Home Deck-Building 101: Design, Permits, and Products
The Dunn Solutions podcast is committed to providing cutting-edge industry knowledge for the building contractor, trade professional, and skilled homeowner. Today on the podcast, we’ll hear from Ron Spillers of West Coast Decks. Ron and his business partner Joel have built over 2,000 decks in the Pacific Northwest since 1990.
On today’s podcast, Ron will discuss:
- Ways to enhance your deck design
- Design elements that can trigger the need for a building permit
- How sloping property can significantly impact your project plans, and delay the permitting process
- Code compliance
- Construction details most likely to require a qualified structural engineer
- Product options for your deck
- The evolution of manufactured decking materials
- Redecking strategies, maintenance recommendations, and the area required to enjoy a table and chairs on your deck
For our decking video series with Ron, click here, or visit westcoastdecks.com if you have additional questions for him.
For information on future home improvement events hosted by Dunn Lumber, feel free to email me at jimc@dunnlumber.com.
