About Dan Donavin Expertise I can answer questions regarding planning, repairing, hiring contractors, and building decks, stairs, landings, and most residential outdoor woodwork. I know the building codes for my surrounding counties but I cannot answer specific question on passing inspections unless it is something nationwide.
Experience I have 10 years of carpentry experience and the last five years owning my own company. I currently build, repair and replace stairs and decking for new construction, remodeling, and commercial customers. I am often called on to bring stairs and decks up to code in new construction sites. I have used most new types of decking, railing, post, and fencing materials that are on the market.
Organizations Habit for Humanity
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Education/Credentials College of Dupage two years business and sales coursework
Expert: Dan Donavin Date: 6/23/2008 Subject: can we move a deck
Question Hi there Dan. We are on a tight budget and have been offered someone's existing deck for free if we will dismantle and take away. They have kept it in great shape and it is approximately 14X30 feet and low to the ground. Is there a way to take a deck and move it to a new location without ruining the wood? Any tips as to how to do this would be very helpful.
Thanks Jodi
Answer Hi Jodi,
You can move it but it is a large deck and heavy as well. The best thing is to take all the decking boards off first. Then you can support the deck and start cutting off the posts flush with the deck and separating the beams. You will have to reassemble on site and jack it up to the new height and bolt new posts to the ones you cut off. Make sure the deck is square before you put the decking boards back on.
Good Luck
Dan Donavin
Gorgeous Finish Works LLC
gorgeousbuilders@yahoo.com
