How to Build a Formal Garden Pond and Deck: Materials List

Plans for a rectangular reflecting pond with ground-level boardwalk. Read an overview on how to build a formal garden pond and deck.

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How to Build a Formal Garden Pond and Deck
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Pond Materials List

 

MATERIAL

LENGTH

QTY.

Pond wall and deck framing (all treated):

     

Footing plates

2x6

8'

2

 

2x6

10'

1

Side wall plates

2x4

10'

6

End wall plates

2x4

8'

2

 

2x4

10'

1

Studs/cant strip

2x4

8'

15

3/4" plywood

4x8

 

3

Footings and fill (including boardwalk fill):

3/4" gravel

2.5 yds.

Sand

5 yds.

Deck Materials List

 

MATERIAL

LENGTH

QTY.

Decking

5/4 x 6

8'

23

Hardware:

Galv. 16d box nails

2 lbs.

3" deck screws

2 lbs.

2" deck screws

1 lb.

1/4 x 3" lag screws with washers

40

EB-TY deck fasteners

200

Boardwalk framing (all treated):

Side grade beams

4x4

12'

2

End grade beams

4x4

8'

2

Side pond ledgers

2x4

10'

2

End pond ledgers

2x4

10'

1

Outrigger joists

2x4

10'

2

Side grade beam ledgers

2x6

12'

2

End grade beam ledgers

2x6

10'

2

Access panel framing

2x2

8'

1

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