Deck Building · DeKalb County, GA
Deck Building in DeKalb County, GA
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Deck Building in DeKalb County: what to know
Quick answer
Deck Building in DeKalb County, GA is available through DeckBuildingServices.net, a free referral service that connects homeowners in 8 covered towns in DeKalb County with independent deck contractors. In DeKalb County's covered ZIP codes, the median home was built in 1981 and the area averages 49 freezing nights a year (NOAA).
Deck Building and local data in DeKalb County
Footing depth is the first local question. The Atlanta Peachtree AP weather station records about 49 nights a year at or below freezing for in DeKalb County's covered ZIP codes, so footings must reach the frost depth the building department sets, and about 0.5 inches of yearly snowfall feeds into beam and joist sizing.
51% of the 279,175 homes in DeKalb County's covered ZIP codes are detached houses and 8% are townhouses or other attached homes, which sets the mix between open backyard decks and compact elevated ones; with a median build year of 1981, most new decks bolt to a modern rim joist behind proper flashing.
About 53 days a year reach 90°F, so orientation, shade and board color are design decisions in DeKalb County's covered ZIP codes, not afterthoughts.
| Town | ZIPs | Homes | Median year built |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | 40 | 525,618 | 1988 |
| Decatur | 4 | 60,334 | 1974 |
| Stone Mountain | 3 | 49,966 | 1983 |
| Avondale Estates | 1 | 3,145 | 1974 |
| Clarkston | 1 | 8,618 | 1978 |
| Pine Lake | 1 | 472 | 1952 |
| Scottdale | 1 | 1,836 | 2002 |
| Tucker | 1 | 15,813 | 1983 |
Who issues permits for deck building in DeKalb County?
Permits for deck building in DeKalb County come from DeKalb County's building office for unincorporated areas, or the town's own building department inside incorporated towns. Bring your plan or scope to them before work starts; Georgia's licensing and code rules are summarized on our Georgia page.
How the work itself is done is covered in our deck building guide.
FAQs
Deck Building questions in DeKalb County
Who provides deck building in DeKalb County, GA?
Independent deck contractors. DeckBuildingServices.net is a free referral service: you call, confirm your ZIP code and describe the project, and you are connected with a contractor serving DeKalb County who gives their own site visit, written scope and price.
Do I need a permit for deck building in DeKalb County?
Permits for deck building in DeKalb County come from DeKalb County's building office for unincorporated areas, or the town's own building department inside incorporated towns. Bring your plan or scope to them before work starts; Georgia's licensing and code rules are summarized on our Georgia page.
What affects the cost of deck building in DeKalb County?
deck size and shape — angles and curves add labor, height above grade and the amount of post, beam and bracing work and decking material and fastening system. Locally, footing depth for about 49 freezing nights a year adds to foundation work. Prices come from the contractor after a site visit.
What decking material works best in DeKalb County's climate?
Light-colored composite or pressure-treated wood is a good starting point: about 53 days of 90°F+ heat make board color and surface temperature important.
Which towns in DeKalb County are covered?
Atlanta, Avondale Estates, Clarkston, Decatur, Pine Lake, Scottdale, Stone Mountain and Tucker.
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