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• New 15' x 25' deck.
• These costs assume 5/4" x 6" recycled plastic lumber decking or 2" x 8" recycled composite lumber decking supported by #2 & better 2" x 8" pressure treated joists spaced 24" on center over 4" x 8" pressure treated beams.
• Beams are supported by 4" x 4" pressure treated posts set 6' on center in concrete.
• Post length is assumed to be 2' above grade.
• Fasteners are coated deck screws, and galvanized nails, steel joist hangers and post anchors.
• Decking is spaced at 1/8" to permit drainage.
• Costs are based on a rectangular deck, with one side fastened to an existing structure.
• Larger decks will reduce labor costs.
• Add additional costs for round concrete forms (AKA sonotubes) and additional framing fasteners.
• Deck, 3' above ground, with joists, beams, posts and hardware as described above, with decking material as shown.

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• New 15' x 25' deck.
• These costs assume 5/4" x 6" recycled plastic lumber decking or 2" x 8" recycled composite lumber decking supported by #2 & better 2" x 8" pressure treated joists spaced 24" on center over 4" x 8" pressure treated beams.
• Beams are supported by 4" x 4" pressure treated posts set 6' on center in concrete.
• Post length is assumed to be 2' above grade.
• Fasteners are coated deck screws, and galvanized nails, steel joist hangers and post anchors.
• Decking is spaced at 1/8" to permit drainage.
• Costs are based on a rectangular deck, with one side fastened to an existing structure.
• Larger decks will reduce labor costs.
• Add additional costs for round concrete forms (AKA sonotubes) and additional framing fasteners.
• Deck, 3' above ground, with joists, beams, posts and hardware as described above, with decking material as shown.

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• 10 x 16 deck with railing, built with girder support and lagged onto the side of a building with a ledger.
• Approximate height from ground is 3 feet.
• Girder and joists to be pressure-treated with blocking over girder and joist hangers at ends.
• Decking to be 5/4" x 6 composite lumber with wood grain and color.
• Railing to be redwood and stained to match composite decking.
• Redwood stairway for exit.

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