This document cross-references the DecksGo Plan 18-42 (sheets A1.0, A3.1, A3.2, A3.3, A3.4, A4.0) against the actual H.J. Bushka invoice (Quote 2604-045184 + Order 2604-045704).
| Item | Plan Calls For | Invoice Shows | Status |
|---|
| 6x6 posts (deck structure) |
9 pcs, variable length (A4.0) |
9 pcs 6x6x12' #2 PT SYP GC |
✓ 12' allows plenty of cutoff for slope |
| 4x4 posts (railing) |
10 pcs @ 3 FT (A4.0) |
10 pcs 4x4x8' #1 PT SYP GC |
? 8' is much longer than 3'. Store anticipated posts extending from below rim joist up to guardrail — this is CORRECT for through-bolted guard posts (bolt below joist + extends up to 36" + cap). Plan A4.0 spec of 3' is unrealistic; store upgraded appropriately. |
| 2x8 BEAMS |
4 pcs @ 14'-6" + 2 pcs @ 13'-6" (A4.0) |
4 pcs 2x8x16' + 2 pcs 2x8x14' |
? Store upgraded to longer lengths. You'll cut down to actual sizes. Extra scrap available. |
| 2x8 RIM BOARD (straight) |
2 pcs @ 16' (A4.0) |
3 pcs 2x8x16' (labeled RIM JOIST/BLKG) |
? 3 pieces vs plan's 2 — extra piece for blocking (which A1.0 requires at 12" OC at curved rim). |
| 2x8 CURVED RIM BOARD |
1 pc @ 15' (A4.0) |
Not clearly on Order #1 invoice |
⚠ VERIFY — Curved rim needs one 15' or 16' piece for kerf-cutting. May be included in the 3 pcs of 16' rim boards; if so, use one of those. |
| 2x8 JOISTS |
11 pcs @ 14' (A4.0) |
11 pcs 2x8x14' (Order 1) + 5 pcs 2x8x14' (Order 2) = 16 total |
✓ Extra 5 pieces cover the 12" OC modification (need ~15-16 joists total vs plan's ~11 at 16" OC) |
| Deck boards |
5/4x6 × 30 pcs variable (plan says PT or composite optional) (A4.0) |
Trex Transcend Lineage Rainier: 528 LF + 64 LF = 592 LF (grooved) |
? Composite substitution — plan lists composite as an option. Store fulfilled with premium Trex. |
| 2x6 RAILING CAPS |
1 @ 16', 1 @ 14', 1 @ 12' (A4.0) |
Matches exactly (RAILING CAPS labeled) |
✓ |
| 2x4 HORIZONTAL RAILING SUPPORT |
2 @ 16', 2 @ 14', 2 @ 12' (A4.0) |
4 @ 16', 2 @ 12' (labeled HOR. RAILING SUPPORT) |
? Total pieces = 6 (matches plan). Lengths differ — store swapped 2× 14' for 2× 16'. Extra material is fine, but no 14' pieces means you'll cut down from 16's for the 14' spans. |
| Fascia (1x10 PT per plan) |
1x10 PT × 3 pcs (16', 14', 12') (A4.0) |
Trex Transcend Lineage 1x12 Rainier × 9 pcs (12') |
? Composite fascia substitution + upgrade to 1x12. Better for pool environment; matches deck color. |
| 2x12 STAIR STRINGERS |
Plan A3.3: 2x10 min. stringer |
4 pcs 2x12x10' #1 PT SYP GC |
✓ Upgrade from 2x10 to 2x12 — stronger. 10' length is plenty for typical stair rise. Note: all 4 pieces are consumed by stringers — they do NOT also cover treads (see 2x6 row below). |
| Stair treads & riser boards |
A3.3 shows treads; risers must reject a 4" sphere (stair >30" above grade) |
12 pcs 2x6x16' (Order 2) |
✓ Allocate the Order #2 2x6 stock: two 2x6 per tread (≈11-1/4" with gap, matches 10" run + nosing) and one 2x6 per riser opening (closes the opening to ~2-1/4" — passes 4" sphere rule). Uses ~5 of the 12 pieces; remainder covers stair rail cap and benches. Alternative: buy 3× 2x12x8 for single-board treads. |
| 2x2 BALUSTERS |
"BALUSTERS TO BE 2X2s" (A3.2 detail 03) — but omitted from A4.0's lumber list (DecksGo assumes their aluminum Snap'n Lock kits, listed separately: 11 deck + 3 stair kits) |
NOT ON EITHER INVOICE |
⚠ NEED TO BUY — ~130 balusters (~112 deck at 4-1/2" OC over ~42' of rail + ~15-18 stair). Buy ~45 pcs 2x2x8' PT (3 balusters each at ~28"), or the Snap'n Lock kits. This was missing from every list — plan, invoices, and earlier drafts of these docs. |
| Item | Plan Calls For | Invoice Shows | Status |
|---|
| Post base for 6x6 |
"Pre-manufactured post base with post anchor" (A3.1 detail 01) |
9 × Simpson ABA66Z Z-MAX |
✓ ABA66Z is standard 6x6 surface-mount base (Simpson spec: 920 lb uplift, 11,415 lb download) |
| Concrete anchor |
Plan A3.1 detail 03: concrete screw, wedge bolt, or expansion bolt |
9 × 1/2" x 5-1/2" Torquemaster Blue Wedge Anchor Hot Galv |
✓ Bushka's standard pairing with the ABA66Z for residential deck loads. Plenty of pullout capacity — 1/2" wedge anchor in cured concrete typically exceeds the ABA66Z's 920 lb uplift rating. |
| Post-to-base fasteners |
Simpson ABA66Z spec: (8) 0.162" × 3-1/2" nails (16d common) OR (8) SD10 × 2-1/2" Strong-Drive Connector screws per anchor |
NOT ON INVOICE |
⚠ NEED TO BUY — Simpson SD10 × 2-1/2" Strong-Drive Connector Screws (SD10212), ~75 (8 per anchor × 9 anchors, plus a few extras) |
| Item | Plan Calls For | Invoice Shows | Status |
|---|
| Hurricane ties |
"Pre-manu. mechanical fastener or hurricane clip, OR threaded toe-nails" (A3.1 detail 04) |
50 × Simpson H2.5AZ Z-MAX |
✓ Need ~45-48 for 12" OC (15-16 joists × 3 beams); 50 provides buffer of 2-5 (tight) |
| Face-mount joist hangers |
Only needed if attaching to ledger (A3.1 detail 04 — but this is a FREESTANDING deck) |
35 × Simpson LUS28Z Z-MAX |
✗ RETURN — Not needed for freestanding deck. Joists sit ON TOP of beams with hurricane ties per plan. |
| Structural screws for hurricane ties |
Simpson H2.5AZ spec: (5) 0.131" × 2-1/2" nails OR (5) SD9 × 1-1/2" screws per side — 10 total per tie |
NOT ON INVOICE |
⚠ NEED TO BUY — Simpson SD9 × 1-1/2" Strong-Drive Connector Screws (SD9112), 500-count box (10 per tie × 45-48 ties = 450-480 needed) |
| Item | Plan Calls For | Invoice Shows | Status |
|---|
| Post-to-beam caps |
NOT called for (plan uses notched posts) |
9 × Simpson LPC6Z |
✗ RETURN — Following plan's notched-post method |
| Guardrail post to joist bolts |
"4 - 1/2" DIAMETER X 6" LONG (MIN.) BOLTS AND WASHERS" per 4x4 railing post (A3.2 Railing Post note). The 6x6 "Joist Connected Guard Post" alternate detail (A3.2 detail 02) shows 1/2" × 8" carriage bolts; the stair guardrail detail (A3.3) shows 2 thru-bolts per post. |
NOT ON INVOICE |
⚠ NEED TO BUY — 1/2" × 6-1/2" carriage bolts × 40 (4 per post × ~10 posts) + washers + nuts. Earlier drafts of this doc said 2 per post — that matches only the stair detail; the deck railing posts get 4 per the plan. |
| Baluster attachment screws/nails |
"2 - #8 WOOD SCREWS OR 2 - 8d POST-FRAME THREADED NAILS" per baluster (A3.2 detail 03) |
NOT ON INVOICE |
⚠ NEED TO BUY — #8 exterior wood screws (2-1/2" long), 5 lb box (~600 screws — 2 per baluster × ~130 balusters × top & bottom) |
| Top/bottom rail attachment |
"2 - 8d THREADED NAILS OR 2 - #8 WOOD SCREWS MIN. 2-1/2" LONG" (A3.2 detail 03) |
Included in #8 screw box above |
⚠ Covered by #8 screw purchase above |
| Cap rail screws |
Not specifically called out |
NOT ON INVOICE |
⚠ NEED TO BUY — 3" structural screws (already listed for rim) |
| Item | Plan Calls For | Invoice Shows | Status |
|---|
| Hidden clips |
Not specified (composite optional) |
6 boxes Trex Universal Hidden Clips (~540 clips) |
✓ Need ~464 at 12" OC — note the 50 sq ft/box rating assumes 16" OC, so our 12" OC consumes clips ~33% faster. ~75-clip buffer is adequate. |
| Face-screw plugs |
Not specified |
3 boxes 80ct Trex Solid Board Plugs |
✓ For perimeter and curved edge face-screwing (240 plugs vs ~130 needed). Plugs only — screws sold separately, see next row. |
| Plug-system screws for Transcend boards |
Not specified |
Only 1 box 75ct 2" screws marked "FOR TREX ENHANCE BOARDS ONLY" |
⚠ NEED TO BUY / VERIFY — boards are Transcend Lineage, not Enhance. Confirm with Bushka which screw seats the Rainier plugs in Transcend (e.g., Cortex for Trex Transcend 2-3/4"); need ~150. Don't build the face-screw plan around the Enhance-only box. |
| Fascia plug screws |
Not specified |
2 boxes Trex Composite Fascia Plug Screws (75ct each) |
✓ For attaching Trex fascia |
| Joist tape (protection) |
Not specified (best practice add) |
1 box 3-1/8" + 5 boxes 1-5/8" Trex Protect |
✓ Excellent — protects joists/beams from water, especially important on pool deck |