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A safe deck needs load-tested, structural connectors and fasteners throughout the entire structure, spanning from the house to the posts in the ground. The local county building department or a licensed contractor are both great resources to check that your client's outdoor structures are up to code.
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Posted: Oct 21, 2010
Posted: Oct 21, 2010
A better footing. After removing the old footings, dig the holes deeper and wider. Based on the footing-size table in DCA-6, footings need to be 16 in. dia.
A freestanding deck, built on posts so that a 1-inch gap separates it from the house, allows water to drain with no damage to the house. However, the posts need ...
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Learn how to build a deck so you can enjoy the outdoors more. This guide provides an overview of how to build a ground-level deck and a raised deck.
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Posted: Apr 16, 2023
Posted: Apr 16, 2023
Apr 10, 2019 · If your deck is built with a continuous load path, it will be better equipped to resist forces, such as occupancy, wind, snow and earthquakes.
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Posted: Jul 14, 2020
Posted: Jul 14, 2020
Steps for Building a Deck · Step 1: Attach the Ledger · Step 2: Protect the Ledger · Step 3: Set Footings and Piers · Step 4: Install Post Bases and Side Rim Joists.
Building a safe deck starts with selecting appropriate materials. The DCA6 provides builders with two options for real wood decking: naturally durable species, ...