Make a mark 1-5/8 in. out from the deck on both sides. Then make another mark 5-1/8 in. inside the first mark. Draw plumb lines up from these marks and cut a 5-1/8-in. slot through the siding but ...

The wood used to build your home and front porch deck has been hybridized so it grows fast. As such, it has a much higher concentration of the lighter-colored spring wood in the annual growth bands.

Let’s break down the costs to build a deck, and how to save on those costs. Key takeaways. The average cost to build a deck is around $8,000, or $30-60 per sq. fit.