Decking Installation Tools List
Decking Installation Tools List
Are you planning on building a deck? You have to make sure you have the necessary tools to get on with your project. This list is meant to help you choose the tools you need in case you resort to a do-it-yourself effort. Chances are that you already have some of these tools at your disposal.
If you’re a new homeowner or you’re starting from scratch, these tools may prove useful in the future. That’s why not all these items are required in building a deck.
Basic Tools:
- Framing hammer
- Framing square
- Nail pouch
- Pencil
- Shovel
- Handsaw
- Plumb bob
- Cement hoe
- Trowel
- Torpedo level
- 4 ft level
- Socket wrench and socket set
- Adjustable crescent wrench
- Assorted screwdrivers
- Wheelbarrow
- Pry bar
- Caulking gun and caulk
- Combination square
- Tape measure
- Sawhorses
Safety Equipment:
- First aid kit
- Safety goggles
- Ear plugs
Electrical and Power Tools:
- Extension cords
- Power saw
- Miter saw
- Jigsaw
- Drill and drill bits
Alongside tools, you also need materials to build your deck. Here you have a list of materials that may be of use to you.
Deck materials of your choice:
- Railing
- Post caps
- Pier blocks
- Post anchors
- HDG nails
- HDG lag bolts or screws
- Flashing (if needed)
- Ledger board
- Girder stock
- Band joists
- Joist stock
- Post stock
- Water-repellant finish
- Joist hangers sealer
- Joist hanger nails
- Nylon string
- Right-angle brackets
- Ready-mix concrete