May need to pull permit. Check with your local county or city dept regarding
decks. Follow the codes as far as the construction goes. 5/4 deck boards
require 16" OC and are more expensive than the 2 x 6 boards which can use
24" OC. Keep in mind height is also an issue as far as railing / baluster
and stair tread.


"Mike" wrote in message
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My current deck is pretty small and I want to extend it out from the
house about 10 feet and reposition the stairs. Do I need to have an
architect or engineer check it out first or can I start pouring the
footings and just begin?