Required Tools for this Project
Have the necessary tools for this DIY project lined up before you start—you’ll save time and frustration.
Required Materials for this Project
Avoid last-minute shopping trips by having all your materials ready ahead of time. Here's a list.
- Garden hose
- Landscaping paint
- Biofilter
- Pond liner
- 2x6 8' (2)
- 2x6 10' (1 )
- 2x4 10' (6)
- 2x4 8' (2)
- 2x4 10' (1)
- 2x4 8' (15)
- 3/4" plywood 4x8 (3)
- 3/4" gravel (2.5 yds.)
- Sand (5 yds.)
- 2 x 2 stakes
- Decking 5/4 x 6 8' (23)
- 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)
- No. 20 biscuit slots
- Side grade beams (treated) 4x4 12' (2)
- End grade beams (treated) 4x4 8' (2)
- Side pond ledgers (treated) 2x4 10' (2)
- End pond ledgers (treated) 2x4 10' (1)
- Outrigger joists (treated) 2x4 10' (2)
- Side grade beam ledgers (treated) 2x6 12' (2)
- End grade beam ledgers (treated) 2x6 10' (2)
- Access panel framing (treated) 2x2 8' (1)
