The IRC provides two optional methods for resisting deck lateral loads pulling on a house, but they aren't based on the actual design of the deck. Though a good start to addressing something long overlooked, connections alone do not make up a complete lateral load design. Imagine a braced w...
the model building codes have been slow to adopt comprehensive prescriptive deck construction guidelines, with the 2021 International Residential Code (IRC) continuing to limit such guidelines to decks with a single, uncovered level. However, once you ...
POST a QUESTION or COMMENT about deck, porch & retaining wall guard railings & building codes Guardrails Best Practices for Decks & Porches: This article describes recommended construction practices for deck safety, deck railing requirements, guard railing construction and building codes, and critical ...
Deck railing height codes require a minimum 36″ guardrail for decks higher than 30″ above grade, though this may vary by locality. There are also spacing and load requirements to know, so always consult your local building codes while planning your deck design. Looking for more deck railing...
The International Residential Building Code (IRC) has strict requirements for deck beams and deck beam spacing. First, the IRC onlyallows certain dimensional lumberto be used for deck beams. In the past, 4x4s and 6×6 lumber could serve as beams, that is no longer the case. You must use...
Building A Roof DeckBy Robert Robillard on Decks And PorchesTweet Railing Requirements:The beauty of the Azek system is that the baluster spacing conforms to the International Residential Code [IRC] calling for on-center baluster spacing to be less than 4 inches. The IRC also requires that a ...
Spacing for bolts and lags used to connect the deck ledger to the building are shown in the table at above-right (ledger bolted directly to the building), and at in the figure at left for deck ledgers that are spaced away from the building....
Deck railings come in hundreds of different styles and finishes, but all must meet code requirements for safety. TheInternational Residential Building Code(IRC) provides minimum guidelines for most construction projects and is the basis for many national and local Codes. ...
The IRC and other similar codes in other countries, like Canada or the UK all work from a similar starting point for what a floor deck should be engineered to support. These standards are borrowed by deck builders and come from the actual code requirements used for the floor deck of a ...
The applicable codes and standards follow the 2009 and 2012 International Building Code (IBC) and the 2009 and 2012 International Residential Code (IRC). Proper attachment of the deck ledger to the house is critical for ensuring that an "attached" deck is safely and securely supported at this ...