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Get Started creating your deck
Create your dream deck
Beautify your outdoor living space with a low-maintenance, custom designed deck. Start building your TimberTech dream deck — right here and now — with our interactive deck designer. Choose the size, shape and color of your deck. Add levels, stairs and railings. Create, change and save as many deck plans as you'd like. When complete, you can print out:
  • A 3-D model of your dream deck
  • A materials list
  • Installation guidelines
  • Helpful construction tips
Need some inspiration? Visit our photo gallery
Ready to design
Make sure you meet these system requirements:
  • 800x600 resolution, minimum 16 bit color
  • Windows 95/98/2000/XP/ME/NT 4.0
  • Java Update 1.5
  • Internet Explorer 4.0 or higher, or Netscape 4.72 or higher
Gather your specs
If you aren't sure about the details you're asked, but want to start a general design, just answer the questions to the best of your knowledge. You can always come back and change it later. You'll be asked about:
  • Live and static load
  • Post footer requirements
  • Footer depth below ground
  • Beam and post sizes
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