Requirements for deck construction have gone from virtually nonexistent in 2000 to an almost full plate of measures today that help make decks safer and more durable. We've collected these articles to show you how to build a deck that is up to code and sure to last. They can serves as a guide for all the parts of the project, from initial design to tool and material selection, all the way through the process of building your own deck (and keeping it looking new). We love building decks and think you will too.