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Are you planning a new deck in your backyard? Here are some good quality plans and building advice that you can use for free! Everything is downloadable, so you can start your project today.

 

 

 

 

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Deck Building Plans

Deck Plans from Free-ProjectPlans.com  Beautiful designs for small buildings and do-it-yourself projects as free instant-download plans. You'll find free deck plans and plans for sheds, barns, cabanas, pergolas, a garage, a combination garage and workshop, an attractive easy-to-build gazebo, a great little cabin, a picnic table and other backyard building projects. New plans are being added all of the time.

multi-Level Deck with Pergola and Screen Wall

Free Deck Plans from the Back Home Newsletter  Get reviews and links to free building plans and woodwork projects from a variety of sources. You'll also read about inexpensive blueprints, do-it-yourself kits and easy-to-use design/build software. Most importantly, you'll find buildings and projects that are simple and inexpensive to build and to maintain. If you're planning to build any type of garden structure or backyard building, sign up for your free subscription. You'll enjoy fresh designs and design ideas that will help you create something wonderful for your property and your family.

Rhona's Free Deck Plans

Free Deck Building Guides from Canadian Home Workshop Magazine  Build your own backyard deck with the help of these illustrated building guides.

Free Backyard Building Plans from Georgia-Pacific  Free, instant download, do-it-yourself backyard building plans from Georgia-Pacific include detailed drawings, material lists, safety advice and how-to hints.

Cedar Deck Design Ideas  Western Red Cedar is an attractive, durable material for all backyard projects. The Western Red Cedar Lumber Association offers a free series of beautiful and innovative designs.

Deck Building Guides from DoItYourself.com  Free, online guides to each stage of deck building, how-to advice, and building tricks and hints.

Eight Deck Plans and Building Instructions from Black and Decker  These free plans cover the most popular and versatile styles. At least one of them probably will provide you with the basic plan you need. There also is information to help you make any minor modifications to a plan to make it fit exactly right.

Free Do-It-Yourself Deck Plans from the California Redwood Association  Detailed do-it-yourself plans for building your own deck, deck planters, a bench that doubles as a deck railing and a shady pergola. These free, instant download plans include detailed artwork, materials lists and step-by-step building instructions.

Deck Plans from the Southern Pine Council  These free instant download plans for two attractive deck designs include step-by-step building instructions and material lists. 

Download Google SketchUp  SketchUp is a free, downloadable program that will let you design a deck or just about anything else.

Illustrated Deck Building Guides from the pages of Extreme How-To Magazine  Decks are quite often the first project many beginning do-it-yourselfers tackle, but it's important to understand the basics of deck construction. Decks are built in specific steps. By taking those steps one-at-a-time, building a deck can be fun and easy.

Free Deck Plans from Popular Mechanics Magazine  Great decks that you can build from free drawings and do-it-yourself building instructions by the editors of Popular Mechanics Magazine.

Western Red Cedar Deck Designer  Design your dream deck with the "Deck Designer" from the Western Red Cedar Lumber Association. Select and modify your deck's shape and size, add stairs, railings, and even additional levels. On completion, you will get a 3D print of your design plus a Deck Specification print-out which contains a how-to checklist, tips for success, a materials list and your three nearest Western Red Cedar suppliers.

Free Deck Building Guides from The Family Handyman Magazine  For the past 55 years, The Family Handyman Magazine has been providing readers with the most up-to-date home improvement information with easy to follow step-by-step instructions, plans and photographs. Now, many of their best how-to articles are available online.

Do-It-Yourself Deck Building Plans from Buildeazy.com  Quality online plans that use can use to help you build your own custom deck.

TimberTeck Deck Designer  TimberTech helps you start building your own dream deck  with their interactive decking design tool. Choose the size, shape and color of your deck. Add levels, stairs and railings. Create, change and save as many deck plans as you like.

Free Do-It-Yourself Deck Building Plans from Rona of Canada  Download a free twelve-page set of plans for an attractive, two level deck, with a built-in planter, shady pergola and lattice privacy screen. The drawings include foundation plans, floor plans, elevations, building and wall sections and material lists. They are accompanied by step-by-step building instructions and guides on deck planning, tools, techniques and how-to information.

Online Deck Building Guidebook from Black and Decker  Black and Decker offers plenty of reasons for you to use their great tools in your backyard. Their series of free illustrated online building lessons form a step-by-step guide to planning and building any type of deck.

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DIY Deck Builders

Do-It-Yourself Deck Building: Plans, Software, Components, Hardware and Accessories  Build a new deck yourself, or repair, improve, expand or renovate your old one with these easy to use plans, step by step instructions, material lists, hardware, lighting and accessories. You can even design your own new deck to fit perfectly into your home and backyard with easy-to-use deck design software from a variety of publishers.

BigHammer Software

Deck Building Help

Deck Plan Software - Do-It-Yourself Custom Deck Design  Do you want the perfect deck, patio or pool surround for your backyard? Do you need to fit your deck into the shape of your home? Create the right design and building plans yourself with one of these inexpensive, easy-to-use software programs. They are available online or by instant download, so you can get started right now.

Broderbund Software

Octagonal Deck Benches

Do It Yourself Backyard Project Plans  Build your own shed, deck, playhouse, arbor, gazebo, playground and outdoor furniture with step by step instructions and do-it-yourself plans by the editors of Workbench, Garden Gate, Better Homes & Gardens, Family Handyman and Woodsmith magazines. Most of the plans download instantly, so you can get started today: Sheds  Play Houses  Arbors and Gazebos  Gardeners' Projects  Playgrounds  Decks  Outdoor Furniture  Bird Houses  

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Have all plans reviewed by your building department or by an experienced building professional who knows local conditions, before you purchase materials or start to build. Plans may have to be modified by a local professional to suit your site's building code and weather requirements.

 

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