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A beautiful and code compliant deck overlooking a hilly landscape.

Your Guide to a Beautiful, Safe, Strong Deck

The Simpson Strong-Tie Deck Center

Are you looking to build a new deck, or do you simply want to ensure that your current deck is safe and code compliant? Whatever your decking needs, our Deck Center has the solutions. From finding the right products to navigating building codes, our resources can help make the process easier and make your deck safer.

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Connection Solutions to Meet the DCA6 Prescriptive Residential Wood Deck Construction Guide

When you’re building a residential wood deck, the International Residential Code® (IRC®) contains prescriptive and performance requirements to ensure all parts are safe and strong. The Prescriptive Residential Wood Deck Construction Guide (DCA6) provides prescriptive methods for single-level residential decks to meet the provisions of the 2015 edition of the IRC.

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Technical Bulletin for Connection Solutions to Meet the DCA6 Prescriptive Residential Wood Deck Construction Guide.
Backyard with two pergolas built with Outdoor Accents® Avant Collection™ hardware.

Where Great Backyards Begin

Whether you’re taking on a project for the love of the challenge, in need of a place to unwind, or creating spaces for family and friends to gather outside, a strong, beautiful outdoor structure can make all the difference. Look through our ideas, tools and plans to find a project that sparks your interest.