Decks, Patios, Porches and Docks - deck

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07-03-00, 05:27 PM
I'm building a deck 24x10 onto an existing cement deck. Using 2x10s atached to 2x10 ledger board. If i'm going out 10 feet, what is the general rule for overhang that is allowed - using two 2x12s sandwiched together on 4x4 posts. Cement footings are 36" inthe ground, going up 16" using 4x4 posts. How far apart do i have to have my footing in the ground. How far in can I come from the sides of the deck for my first footing

07-15-00, 11:28 AM
I'd use one at either end and three across the middle where the breaks are in your beam.

So 8' is probably the answer you are looking for.

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