The Deck Professor

Lessons / Ramps and door landings

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The step down from the door

Lower the deck below the door and see what the door needs
Sill 18 in above the deckDoor
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A deck dropped far below the door sill with nothing in between.

Every number here is a working estimate. Check it with your building authority.Turn JavaScript on to work the lesson. The drawing shows how it starts.

The rule this lesson teaches

The further a deck sits below the door, the more the door needs steps or a landing. How far is set by your authority.

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