mailin 0 #1 April 27, 2005 I have to write a proposal for my technical writing class, and was assigned the task of writing one for a back yard deck... ... with a $2500 budget... wich means it'll have to be level with the ground Anybody have rough estimates on wood pricing? Or a place where I could get a list of things that a deck should be made of? a rough list from my (not so) helpful father: Nails Frame materials - $10 per piece of wood 2 x 8 for framing 1 x 4 ~$300 for decking?? Rails Stairs Labor $25/hr – 32 man hours? TIA! JenArianna Frances Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumper03 0 #2 April 27, 2005 www.homedepot.comScars remind us that the past is real Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brains 2 #3 April 27, 2005 Jen, HERE is a way to estimate for a 12X12 deck with lumber prices in my area.Use 78148 as the zip code ( i doubt they have a McCoys in RI )It doesn't give you a detailed lumber takeoff, but it should get you close. Never look down on someone, unless they are going down on you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mailin 0 #4 April 27, 2005 of course I tried that silly they don't price wood there - dad says its cause it changes daily. jenArianna Frances Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mailin 0 #5 April 27, 2005 OMG - I love you!! Thanks a billion! JenArianna Frances Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
monkycndo 0 #6 April 27, 2005 It all depends on the size of the deck. I'd go to a big box lumber yard which will have the Sunset Books guide to decks. They have lots of pictures, and you can get a material list and the prices for the materials while you are there. If you hire it out, labor cost will run 30%-50% of the total cost, depending on how complicated it is. Monkeyboy50 donations so far. Give it a try. You know you want to spank it Jump an Infinity Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brains 2 #7 April 27, 2005 QuoteOMG - I love you!! Thanks a billion! Jen Anytime If you need a detailed list, they have them in the store, i think, there is one less than two miles from my office and i could get it and fax it to you or something if you need it. I don't have a scanner or i would send it to you that way. Let me know if you need anymore stuff. Never look down on someone, unless they are going down on you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yardhippie 0 #8 April 27, 2005 QuoteI have to write a proposal for my technical writing class, and was assigned the task of writing one for a back yard deck... ... with a $2500 budget... wich means it'll have to be level with the ground Jen I love that! But really, can you get a deck level with the ground for 2500? Or would you really want it level with the ground... see, I live on a hill... good luck, seems you have what you need!Goddam dirty hippies piss me off! ~GFD "What do I get for closing your rig?" ~ me "Anything you want." ~ female skydiver Mohoso Rodriguez #865 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 30 #9 April 27, 2005 Quote I love you!! Like in prison??? Remster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildblue 7 #10 April 27, 2005 QuoteQuote I love you!! Like in prison??? Jealous?it's like incest - you're substituting convenience for quality Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mailin 0 #11 April 27, 2005 beat me to it JenArianna Frances Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunshine 2 #12 April 27, 2005 Thats a sissy project. You should be writing a proposal for a house foundation. Concrete is where it's at baby!! I love my job. ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeepman222 0 #13 April 28, 2005 go to homedepot lumber area by the metal conn they plane for different size decks pick the one you want take to the lumber desk and ask them to price it out for you if you do not know anyone in your area for labor cost you can always check out RS means web site they maybe able to help good luck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
