Building the deck close to the ground helps keeps the ... with plans to cut them to size later. I covered the tops of the ...

cover the area below the deck with black polyethylene film or landscape fabric and spread rock or mulch over it. The first step is installing the ledger board, where the deck connects to the building.

Labor costs average $25 to $40 per square foot to install a roof over your patio or deck. Looking for some backyard patio inspiration? A covered patio ... a permit since building a structure ...