Catch the problems before the building department does.Permit rejections are one of the most common and most avoidable delays in any deck build. The Magnolia Deck Permit Checklist walks you through every area a reviewer will scrutinize, from guardrail height to footing depth to ledger flashing, so you can find the gaps before you submit.50+ checks. Organized from the most common issues to the most technical. Written for designers and homeowners who already have a plan and want to know it holds up.

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Magnolia Studios was founded by Philip Mitchell, an Architectural Technologist based in Edmonton, Alberta. Philip trained at the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology and works professionally in residential design, the same discipline these plans are drawn from.

Every Magnolia plan is produced using the same tools and methodology used in professional architectural practice. Drawings are developed to Canadian building code standards and include everything needed for a permit application, not estimated nor templated.

Most deck builders either hire an expensive custom designer or build without proper plans. Magnolia Studios sits between those two options. They're professionally drawn plans at a price that makes sense for a single residential project.

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The Permit Submission Checklist is a 15-page self-review guide organized across eleven sections, progressing from safety-critical basics through framing, connections, foundations, materials, site and zoning, and jurisdiction-specific items. The section order reflects how building departments actually work through a permit application.
Each item flags a topic that needs to be resolved and documented in your plans before submission. No specific dimensions or values are prescribed, those depend on your jurisdiction and adopted code. The checklist prompts you to confirm that each topic is addressed, not that your numbers are correct.A typical deck permit rejection comes down to a handful of recurring oversights. This document is built around the most common ones, so reviewers have less reason to send the application back.

Designed by an Architectural TechnologistEvery plan is drawn to Canadian building code standards with the same tools and methodology used in professional architectural practice. Not estimated, not templated.

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The Permit Submission Checklist is a 15-page self-review guide organized across eleven sections, progressing from safety-critical basics through framing, connections, foundations, materials, site and zoning, and jurisdiction-specific items. The section order reflects how building departments actually work through a permit application.
Each item flags a topic that needs to be resolved and documented in your plans before submission. No specific dimensions or values are prescribed, those depend on your jurisdiction and adopted code. The checklist prompts you to confirm that each topic is addressed, not that your numbers are correct.A typical deck permit rejection comes down to a handful of recurring oversights. This document is built around the most common ones, so reviewers have less reason to send the application back.

Building departments vary in what they require, but the topics reviewed at permit intake are largely consistent. This checklist reflects that. It's organized from the items checked on virtually every application to the ones that surface only in certain jurisdictions or site conditions.
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The Builder's Guide is a 38-page construction companion organized across eighteen sections and three parts, progressing from reading your plan set through materials, hardware, and the full build sequence, to finishing, permits, and long-term care. The section order follows how a build actually unfolds on the jobsite.
Each section covers the decisions, techniques, and specifications your plans don't spell out. Canadian code references throughout, based on the NBC 2023. Written for builders working from any well-drawn set of drawings, not just Magnolia plans.A deck build that costs $15,000–$30,000 in materials deserves more than guesswork between the lines of a drawing. This guide fills the gap.

Designed by an Architectural TechnologistEvery plan is drawn to Canadian building code standards with the same tools and methodology used in professional architectural practice. Not estimated, not templated.

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The Builder's Guide is a 38-page construction companion organized across eighteen sections and three parts, progressing from reading your plan set through materials, hardware, and the full build sequence, to finishing, permits, and long-term care. The section order follows how a build actually unfolds on the jobsite.
Each section covers the decisions, techniques, and specifications your plans don't spell out. Canadian code references throughout, based on the NBC 2023. Written for builders working from any well-drawn set of drawings, not just Magnolia plans.A deck build that costs $15,000–$30,000 in materials deserves more than guesswork between the lines of a drawing. This guide fills the gap.

Building a deck involves hundreds of decisions your plans don't make for you. This guide covers them in sequence, from reading the drawing set and selecting materials to cutting stringers and scheduling inspections.
The Complete Builder's Guide may not be reproduced, redistributed, or resold.

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A typical deck build runs $15,000–$30,000 in materials and labour. These plans are the smallest line item, and the one that makes everything else go smoothly.The Clover is a 14' × 14' freestanding deck built for outdoor dining and everyday living. The square footprint gives it a balanced, symmetrical quality that works comfortably in a wide range of backyard conditions. The picture frame border and metal railing give it a finished, intentional look that's still straightforward to build. Six concrete footings, 2×8 framing at 16" O.C., and adjustable height mean it works on most residential sites without modification.

Designed by an Architectural TechnologistEvery plan is drawn to Canadian building code by Philip Mitchell, a Canadian Architectural Technologist specializing in residential design, with the same tools and methodology used in professional architectural practice.

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Your purchase includes an instant download: a complete PDF drawing set sized for 11×17 printing. The set includes a floor plan, elevations, sections, and details, with all dimensions and member sizing defined throughout. Wood sizes are specified on every sheet; final material selection and hardware is left to the builder.

A typical deck build runs $15,000–$30,000 in materials and labour. These plans are the smallest line item, and the one that makes everything else go smoothly.The Clover is a 14' × 14' freestanding deck built for outdoor dining and everyday living. The square footprint gives it a balanced, symmetrical quality that works comfortably in a wide range of backyard conditions. The picture frame border and metal railing give it a finished, intentional look that's still straightforward to build. Six concrete footings, 2×8 framing at 16" O.C., and adjustable height mean it works on most residential sites without modification.

As with any residential project, adjustments may be required to suit specific site conditions or to meet local building code and permit requirements. The plan is developed in alignment with the Canadian building code 2023, but final verification should always be completed locally prior to building.Purchase of The Clover includes a single-use license for one construction project. The drawings are intended for one build only and may not be reused, redistributed, or resold.

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A typical deck build runs $15,000–$30,000 in materials and labour. These plans are the smallest line item, and the one that makes everything else go smoothly.The Lavender is a 12' × 16' freestanding deck built for outdoor dining and everyday living. The picture frame border and metal railing give it a finished, intentional look that's still straightforward to build. Six concrete footings, 2×8 framing at 16" O.C., and adjustable height mean it works on most residential sites without modification.

Designed by an Architectural TechnologistEvery plan is drawn to Canadian building code by Philip Mitchell, a Canadian Architectural Technologist specializing in residential design, with the same tools and methodology used in professional architectural practice.

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Your purchase includes an instant download: a complete PDF drawing set sized for 11×17 printing. The set includes a floor plan, elevations, sections, and details, with all dimensions and member sizing defined throughout. Wood sizes are specified on every sheet; final material selection and hardware is left to the builder.

A typical deck build runs $15,000–$30,000 in materials and labour. These plans are the smallest line item, and the one that makes everything else go smoothly.The Lavender is a 12' × 16' freestanding deck built for outdoor dining and everyday living. The picture frame border and metal railing give it a finished, intentional look that's still straightforward to build. Six concrete footings, 2×8 framing at 16" O.C., and adjustable height mean it works on most residential sites without modification.

As with any residential project, adjustments may be required to suit specific site conditions or to meet local building code and permit requirements. The plan is developed in alignment with the Canadian building code 2023, but final verification should always be completed locally prior to building.Purchase of The Lavender includes a single-use license for one construction project. The drawings are intended for one build only and may not be reused, redistributed, or resold.

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