This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows how to save a wood deck from a catastrophic collapse.
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Tools for How to Safely Attach a Deck to a House:
- Sledgehammer
- Circular saw
- Drill/driver
- Impact wrench
- Hammer drill with 1/2-inch-diameter masonry bit
Shopping list for How to Safely Attach a Deck to a House:
- 2x4s and 2x6s_-inch x 10-inch galvanized lag screws with washers
- _-inch x 10-inch masonry wedge anchors
- Pressure-treated 2x4
- Engineered-lumber joist hangers
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