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Building a Deck with Mark Hilst of Stevenson Ranch

When it comes to preparing for a camping trip, there are few people that are as prepared as Mark Hilst. He is always ready to hop out into the country for a good time, either by the lake or in the hills. One of his favorite activities while camping is fishing. He has caught fish in many bodies of water throughout the state of Michigan, where he has lived for the past five years.

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Building a Deck with Mark Hilst of Stevenson Ranch

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  1. Building a Deck with Mark Hilst of Stevenson Ranch There are many ways to build a deck, but is a task that can be trying for many. The good news is that the construction of a deck is a rewarding and fruitful task. It is also a task that is a moderate challenge for a beginner to take on. You can plan for about 4 to 6 days of construction time. You can also expect about a weeks’ worth of time to allow for concrete to cure. Your typical pressure-treated deck is about 10’ x 16’, and it will cost about $800-$1000 to complete. Mark Hilst is a professional construction worker from Detroit, Michigan. He is originally from Stevenson Ranch, California, and over the course of many years in the industry there he built many decks. Building a deck is a large and complicated construction project, but it is the dream of many to get one out. With proper techniques, a simple on great deck does not have to be a complex task. Basic carpentry tools, a bit of sweat equity, and a game plan are all you need to turn out a very professional looking product. For an on-grade deck, the plans can be much simpler. This is a deck that is built just above the ground and it does not require any steps, posts, or railings. It shares structural elements with any deck in the industry in the form of beams, peers, ledgers, and joists. The construction begins with determining the sizes of the framing material. Selecting the right dimensions for the construction material is critical to building a proper deck. Substitutions can cause problems with integrity, so it is important to stick to a uniform supplier and batch of lumber. When you begin, you attached the ledger to the side of the building. This begins the construction, so it is important to attach this correctly. The ledger also requires protection, so a waterproof membrane should be attached over the ledger. This can be in the form of metal flashing or some type of membrane material. Footing and piers are set in predetermined locations in order to distribute the load of the deck. Using concrete molds, the piers are set and allowed to cure for one week for maximum strength. Once the piers are ready to go, post bases and side rim joists are the elements that attach the deck to the earth. Interior joists, beams, rim joists and assorted hardware are next in the process. Depending on your plan, and local regulations, your deck, will start to take its shape. The final steps include attaching the trim and decking.

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