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' PAGi«^LUNDEALER • m EVEN A BEGINNING DO-IT-YOURSELFER can build a simple parquet modular deck follow­ ing this design from Georgia-Pacific Corp. Money-saving tips on buying lumber and building a deck The type of deck you need or can build depends on your house, landscaping and avail­ able space. It also depends on your budget. Before you start a deck proj­ ect, here are some basic sugges­ tions for buying material and planning a deck your family will enjoy for years to come. Build it yourself. Even a be­ ginning do-it-yourselfer can build a deck, using hammer, saw and other basic carpentry tools. If you're not confident enough to start out building your own deck, help a more experi­ enced friend or neighbor and pick up some basic skills in the process. Plan your project carefully and buy the smallest quantity of materials necessary to do the job. Overbuying is wasteful-- but so is underbuying. Don't skimp. If you plan properly, you'll have some scrap materials left over that arc perfect for building planters, benches and other fin­ ishing touches. So measure carefully, then consult the ex­ pert--your building materials dealer--before you buy. Buy smart! Buy the lowest grade of lumber that will do the job. There are many attractive species of lumber available. Georgia-Pacific's own mill grade of redwood, called Bee Redwood, for example, is beau­ tiful, durable and surprisingly economical. For foundation or support lumber, use fir or another va­ riety of treated lumber. Cedar, clear grades of fir or pine and redwood are all excellent choices for decking. Buying materials out-of-sea- son or on sale can also save money. Decking materials may be cheaper in the fall or winter when building is slack. Buy when the price is low and store your lumber until spring when you're ready to build. Before you buy decking ma­ terials, decide on the finished look you want. If you plan to stain the deck, buy the appropri­ ate type of lumber for staining. If you want a weathered look, be sure to apply a bleaching stain to the right type and grade of lumber. '. You can also save money if you buy a lesser appearance FRIDAY. MAifcfl'tf, MM grade of lumber, then paint it to match or contrast with the house. t- Again, consult your building supply dealer before purchasing to be sure you get the look you want. Shop around your city. Local differences in (Mice could also yield savings. Finally, the investment of time and money in your new deck should be protected like any other investment. <, A lumber deck is like furni­ ture or any wood product: it should be initially and periodi­ cally maintained with a preser­ vative to prolong its life and beauty. Before beginning construc­ tion, check the building code requirements in your area. When building next to a house, garage or other structure, anchor the deck to the building to provide rigidity. And be sure to use only galva­ nized metal fastenings that are ' non-corrosive and non-staining. Many beautiful decks have been spoiled by rusty nails! The plan shown here is for a 12' x 12' parquet deck designed for level ground. Because it's modular, the deck can be re­ duced, enlarged or arranged in different shapes depending on the space. Frame a nailing jig from scrap lumber with an inside dimen­ sion of 36" x 36". Precut 17.6 pieces of 2" x 4" lumber, each 3 feet long. Lightly ease the raw edges of each piece. When in direct con­ tact with the ground, only treated lumber should be used. Using jig, assemble sixteen parquet blocks. Allow a Vis" space between the parallel deck members. Nail each end of the deck member with two counter­ sunk lOd nails. Lay out deck site with stakes and line. Excavate to a depth of six inches. Maintain a perpen­ dicular edge and level bottom of excavation. Fill with three inches of gravel (V* minus gravel or alter­ nate). Level with hand rake, then cover gravel with three inches of sand. Level sand and tamp firmly. Lay parquets firmly in place. Alternate direction of decking. When all parquets have been laid in place, fill outside edge of excavation with sand to prevent parquets from shifting. If you wish, you may toe nail the parquets together for rigidity. Materials you'll need to build' this deck include 32 2" x 4" lum­ ber nailing cleats 3r long; 144 2" x 4" lumber decking 3' long; 38 cubic feet sand; 38 cubic feet gravel; 8d galvanized common nails. More do-it yourself project ideas and plans are in Georgia- Pacific's new project idea book­ let entitled "WOODWORKS, 29 Great Projects You Can Build." Send $1.00 to WOOD­ WORKS, Dept. M, Georgia- Pacific Corp., 900 S. W. Fifth Ave., Portland, OR 97204. SELECT THE RIGHT WINDOW Selecting the right window style, advises Andersen Corpo­ ration of Bayport, Minn., de­ pends on the ropm in which it is used. Meier's says.. .DO-IT-YOURSELF AND SAVE! 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