Method for constructing decks

A method for constructing a deck comprising the steps of assembling a pair of side boards, a front board and a back board to define a rim joist box;

• positioning a pair of jacks in spaced-apart relationship with respect to each other on opposite sides of the rim joist box;
• placing said opposite sides of the rim joist box on the jacks, respectively;
• operating the jacks to level the rim joist box;
• adding supporting posts to the rim joist box;
• adding at least one center support to the rim joist box;
• adding spaced-apart floor joists to the rim joist box and the center support;
• and providing at least one set of steps extending from the rim joist box for accessing the deck.

A method for constructing a deck against a structure at a structure door comprising the steps of assembling a pair of side boards, a front board and a back board to define a rim joist box;

• positioning a pair of jacks in spaced-apart relationship with respect to each other on opposite sides of the rim joist box;
• placing said opposite sides of the rim joist box on the jacks, respectively;
• operating the jacks to level the rim joist box;
• adding supporting posts to the rim joist box;
• adding at least one center support to the rim joist box;
• adding spaced-apart floor joists to the rim joist box and the center support;
• adding a front rail and a pair of side rails to the supporting posts, wherein the front rail and the side rails are spaced-apart from the rim joist box and providing at least one set of steps extending from the rim joist box for accessing the deck.