Decks, Patios, Porches and Docks - Few Questions before starting deck
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brians
04-11-05, 06:55 AM
I have a few questions before starting my 24' X 12' deck.
1. I have a brick veneer house. How do I go about mounting the ledger to it and how many bolts (or whatever I should use) do I need for the 24' 2x10? Spaced how far apart?
2. How far below door level would you keep the deck to prevent water from possibly coming in under the door?
3. What lengths of 5/4 X 6 decking boards should I use to stagger the joints and look nice? As mentioned, my deck will be 24' long and I am running the decking lengthwise (ie. each row of 5/4 needs to be at least 24' long). Joists are 16" oc.
4. Should overhand the decking at all? How much looks best?
thanks.
1. I have a brick veneer house. How do I go about mounting the ledger to it and how many bolts (or whatever I should use) do I need for the 24' 2x10? Spaced how far apart?
2. How far below door level would you keep the deck to prevent water from possibly coming in under the door?
3. What lengths of 5/4 X 6 decking boards should I use to stagger the joints and look nice? As mentioned, my deck will be 24' long and I am running the decking lengthwise (ie. each row of 5/4 needs to be at least 24' long). Joists are 16" oc.
4. Should overhand the decking at all? How much looks best?
thanks.
lefty
04-11-05, 10:19 PM
1. Make the deck free-standing. No worries about how to attach it, and no water leaks.
2. Several inches down, and if possible, one full step (7" to 7-1/2")
3. Several options here. My choice would be to 'picture frame' the deck and put a divider down the middle. Now you don't have butt joints to deal with. (PM me you e-mail address and I'll send pictures.)
4. Your choice. WHEN I overhang the decking beyond the facia, I use either 1/2" or 3/4" -- it can hide a multitude of sins. But some customers don't want the overhang. As long as the rim joists are straight, it's not a problem.
2. Several inches down, and if possible, one full step (7" to 7-1/2")
3. Several options here. My choice would be to 'picture frame' the deck and put a divider down the middle. Now you don't have butt joints to deal with. (PM me you e-mail address and I'll send pictures.)
4. Your choice. WHEN I overhang the decking beyond the facia, I use either 1/2" or 3/4" -- it can hide a multitude of sins. But some customers don't want the overhang. As long as the rim joists are straight, it's not a problem.