HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2012-05-03, Page 18PAGE 18. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, MAY 3, 2012.MS –One of the most popularways to improve your home is to adda deck. Decks are beneficial in manyways. Grillmasters love decksbecause they make the perfect placeto set up a grill and a table and cookfor family and friends. Those whosimply love being outdoors finddecks the perfect place to relax andsoak up some sun or idle away the evening hours.But homeowners who want tobuild a deck should know a fewthings before that process begins.• Permits are necessary: Unlessthe deck is going to be especiallysmall, you will likely need a permitto build it. Before buying any mate-rials or consulting any contractors,make certain you know which per-mits you need and how to get them.If the proper permits are not securedbefore the project begins, you mighthave to tear down the whole projectand start all over again.• Decks don’t have to go on theback of the house: If the back ofyour house sits in the blazing sun allday, then it’s probably best to build Think you know about decks? Think again
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Building a deck isn’t as black and white as some might
think. There is plenty to know and plenty to consider when
building your outdoor solace. (MS photo)
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