Phoenix Systems LLC
Office (703) 443-2699
Fax     (703) 738-7
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Class "A" Contractor
Builders License
Virginia License # 2705-0959-61 Expires 06-30-07

The Following Describes The Sequence Of Installing Your New Deck And Porch Enclosure.

You will receive a call from the front office to receive a start date for your project.

Phoenix Systems LLC will pull all the permits and will be responsible for all inspections.

Review project with the home owner and make any final changes.

Install a 2 x 10 ledger board against house and over existing siding.

Dig post foundation holes approximately 24" and fill with 8" of concrete.

Install 6 x 6 posts, with a 3" notch to hold the carrier beam.

Install beveled and routed carrier beams approximately 2 feet from each edge of the deck to
run parallel with the house (or where appropriate), thereby making our decks free standing
and safe.

Install 2 x 10 floor joists.

Install 2 x 6 floor boards.

Install 4 x 4 rail posts.

Install 2 x 4 top and bottom railings, screwed to the 4 x 4 rail posts with  2" pickets, screwed  
3-1/2" on center.

Install 2 x 6 hand rail, beveled and routed.

Install a 2 x 6 band board at the entire perimeter to cover unsightly showing of the ends of
the decking boards.

Install 4' wide steps with closed risers.

Rout all edges.

Some options as follows; railing designs, 45 degree cut corners with a sunburst railing, hot
tubs sunken in the deck or sitting above deck.  Optional Bench, Trellis, Free-Standing
Landing, Lattice, Gates or Planters.  Cedar, Synthetic or Vinyl decking available.  Also
available are vinyl railings.

Also wood structural upgrades are available for long spans and width with less posts.