
Presented By:
Aaron Butt
This year, Aaron Butt will be focusing on integrating design and fine finishes into deck construction. His session will not only emphasize the importance of aesthetics but also cover the latest code requirements to ensure safety, longevity, and a high-quality end product for clients. Aaron will guide you through the details that will help you create beautiful, durable decks while ensuring compliance with the latest safety standards and building codes.
When you attend this clinic, you will:
• Learn vital code details for fastening and securing ledger and post connections along with proper mechanical fastening and support for exterior deck systems.
• See proper layout and fabrication of deck stair stringers.
• Observe a method for cutting and installing skirt boards and risers for a clean finish.
• Experience the details required to install composite deck inlays.
• Learn a simple method for laying out a curved deck frame.

CLINIC SCHEDULE
Friday, March 28th
9:15 am–9:30 am
Simple Baluster Layout Jig
9:30 am–10:30 am
Layout and Framing Deck Stair Stringers
11:00 am–12:00 pm
Deck Construction: Best Practice for Hanging, Fastening and Securing Your Deck Project
1:00 pm–2:00 pm
Trimming Out Deck Stairs: Accurate Layout of Skirt Boards & Risers
2:30 pm–3:30 pm
Framing a Deck Radius: A Simple Approach
4:00 pm–5:00 pm
Composite Deck Inlays: Creating Unique Detail
Saturday, March 29th
9:15 am–9:30 am
Simple Baluster Layout Jig
9:30 am–10:15 am
Framing a Deck Radius: A Simple Approach
10:45 am–11:30 am
Layout and Framing Deck Stair Stringers
12:30 pm–1:15 pm
Deck Construction: Best Practice for Hanging, Fastening and Securing Your Deck Project
1:45 pm–2:30 pm
Composite Deck Inlays: Creating Unique Detail