Now I can set all the joists, and I’ll shoot them on. Those are only there to hold the joist in place. We do not need any joist hangers because joist hangers are merely a way to support the joist if it was being connected to a beam. But since the joist will be resting on top...
Next, fasten the joists to the beam and ledger board. Most people use metal joist hangers, but you can also set the joists on top of the ledger board and outer beam. However, this requires adding a fascia board or rim joist to cover the ends of the exposed joists. Either way, space ...
I ganged together the hidden fasteners and needed two dimensions. One is the dimension of two deck boards plus the airspace, which adds up to just under 11½ in. This will be the size of the two steps leading up to the top of the deck frame. The second dimension is from the house...
When making deck stairs, you must also comply with local building codes to ensure the steps are safe. Although the project sounds daunting, our guide will take you through the process step by step as you replace your existing deck stairs or build a set of new ones. Anatomy of Deck ...
These advanced fasteners provide critical lateral load resistance to the deck by tying the joist of the deck directly to the joist or sill plate of the house or adjacent structure. These should be a standard method of fastening ledgers on all new decks, but should also be used to retrofit...
Flashing deck ledger boards properly is one of the most important details for new decks. Read this article to learn how to flash deck ledger boards includes diagrams
I have a friend who lifted his unfinished shed to permit the floor to be insulated, then lowered it back down. Budget, ability and experience also influence possible choices. Most shed floors are open joist construction with aplywood floor. Floor joists usually range from 2”x4” to 2”x ...