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LIFETIME LIMITED WARRANTY

Covering your use of EXTRAGREEN™ wood for as long as you own your home

or farm.

When used in an application which is consistent with the intended end use

identified on the product label or stamp and in conjunction with a residential or

agricultural structure located in the United States of America, then subject to the

conditions contained in this Warranty, your EXTRAGREEN™ wood is warranted

against such damage by termites or fungal decay as would make the lumber

structurally unfit for the applications for which it was intended.

This warranty is good from the date of purchase for as long as you

own the property on which your new EXTRAGREEN™ wood structures are built.

This warranty is applicable to the original purchaser and property owner only,

and is not transferable to any other property owner. The original consumer

purchaser will be entitled to be reimbursed for the actual, reasonable cost of new

EXTRAGREEN™ wood which is purchased to replace wood which was made

structurally unfit by damage due to termites or fungal decay. To obtain the

necessary prior approval for, and make arrangements for, this reimbursement,

the original owner must send sufficient amount of EXTRAGREEN™ wood was

originally purchased to cover the number of board feet claimed to be damaged,

to the Warrantor, at:

EXTRAGREEN™ WOOD • Warranty Claim Administrator

L.D. McFarland Company

P.O. Box 1496 • Tacoma, WA 98401-1496

When making any warranty claim you may be required to send photographs

and/or pieces of damaged wood. In addition, at the Warrantor’s request, the

Warrantor and its representatives and agents must per permitted to inspect and

test the damaged structure.

Warrantor shall not be liable hereunder for damage to EXTRAGREEN™ wood

resulting from any case other than termites or fungal decay, or for any damage

to wood which has been used in a structure outside of the U.S.; used in

foundation systems (such as the Permanent Wood Foundation, and piling, pole

or heavy timber type residential construction); used in swimming pool sidewalls;

used as fence posts, vineyard stakes or tree supports in agricultural applications;

used where immersed in salt water; used for commercial or industrial projects;

used in commonly owned property and structures such as condominiums; or

used for and application or in a way that is not consistent with the end use

identified on its original label stamp.

Warrantor shall not be liable for any installation, repair, construction, labor or

similar costs, or for any costs or damage which may be associated with the

natural characteristic of some wood to split, crack, warp, or twist. To the

maximum extent permitted by applicable law, in no event shall Warrantor be

responsible for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential or financial damages

or expenses of any kind whatsoever, howsoever caused (whether or not due to

any deficiency or negligence in manufacturing, and whether or not relating to

loss, damage, death or injury) arising out of or relating to your purchase or use

of EXTRAGREEN™ wood.

For hem-fir, Douglas fir, and western hemlock, this warranty is null

and void unless all cut ends and bore holes were properly coated at the time of

construction with a suitable wood preservative, such as EXTRAGREEN™ End Cut

Solution, containing a minium of 1% copper. Proof of purchase of the

preservative is also required. These species are covered by this only when used

in the states of Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada,

New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming and Hawaii (except for

unincised decking which does not meet AWPA recommended standards, which

is specifically not warranted by Warrantor in Hawaii).

By purchasing EXTRAGREEN™ wood you accept this Warranty and

hereby acknowledge that this replaces all other representations, warranties,

guarantees, terms, covenants, agreements, promises, commitments, duties of

care or conditions (”Representations”), expressed or implied, statutory or

otherwise, indulging, quality or suitability, and there are no Representations

whatsoever with respect to EXTRAGREEN™ wood except the specific warranty

given hereunder. Only the Warrantor is liable under this Limited Warranty and

the directors, officers, employees and agents shall have no liability of any kind to

you or others with respect to your purchase or use of EXTRAGREEN™ wood.

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Introduction

A deck is one of the most versatile and valu-

able additions you can make to your home.

A well-made deck is great for entertaining or

for quiet family living, for showcasing a

beautiful yard or for hiding sloped or barren

land.

Building your deck yourself makes good sense.

It is a money-saving and simple project which

requires very few basic skills

and tools.

About This Book

The following

four sections in

this brochure

will guide you

in planning,

designing and building a basic deck, fencing,

and landscaping with timbers.

Great Decks: The Right Plan, The Best

Lumber

Designing the deck, choosing the type of

lumber to use and compiling a materials list

are three essential steps to building your own

deck. In this brochure, you will learn how to

plan, design, build and maintain a basic deck.

You will also learn to add railings and stairs,

as well as other advanced decking techniques.

With the proper preparation, the right tools

and wood from McFarland Cascade

, you’ll be

well on your way to the deck of a lifetime.

Getting Down To It

Building a deck is easy if you follow the

Six Steps to Building a Basic Deck listed

in this section.

Advanced Construction Techniques

For help in adding accessories such as

railings and stairs to your deck, or for

other advanced construction tips, turn to this

section.

Consumer Information, Tips and

Warranty

Read this section for further information

about handling treated lumber and about

general construction and maintenance.

Great Decks: The Right Plan, The Best Lumber

Careful planning is essential for your deck-

building project to be a success. There are

three steps to the planning process: Designing

the Deck, Choosing the Type of Lumber to Use

and Compiling a Materials List.

Designing the Deck

Designing your deck can be almost as much

fun as building and owning one. You can take

a stroll through your neighborhood for ideas,

read books and magazines, or just sketch out

what you have in mind. It’s fun being creative,

and there is no math involved in this stage —

just your imagination.

McFarland Cascade

Deck Lumber: The Obvious Choice

Choosing the right kind of lumber to use for

your deck is essential, fortunately, it is also

the easiest decision you’ll make in building

your deck.

Which Kind of Lumber Is Best For My Needs?

Whatever your requirements, McFarland

Cascade

has a product that will meet them,

whether your concern is for appearance,

strength or cost.

McFarland Cascade

offers treated framing

lumber options (the lumber used in the sup-

port and substructure of your deck) and a

variety of decking lumber (the

lumber used for the deck

surface, stairs and railings) to

suit your needs. Use the charts

on the next page to deter-

mine which framing

and decking prod-

ucts to order.

Building the

Deck of a Lifetime

Building Fences with Ease

Landscaping

with Timbers

Additional Products

Summary of content (25 pages)

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LIFETIME LIMITED WARRANTY Covering your use of EXTRAGREEN™ wood for as long as you own your home or farm.
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A deck is one of the most versatile and valuable additions you can make to your home. A well-made deck is great for entertaining or for quiet family living, for showcasing a beautiful yard or for hiding sloped or barren land. Building your deck yourself makes good sense. It is a money-saving and simple project which requires very few basic skills and tools.
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Building Decks TREATED FRAMING LUMBER OPTIONS Product Choices Color Visual Grade Unique Characteristics What You Need and How Many: A Materials Worksheet Key Measurements Construction Cedartone® PremiumSelect™ extra sort Premium visual grade/ 2" kiln dried prior to treatment to attain greatest dimensional stability First, refer to your deck design and to the adjacent illustration. Then record your deck’s measurements below. You will use these measurements to compile your materials list.
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Beams 1. Locate your deck’s joist span in the table below; this will determine your joist size and spacing. 1. Decide whether you will be using a single or double beam (see Attach the Beam on page 6 for details). Then use the following table to determine the beam size, the number of boards per beam (in parentheses) and the maximum allowable cantilever.
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Building Decks Post spacing: (deck length - 2 X cantilever) ÷ # of posts = ft. 3. Finally, determine the proper trimmed length of the post. Length of post: deck height + depth post will be buried - 1 1/2" ft. in. = Note: The untrimmed post must be at least this long, and should be longer to allow a margin for error. Ledger Board 1. You will need one ledger board. Below, determine its size and length. Ledger size (same as joist size): ft.
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1. Install the Ledger Board In This Step: you will prepare a flat surface on your house and will secure a ledger board to it; this will support the interior and side joists of your deck. Tools: framing square, tape measure, level, chalk line, circular saw, pry bar, caulking gun, hammer, drill with 5/16" bit, socket wrench. Materials: ledger board, joist hangers with hanger nails, caulk, flashing, framing nails.
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Building Decks 3 Install Your Posts 4 Attach the Beam In This Step: you will install the posts, either on pier blocks or in the ground. In This Step: you will either lay a single beam on top of the posts or you will attach a double beam to the sides of the posts.
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boards which “sandwich” the posts. Place the top of the beam boards flush with the mark and nail temporarily. Drill two pilot holes through each side of post and beam boards, then secure the entire assembly with lag bolts. Cut the posts with a hand saw, using the beam as a guide. Once the beam is installed, use a framing square to mark where the interior joists will sit on the top of the beam. 5 Install Your Joists In This Step: you will complete the substructure of your deck.
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Building Decks 1. Nail into the joist hanger. 2 Nail to the ribbon joist, flush with the top. 3. Align with marks on the beam and toenail in place This will minimize bowing Note: If the distance between the ledger and the beam exceeds 6' use blocking to keep the joists aligned. 6 And Lay Down Your Decking In This Step: you are almost finished! Install the decking boards, trim them and add fascia for a great, finished look.
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Installing Railings Railings enhance the beauty and safety of your deck. They can be simple or very elaborate — the variety of styles is almost endless. Railings are required for decks above a certain height; check your local building codes for this information. Railing Construction Tips • Install your posts, then your top rails, side rails and finally your rail cap. • Use lag bolts to attach the main posts to the deck.
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Building Decks Post Caps Styles Building Stairs Copper High Point ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Copper High Plateau Colonial Acorn ○ Patina High Point High Pyramid Suburban Pyramid Cascade Peak McFarland Flat Ball Cap \Flat Cedar Cap Stairs link your deck to the ground; they also connect different deck levels or span from decks to landing.
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Stairs with Landings ® McFarland Cascade offers treated Pre-Cut Stair Stringers in 2-,3-,4- and 5-Step sizes. Of course, all of our stringers carry a Limited lifetime warranty against decay and termites. Stair Building Construction Tips 1. You can hang your stringer with a common joist hanger, if you cut a notch in the stringer with a saw. 2. For stairs with more that 5 steps, you may need to install posts for intermediate support. 3.
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Building Decks 2 x 8 joist block 2x8 block step support 7:11 pre-cut stringers Wraparound Stairs This kind of stair may seem complex, but it’s really just two sets of regular stairs with a connecting area, as shown. You will need to Pre-cut build a corner stringers step support using 2x8’s, 2x6 block step support and use a 4" bevel square to cut your tread Form joist boards at a hanger to o 45 angle.
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Great Fences: The Best Lumber: Post Cap Post Rail Siding Board Building Fences An attractive, solid fence can be built using a simple combination of common structural and decorative elements supplied by McFarland Cascade®. Many of these products are covered by the exclusive McFarland Cascade® warranty. Check with your dealer for details.
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material is highly recommended for its durability. Cedar and redwood are other appropriate choices. Post Caps McFarland Cascade® post caps will provide the finishing touch you’re looking for. Board on Board — Horizontal and Vertical Curved Panel Picket See post caps in more detail on page 10. Getting Down To It Building Fences Building a fence is easy if you follow these six steps. Once you get started, you’ll find that there are no real obstacles.
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A 6- or 8-foot post spacing is most economical. Shorter sections that are needed to make the fence come out even should be placed at the corners or near the gates and buildings. If your fence will be built over uneven terrain you have two choices. On ground that is rolling and not steep, you can simply follow its natural course. For steeper slopes, you may wish to step the sections. Plan carefully for the differing post and fence board lengths that will be required for a stepped fence.
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Dig the Holes Digging the holes for your fence posts is easily accomplished in most soils with a twohandled clam shell digger. Rocky soil may require the use of a digging bar to loosen the soil. Power augers are great labor saving tools if you have many post holes to dig. Building Fences The hole should be about 8-inches in diameter for a 4”x4” post.
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6. Designing Your Gate Solid construction is the key to a long lasting gate. To install a gate, *See Pg. 4 for recommended hardware. Allow 1/4" Hinge Clearance and 1/2" Swing Clearance the first step comes when you are setting your face posts. Posts to either side of the gate should be absolutely plumb and set at least 24” in concrete. gate itself is framed with 2”x4”s and assembled with wood screws. Make it no wider than 48”. Allow 1/2” clearance for the latch and hinges.
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Great Landscaping Projects: The Best Lumber Yards on sloping lots or hillsides can be made more functional with McFarland Cascade® products. McFarland Cascade® products come in a variety of sizes and grades to meet all of your needs. Our 8' treated timbers with the “For Landscape Use Only” tagged product, are excellent for light duty raised garden beds and some stepped walls.
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The Safety of Treated Wood Treated wood is safe in all applications, from raisedbed vegetable gardens to garden benches. Once the EXTRAGREEN™ is fixed in the wood cells, it is highly leach-resistant. Pressure treated wood is also durable and economical. Because wood is a renewable resource, its use makes good environmental sense. diameter for a 4”x6” timber. Place a base stone or treated wood block in the bottom of the hole as a post foundation. Fill the timber holes with concrete.
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Deadman known as a “deadman” to reinforce the wall. A tie back may also be combined with slightly stepped timber placement. As shown in the 1/ adjacent illustration, 2" Setback placement of the tie back and “deadman” Original Slope will require more extensive excavation Deadman into the slope. These Tie Back Excavation supporting timbers Line are leveled to lie on Rebar one course of wall timbers and are spiked into the timber below before setting the next course.
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Consumer Safety Information • Wear gloves when working with wood. Use proper techniques when lifting. For additional information call toll-free at 1-800-282-0600 or see our website at www.ccasafetyinfo.com • After working with wood, and before eating, drinking, toileting, or using tobacco products, wash exposed skin areas thoroughly. This wood has been preserved by pressure-treatment with an EPA-registered pesticide, copper azole*, to protect it from termite attack and fungal decay.
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Western Red Cedar Balusters, Rails, Posts and Post Caps Stair Riser Bracket McFarland Cascade® cedar specialty products are manufactured from premium quality clear grade western red cedar, providing the ultimate in natural beauty and durability. McFarland Cascade® cedar specialty products are lightweight, easy to work with, and accept stain or clear wood finish beautifully. Use McFarland Cascade products on those outdoor projects where only the finest quality and workmanship are acceptable.
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Joist Caps ECAPS® The Joist Cap is designed to protect and lengthen the life of your deck. It works like an umbrella to keep the joist and underside of the deck plank clean and dry. It is available in both single and double joist widths. (11/2" & 3"). Many styles in injected molded plastic. Easy to install. Copper colored injection molded plastic base with post caps to attractively dress up wood posts and your EON® railing posts.
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