will need a variety of tool and materials, including pressure treated lumber in different sizes, skill saw, hammer, drill, joist hangers, chalk line and a post hole digger. To start building your deck you need access to it from the interior of the home, such as through a door or sliding window, because it is from here that you will mark your starting point. Before you
. start laying out your footings and posts, it's wise to bring a crude plan to the building department to make sure your deck is within code. This rough plan should include the measurements of the deck and the layout, so the inspector can tell you how many posts you will need for your footing. For complete directions on how to build a wooden deck you can visit http://monsterguide.net/build-wood-deck and http://landscaping.about.com/cs/hardscapefences1/a/deck_building_2.htm.
