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Free
Do-It-Yourself Deck Plans
from the California Redwood Association
Detailed do-it-yourself plans for
building your own deck, deck planters, a bench that doubles as a
deck railing and a shady pergola. These free, instant download plans
include detailed artwork, materials lists and step-by-step building
instructions.
Quality landscape architecture
requires building materials that are beautiful and long-lasting.
Materials need to withstand environmental elements yet retain their
symmetry and aesthetic purpose. Redwood has a well-known reputation
for meeting these requirements. Equally important, there are
cost-effective redwood grades to specify for every project, whether
it is a public plaza or a residential garden.
Performance is more than
durability. Redwood has qualities not found in other woods-even
woods treated with chemicals. Redwood performance
characteristics include resistance to shrinking, warping and
checking in addition to durability. This means redwood projects
age beautifully. Decks, fences and garden structures made with
redwood simply look better ten, fifteen and twenty years after
construction.
Visit the California Redwood
Associations website for more information and free, expert
construction and finishing guides.
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Free Deck Plans and Building Guides from the Back Home Newsletter
Get reviews and links to free building plans and woodwork
projects from a variety of sources. You'll also read about
inexpensive blueprints, do-it-yourself kits and easy-to-use
design/build software. Most importantly, you'll find buildings
and projects that are simple and inexpensive to build and to
maintain. If you're planning to build a deck or any type of garden
structure or backyard building, sign up for your free
subscription. You'll enjoy fresh designs and design ideas that
will help you create something wonderful for your property and
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If you can't find a free plan that's
just right for you, check out these websites for hundreds of great designs, inexpensive blueprints,
do-it-yourself design software and deck building tools and products.
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Do-It-Yourself Deck
Design/Build Software by Big Hammer
Build the
perfect deck for your home and backyard. This inexpensive software lets
you select from seventy sample deck plans or design exactly the custom
deck that you need and then print plans and a complete list of the
materials that you'll need. |
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Design Your Own Landscape Online with
Plan3D
Plan3D is a new online service that helps you create a home
landscape layout your walks, drives, patios and plantings.
View your yard from any angle. Use Plan3D to help create a
new deck, garage or shed. Scan existing plans into Plan3D
and take a virtual walk through your new yard. Everything is
online, so you can
get started today. |
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Do-It-Yourself
Deck Building: Plans,
Software, Components, Hardware and Accessories
Build a new deck
yourself, or repair, improve, expand or renovate your old one with
these easy to use plans, step by step instructions, material lists, hardware, lighting and accessories.
You can even design your own new deck to fit perfectly into your
home and backyard with easy-to-use
deck design software from a variety of publishers.
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Have all plans reviewed by your building department or by an experienced
building professional who knows local conditions, before you start to build. Plans may have to be modified by a local
professional to suit your site's building code and weather requirements. |
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