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Monday, January 24, 2005
Building Your Deck
Name: BillyBob Smith
City: Nashville
State: Tennessee
Question: When you build a deck, do you space the 2 by 10s at 6 feet or 10 feet?
Well, Billy, thanks so much for your question. This is the time of year when people begin to think about adding on a new deck to enjoy during the spring. The answer to this question depends on how big you want your deck to be. Generally, the recommended lumber size is 2 x 12, and these are spaced anywhere from 4 to 8 feet apart for a standard 8 to 10 foot deck. These are standard measurements, of course, and any variations in your own plan will need to be refigured. Your local hardware store is a great resource for specifics about your own deck.
City: Nashville
State: Tennessee
Question: When you build a deck, do you space the 2 by 10s at 6 feet or 10 feet?
Well, Billy, thanks so much for your question. This is the time of year when people begin to think about adding on a new deck to enjoy during the spring. The answer to this question depends on how big you want your deck to be. Generally, the recommended lumber size is 2 x 12, and these are spaced anywhere from 4 to 8 feet apart for a standard 8 to 10 foot deck. These are standard measurements, of course, and any variations in your own plan will need to be refigured. Your local hardware store is a great resource for specifics about your own deck.
