The Deck Professor

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When the city wants drawings

Size this deck, then decide what goes in with the application
House16 ft20 ftDeck
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A 20 ft deep deck applied for with no drawings.

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

Drawings come in past 18 ft out from the house, 30 ft wide, 55 square metres (592 square feet), more than one level, or an odd shape.

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