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Planning your Deck Design

Careful planning of your deck design is essential when installing your deck. Prior to installation, take time to plan out your desired deck pattern to maximize the beauty of your design and avoid exceeding overhangs and unsightly abutment joints.

Different deck surface patterns are pictured below. It is important to note that the pattern you choose will determine how you frame your deck. (Refer to framing tips below.)

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Picture Frame pattern

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Bulls Eye Pattern

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Herringbone Pattern

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Combo Pattern

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Basketweave pattern

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Parallel Pattern

*We strongly recommend avoiding abutment patterns to reduce the aesthetic impact of expansion and contraction.
If this is not possible, proper gapping and the use of a double joist is critical (refer to gapping section)

Framing Tips

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