02: Types of Deck Beam to Post Connections 03: Marking and Cutting the Notch in a 6x6 Post 04: Find the End of the Beam Where the Deck Edge Will Start 05: Cutting and Installing the Beam 06: How to Attach the Beam to the Post ...
We got the post bases in, and the next thing we have to figure out is the height of the posts. I made a story pole that references all the important points on the whole deck in vertical planes: patio, finished top of the frame for the first step, top of the frame for the second ...
When extending your deck, it's especially important to know the safety rules and regulations about cantilevering. Cantilevering refers to a beam that extends beyond a support post or a joist that extends beyond a beam. The further it extends, the less safe it will be. For proper drainage,...
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It will also allow you to place the house, trees and any other structures into the plan and see how the deck fits in. Figure 3 - Wood deck attached to home and over 30" above the ground will generally require a building permit. Building Permits: If your deck is going to attach to ...
Getting ready to build a deck? Learn about key concepts and necessary tools to frame a deck before laying down the first deck board.
To site the beams, pull a level string from the top of the house ledger board to the posts. To fasten the beams, you can cut the posts and place them on top or, if you want to use the posts to support railings, leave them tall and attach the beam to the sides. ...
How to Fit Joist Brackets Next to a Deck Post We still need to address the bracket that’s not fitting next to the post. Here’s one solution: measure, cut, and attach a joist to the opposite bracket. Then hold the footing end of the joist level with the top of the beam. Cut off...
The joists should be 10-1/2 inches longer than the beams on one side, but longer than the beams on the other side. When the deck is nearly finished, cut them to exact lengths so as not to tear the last plank. Attach the planks to the corner blocks with deck screws. To keep the ...
Attach to beams with hurricane hangers or joist-to-beam straps Joist Span 13’-6” joist supported by 2 beams at 3’ and 12’-6”’ from the ledger board Decking 5/4×6 cedar decking Railing The deck will be about 4’ from the ground so railings are a requirement ...