The Deck Professor

Every number here is a working estimate to check with your building authority. Whoever prints this page takes responsibility for what is in it.

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  • Your city or municipality
  • The deck height at its worst corner
  • Its width along the house and depth out from it
  • A photo of what you are asking about

A number looks wrong? Send the page, the number and the source that says otherwise.

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What the site covers

  • 100 lessons in 17 subjects, footings to handrails
  • 15 answer pages, and a question bank you can turn into your own lists
  • A glossary with a demonstration for every term
  • Rules: Canada's national code, Alberta's edition and Edmonton's practice (sources)
  • Decks only