Observed arrival · 2026-10-29
Gablebird turns deck ideas into Ontario permit drawings
A 3D design tool for decks and other renovations that says it prepares permit drawings and municipal forms for Ontario projects.
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- Ontario homeowners planning permit-requiring renovations
- Worth noticing
- Its Kitchener deck example lists a 24-inch permit threshold, 900 mm guards, 1.2 m footings, and a $95 city fee.
Field notes
The homepage lays out a three-step sequence: choose a project and address, design it in 3D, then download drawings and filled-in city forms for submission. Its sample deck set includes site, framing, elevation, and connection sheets, while the example walks through components from footings to guards. The site says it checks 285 Ontario municipalities; its Kitchener drawing example is clearly labeled as being for a fictional lot.
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