1. Gather information and complete the basic questions inside.

On the back page grid, sketch a rough layout of what your deck should look like.
2. Then using the
information from this
pre-planner, book an
appointment with a store
associate to answer
questions on the Deck
Design Computer to
receive a 3-D drawing
of your deck, a list of
materials and a price.
3. Well help you gather
the materials youll
need so that you have
everything before you
start. Well arrange
delivery or load your
vehicle, plus show
you how to build
and seal your deck
. . .
anything you want
to know about
deck building.
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Drill
Plumb Bob
Gloves
Chalk Line
Level
Tape Measure
Sealers
Flashing
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Designing your new deck is as easy as 1, 2, 3 with
The Home Depots FREE Deck Design Computer.
You can design a deck using standard shapes and sizes,
or a custom, free-form deck with a hot tub and even multi-levels!
Get started on your new deck today!
Customers should check with local municipalities for the necessary permits and code requirements.
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Deck Pre-Planner Worksheet
For the custom design of your
deck, youll need to have some
basic information.
Please take accurate measurements - this will enable
the Deck Design Computer to provide you with an
accurate plan, materials list and price information.
1. What is the approximate
length of your deck?
9. Which stair design do you plan to use?
Circle one.
6. For deck support, what
lumber do you plan to use?
Joists
Beams
Posts
7. How many levels?
(multi-level deck)
8. What is the deck height?
Over 24
Under 24
2. What is the approximate
width of your deck?
3. What shape/type do you
want your deck?
Rectangular L-Shaped
Custom
4. Will the deck be attached
to your home?
Yes No
10. Would you like a border or pattern?
Yes No
5. What type of material
would you like?
Resin Composite
Cedar Pressure-treated
12. Would you like a straight edge
deck or curved deck?
Straight edge Curved
13. Do you want built-in benches?
Yes No
Storage? Yes No
14. Would you like built-in lighting?
Yes No
How many lights?
15. What style of railing would you
like? Circle one.
11. What direction would you like the
boards to run? Circle one.
Note: Be sure to show decking direction on your sketch on the back page.
No Landing
A. Horizontal B. Vertical
D. Diagonal (NW/SE) C. Diagonal (NE/SW)
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16. Do you want skirting?
Yes No
19. Are you aware of our credit options?
17. Do you want privacy walls?
Yes No
18. How do you want your deck
fastened? Screws Nails
Hidden Fastening System
Narrow Pickets Wide Pickets
Glass Glass Panel - Clear
Glass Panel - Tinted Decorative Spacers
Composite Vinyl
Wood/Aluminum Wood
Railings continue
in the next panel . . .
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Deck Pre-Planner Worksheet
For the custom design of your
deck, youll need to have some
basic information.
Please take accurate measurements - this will enable
the Deck Design Computer to provide you with an
accurate plan, materials list and price information.
1. What is the approximate
length of your deck?
9. Which stair design do you plan to use?
Circle one.
6. For deck support, what
lumber do you plan to use?
Joists
Beams
Posts
7. How many levels?
(multi-level deck)
8. What is the deck height?
Over 24
Under 24
2. What is the approximate
width of your deck?
3. What shape/type do you
want your deck?
Rectangular L-Shaped
Custom
4. Will the deck be attached
to your home?
Yes No
10. Would you like a border or pattern?
Yes No
5. What type of material
would you like?
Resin Composite
Cedar Pressure-treated
12. Would you like a straight edge
deck or curved deck?
Straight edge Curved
13. Do you want built-in benches?
Yes No
Storage? Yes No
14. Would you like built-in lighting?
Yes No
How many lights?
15. What style of railing would you
like? Circle one.
11. What direction would you like the
boards to run? Circle one.
Note: Be sure to show decking direction on your sketch on the back page.
No Landing
A. Horizontal B. Vertical
D. Diagonal (NW/SE) C. Diagonal (NE/SW)
HOUSE
HOUSE
HOUSE
HOUSE
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3
5
7
2
4
6
16. Do you want skirting?
Yes No
19. Are you aware of our credit options?
17. Do you want privacy walls?
Yes No
18. How do you want your deck
fastened? Screws Nails
Hidden Fastening System
Narrow Pickets Wide Pickets
Glass Glass Panel - Clear
Glass Panel - Tinted Decorative Spacers
Composite Vinyl
Wood/Aluminum Wood
Railings continue
in the next panel . . .
1. Gather information and complete the basic questions inside.
On the back page grid, sketch a rough layout of what your deck should look like.
2. Then using the
information from this
pre-planner, book an
appointment with a store
associate to answer
questions on the Deck
Design Computer to
receive a 3-D drawing
of your deck, a list of
materials and a price.
3. Well help you gather
the materials youll
need so that you have
everything before you
start. Well arrange
delivery or load your
vehicle, plus show
you how to build
and seal your deck
. . .
anything you want
to know about
deck building.
8
9
1
0
0
1
6
8
0
3


D
R
C


9
3
5
5

-

1
A

1
B
Sketch Out Your New Deck!
CHDS-438 5/09
Dont forget: Hammer
Saw
Drill
Plumb Bob
Gloves
Chalk Line
Level
Tape Measure
Sealers
Flashing
C
u
s
t
o
m
e
r

N
a
m
e
:
P
h
o
n
e
:
DECK DESIGN
PRE-PLANNER
Designing your new deck is as easy as 1, 2, 3 with
The Home Depots FREE Deck Design Computer.
You can design a deck using standard shapes and sizes,
or a custom, free-form deck with a hot tub and even multi-levels!
Get started on your new deck today!
Customers should check with local municipalities for the necessary permits and code requirements.
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A
M
P
L
E
HOUSE
RAILING DIRECTION
TREE
DOWN
STAIRS
RAILING
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