Deck Building · Gwinnett County, GA
Deck Building in Gwinnett County, GA
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Deck Building in Gwinnett County: what to know
Quick answer
Deck Building in Gwinnett County, GA is available through DeckBuildingServices.net, a free referral service that connects homeowners in 10 covered towns in Gwinnett County with independent deck contractors. In Gwinnett County's covered ZIP codes, the median home was built in 1996 and the area averages 49 freezing nights a year (NOAA).
Deck Building and local data in Gwinnett 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 Gwinnett 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.
70% of the 314,843 homes in Gwinnett County's covered ZIP codes are detached houses and 6% are townhouses or other attached homes, which sets the mix between open backyard decks and compact elevated ones; with a median build year of 1996, 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 Gwinnett County's covered ZIP codes, not afterthoughts.
| Town | ZIPs | Homes | Median year built |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrenceville | 4 | 90,514 | 1996 |
| Buford | 2 | 39,518 | 2003 |
| Duluth | 2 | 47,859 | 1995 |
| Norcross | 2 | 30,406 | 1988 |
| Snellville | 2 | 30,500 | 1993 |
| Dacula | 1 | 15,905 | 2003 |
| Grayson | 1 | 8,502 | 2003 |
| Lilburn | 1 | 22,443 | 1986 |
| Peachtree Corners | 1 | 17,186 | 1989 |
| Suwanee | 1 | 30,373 | 2002 |
Who issues permits for deck building in Gwinnett County?
Gwinnett County Planning and Development issues deck permits for unincorporated areas through its online portal; cities within the county have their own departments. Owners can pull a permit for their own home with proof of ownership and an owner-as-contractor affidavit.
What extra reviews can a Gwinnett deck need?
County deck guidance calls for Environmental Health approval on homes with septic systems and a review of setbacks, easements and stream buffers.
Authoritative references
- Building Services — Gwinnett County Planning and Development
How the work itself is done is covered in our deck building guide.
FAQs
Deck Building questions in Gwinnett County
Who provides deck building in Gwinnett 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 Gwinnett County who gives their own site visit, written scope and price.
Do I need a permit for deck building in Gwinnett County?
Gwinnett County Planning and Development issues deck permits for unincorporated areas through its online portal; cities within the county have their own departments. Owners can pull a permit for their own home with proof of ownership and an owner-as-contractor affidavit.
What affects the cost of deck building in Gwinnett 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 Gwinnett 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 Gwinnett County are covered?
Buford, Dacula, Duluth, Grayson, Lawrenceville, Lilburn, Norcross, Peachtree Corners, Snellville and Suwanee.
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