Decks - Olympic Building Centre

Your Home for Decks!

Building a deck can be a rewarding experience and a feeling of pride once completed is a great feel-good moment. For many, the thought of tackling a deck project is a daunting experience. Relax, it doesn’t have to be. With the help from an Olympic Coach, your deck project will be off to a great start.

Prep

Check with your local municipality for local building codes. In Winnipeg you can check out the following links:

But you’ll need a plan to identify where your deck will be situated taking into consideration your lot size and dimensions as well as where it will be in relation to your house.

Did you know? If you have a basic sketch and some dimensions, Olympic can provide a complete plan to build your deck. Click on the ‘Construction Plan’ for details.

Construction Plan

Overall size of the deck
Size and spacing of beams, post and deck joists

Decide what materials you’ll need to build your deck, composite vs. wood. Composite decks may seem expensive but are they? Many composite deck material manufacturers have products that can last upward of 25 years or more. Your wood deck, depending on the elements and maintenance, could need replacing within 15 years. Before choosing a material, considering the following:

Composite vs. Wood:

LOW MAINTENANCE No need for staining, or repairs– just periodic cleanings with deck wash
CARPE DIEM OUTDOOR LIVING No weekends spent  maintaining, power washing, sanding or fixing
CURB APPEAL composite decks return around 66% on investment*  and instantly add property value
PEACE OF MIND Industry leading warranties mean no warping, rotting, splitting, mold or insect damage
EARTH FRIENDLY Almost entirely green products

Other things to consider:

Type of foundation
Height of the deck and the type of railing to be used

Tips & FAQs

Need inspiration? Check out the TimberTech Deck Designer

Click this link to watch ‘How to install groundscrews’ (opens Youtube)

AND REMEMBER!!! Always call before you dig. In Manitoba, you’ll need to call: Hydro, Bell MTS and Shaw.

If you’re considering things like hot tubs, pergolas or a future enclosure remember to let us know that.

Olympic Building Centre has easy payment options for your deck with competitive interest rates and no administration fees or pre-payment penalties.

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Tools

You will need the following tools to tackle a deck project:

2-4 ft. level
Hammer(s)
Gloves
Tape Measure
Square
Saws (Circular and/or Mitre Saw)
Plumb bob
Chalk line
Shovel
Wheelbarrow
Wrenches and Socket Set
Drill and Drill Bits (Wood and Masonary)
Post Hole Digger or Auger

Ready to book a consultation?

One of our dedicated Olympic Coaches would love to meet with you to discuss your project goals. Click on the button to schedule your appointment.

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