Deck checklist and material list

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Site prep

Confirm the finished deck height against the door threshold and any step down the owner expects.
Locate underground services before digging footings. In Ontario, request locates through Ontario One Call before you dig.
Check grade and drainage under the deck footprint. Water should move away from the house, not pool under the deck.
Confirm footing locations clear fences, property lines, easements, and septic components where present.
Stage lumber off the ground, covered, with stickers between layers so boards stay straight before install.

Measurements to confirm

Deck length and width, measured to the outside of the finished frame, not the house wall alone.
Board width and gap together. The pair sets the pitch that drives the board count.
Joist spacing. This pack assumes 400 mm (16 in) centres, matching the calculator.
Stair location, stair total rise and run, and where the stair stringers land.
Railing length on each open side, gate locations, and any privacy screen sections.

Permits and code notes for Canada, general level

Many Canadian municipalities require a building permit for a deck above a set height off grade, for a deck attached to the house, or both. The threshold varies by municipality.
Guard requirements, stair handrails, and footing depth below frost line are code matters that depend on height, soil, and local amendments.
General information only, not code advice. Confirm local code and permit requirements with your municipality and a qualified professional before you build.

Material list

Item	Specification or size	Purchasable unit
Deck boards	Board width as entered, length equal to deck length	Board, sold by stock length
Joists	Length equal to deck width	Piece, sold by stock length
Rim and ledger boards	To match frame layout	Piece, sold by stock length
Deck screws	Exterior rated, length suited to board thickness	Box
Joist hangers and hardware	Sized to the joist	Piece
Footing material	Tube forms, concrete, or screw piles as designed	Bag, tube, or pile
Stair material	Stringers, treads, risers	Piece

Estimates only. Verify quantities, layout, and local requirements before ordering or building. Permits and code notes: General information only, not code advice. Confirm local code and permit requirements with your municipality and a qualified professional before you build.