Decks, Patios, Porches and Docks - Curved Railing/Benches + Low deck
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chubster
05-21-03, 07:45 PM
Where do you find and how do you install curved railings. I see them in the beauty shots the Trex web site, and I think I have seen them in wood. I am looking for a simple 90 degree sweep with a 4' radius on 2 "corners" of a low deck. What other concerns/tips are there for the structure below the decking on the curve.
Additionally, I am in the design phase and the 32x12 deck will be off of the basement (partially below a 12x16 raised deck). A standard ledger would overlap the basement door since the door opening is roughly 8" from the ground (6" basement floor + 2" siding"). How can I get that low and still be able to walk out?
And. Any tips on a simple way to divert water dripping through the raised deck...I looked at the dryspace product and it seems more elaborate and expensive than I need...maybe corrugated plastic?
Wow...I got a bit wordy...any help would be appreciated.
Additionally, I am in the design phase and the 32x12 deck will be off of the basement (partially below a 12x16 raised deck). A standard ledger would overlap the basement door since the door opening is roughly 8" from the ground (6" basement floor + 2" siding"). How can I get that low and still be able to walk out?
And. Any tips on a simple way to divert water dripping through the raised deck...I looked at the dryspace product and it seems more elaborate and expensive than I need...maybe corrugated plastic?
Wow...I got a bit wordy...any help would be appreciated.
lefty
05-21-03, 10:56 PM
Bending the Trex is easy -- you warm it up and install it in the shape you want. Once it cools, it will stay there.
A 90 degree sweep on a 4' radius -- Trex can do that. You CAN co it in wood, but it will probably take lots of very thin pieces that you laminate together in order to get them bent that tight. Just get them good and wet first.
[quote] Additionally, I am in the design phase and the 32x12 deck will be off of the basement (partially below a 12x16 raised deck). A standard ledger would overlap the basement door since the door opening is roughly 8" from the ground (6" basement floor + 2" siding"). How can I get that low and still be able to walk out? [unquote]
I'm not understanding what you are saying. The 12 X 16 deck is like a second story deck -- the 12 X 32 will be under it. How much exposed wall do you have under the basement door? That will determine what you could use for a ledger. If that's a problem, why not make the lower deck free-standing and eliminate the ledger?
To divert the water from the upper deck, the system of choice is Under Deck. Very simple to install, works great, and looks good. Using a series of corrugated plastic panels or maybe metal roofing panels is going to cost less, will be tougher to install, and will work fine IF you get everything sealed properly, and you can probably find a material that you can live with as far as looks.
A 90 degree sweep on a 4' radius -- Trex can do that. You CAN co it in wood, but it will probably take lots of very thin pieces that you laminate together in order to get them bent that tight. Just get them good and wet first.
[quote] Additionally, I am in the design phase and the 32x12 deck will be off of the basement (partially below a 12x16 raised deck). A standard ledger would overlap the basement door since the door opening is roughly 8" from the ground (6" basement floor + 2" siding"). How can I get that low and still be able to walk out? [unquote]
I'm not understanding what you are saying. The 12 X 16 deck is like a second story deck -- the 12 X 32 will be under it. How much exposed wall do you have under the basement door? That will determine what you could use for a ledger. If that's a problem, why not make the lower deck free-standing and eliminate the ledger?
To divert the water from the upper deck, the system of choice is Under Deck. Very simple to install, works great, and looks good. Using a series of corrugated plastic panels or maybe metal roofing panels is going to cost less, will be tougher to install, and will work fine IF you get everything sealed properly, and you can probably find a material that you can live with as far as looks.
chubster
05-23-03, 09:35 PM
The existing deck is about 10' above.
The door is about 8" about the ground. 2" of wall and 6" thick basement floor. If I don't use a ledger, how do I get close to the house, since I will need to set posts?
The door is about 8" about the ground. 2" of wall and 6" thick basement floor. If I don't use a ledger, how do I get close to the house, since I will need to set posts?
lefty
05-24-03, 07:54 AM
With the 6" of basement floor above grade, you can attach a 2X6 ledger to that. Use Tapcon masonary screws or lead shields and lag bolts.
The alternative would be to come out 2' (or a bit less) from the wall and set you first row of posts there and let the joists cantilever to the wall. Depending on the height of the deck above grade, you may find that setting a Deck Block under each joist would work. There will probably be no beam involved, but the Deck Blocks would allow you to set posts under the joists if needed.
The alternative would be to come out 2' (or a bit less) from the wall and set you first row of posts there and let the joists cantilever to the wall. Depending on the height of the deck above grade, you may find that setting a Deck Block under each joist would work. There will probably be no beam involved, but the Deck Blocks would allow you to set posts under the joists if needed.