Decks, Patios, Porches and Docks - staggering decking joints

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rob
10-17-03, 03:42 PM
Hi - I am going to put decking on a 28 foot long deck. Looks like the longest pieces of decking run about 20'.

I really prefer a more random staggering approach with several different lengths of decking. My concern is that I need double joists wherever I butt 2 pieces of decking. (I haven't decided between composite and redwood. )

Can anyone give me some guidance about ways to stagger the joints and if double joists makes sense?

Thanks

Doug Aleshire
10-18-03, 07:50 PM
rob,

Take a look at this,

http://doityourself.com/deck/12deckboards.htm

Hope this helps!
rob
10-19-03, 02:38 PM
Thanks Doug, that was good!

Doug Aleshire
10-19-03, 02:52 PM
rob,

You're welcome! Glad it helped. If you need anything, just ask.

Hope it goes well!