PLANNING PHASE

Deck Build

Full deck build: footings → Trex decking, LED lighting & covered roof

Project Phases

#PhaseStatusNotes
1Planning & PermitPLANNINGCheck local setbacks, footing depth requirements
2Layout & FootingsNOT STARTEDTube forms or helical piers TBD
3Post & BeamNOT STARTEDPT 6×6 posts, beam sizing TBD per span
4Ledger AttachmentNOT STARTEDDTT2Z lateral ties, LedgerLOK screws
5Joist FramingNOT STARTEDLUS joist hangers, 16" OC
6Trex DeckingNOT STARTEDTrex Hideaway hidden fastener system
7RailingNOT STARTEDTBD — composite or aluminum
8LED LightingNOT STARTEDUnder-rail strip lights, weatherproof transformer
9Roof StructureNOT STARTEDStyle TBD: shed roof, pergola, or gable

Simpson Strong-Tie Hardware Plan

UseProductPartReference
Lateral load — ledger to houseDeck Tension TieDTT2ZProduct Page
Ledger fasteningLedgerLOK ScrewLLEDGERProduct Page
Joist to ledger/beamLUS Joist HangerLUS26 / LUS28Product Page
Post to concrete footingAdjustable Post BaseABA44 / ABU44Product Page
Beam to post connectionPost CapBC4 / BCS2Product Page
Note: all hardwareZMAX coating required—Required for ACQ/CA treated lumber contact

Key Reference: Deck Construction Guide (T-DECKCODE24)

Simpson’s code-plus deck guide covers everything: footing sizing, post-to-beam connections, ledger attachment, lateral load requirements, and hardware selection for code-compliant deck construction. Essential reference for this build.

Download T-DECKCODE24 →