Just above ground level at one end is a roughly 4'-8"x4'-8" landing. The width at 8'-0" matches the width of the existing sun room. Originally the patio was smaller, but 14' is reaching the maximum joist span so the walkway was shortened and the patio lengthened. My deck is 150 square feet, consisting of an 8'x10' patio and then a 14'-3" x 4'-8" walkway. ![]() It's more efficient to span with a joist rather than a beam. As far as what direction for beams, spanning across my garage door dictated my beams would be perpendicular to the house. Joist size and spacing governs overhangs and the spacing of beams. The overall dimensions of your deck will determine the beam and joist length. ![]() To start with a deck design, design the deck you want in regards to size, then work back through the joist and beam sizes. One bit would be good for about six holes.įraming: tape measure, pencil, truck & trailer, circular saw, hand saw, corded drill, 3/8" drill bit, 1/2" drill bit, 5/8" forstner bit, rasp, hammer, 3/4" wrench, string, string level, level, framing angle, step ladder & scaffolding depending on the height of the deckĭeck and Railing: tape measure, pencil, cordless drill, circular saw, jig saw, framing angle, level, right angle drill attachment depending on joist spacign, die grinder/cut off wheel, welder (optional) Preliminary: tape measure, pencil/paper, Sketchupįootings: tape measure, pencil, 2x4s, framing angle, nails, spray paint, flat nose shovel, mattock, post hole diggers, angle grinder, vice, wheel barrow, bucket, rubber mallet, level, string, string level, oscillating dremel tool, corded drill, (6) 1/8" masonry bits I bought them from a big box home improvement store. ![]() In addition to concrete, hangers, lumber, and deck boards which I detail in a later step, I used the following tools as best I recall: It's a learning process and that takes time. I didn't take any prolonged breaks until December once the deck was mostly in place and usable. I worked most nights and many weekends, just a one person job. I broke ground in June 2019 and finished in October. While you should confirm local requirements, it's unlikely they would be more stringent than the IRC. The new deck is built right, according to the deck portion of the International Residential Code which is much more stringent than my local code. The deck should be independently supported. It's attached to the house rim joist, but the house rim joist cantilevers. The railings are insufficient and are surface mounted to the deck board. The joists span too far and are attached only with nails, no brackets. It just sits on a metal base The column is not attached to the beam either. The column is not attached to the footing. What's wrong with it? The "footing" is a concrete paver sitting on top of the ground. You can get a car through the door, but it's tricky. They even put a column in front of the garage door. ![]() Footings, columns, joists, bracing, railings. I hope the homeowner did this and not a hired professional. I planned to get rid of it anyway, but it is amazing the previous builder got every little detail wrong. Once I looked into it, I soon realized nothing on my current deck meets code. When I first bought my house, I knew I would replace the deck sooner or later.
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