Install deck guard posts at the corners (inside or outside) of rim joists for railings. Spacing and attachment guidelines vary locally. Don’t exceed a 4“ gap between the deck and bottom rail, or between balusters. Local requirements for bottom rail gaps may be as low as 2″. Maintain...
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....