Deck Post Spacing Chart - Hey all, i'm familiar with attaching the deck ledger board with either a bolt through or lag, but i've never used spacers behind the ledger. Also there is a 20% reduction. A deck that low who care about how the piers look. I've put the balusters at 3 1/2 spacing (approximately) to center up with the same spacing between all posts and balusters and i've got the posts on the main deck currently at. The problem is that it's very hard to achieve the load rating to support the deck, meet edge distance and spacing requirements for lag screws. The deck comes out from the house 12 ft and is 32 ft wide and he wants to use 4x6 rafters with 5/4x6 poplar sheathing to keep a natural look inside with a 5v metal roof.

I'm Building A Ground Level Deck With 2 X

A deck that low who care about how the piers look. These low decks are the worst imop. Looking for a footing layout and sizes to support a 8 person hot tub. Also there is a 20% reduction.

I Can't Use A Thicker Joist Because Of Door

Diagonal deck boards would stiffen the deck diaphragm, reducing the need for huge post knee braces, ditto with triangular bracing built into the railing. Even at grade they need to be built as a regular deck and your hunched over building. The problem is that it's very hard to achieve the load rating to support the deck, meet edge distance and spacing requirements for lag screws. On the current deck, turning the stair.

I've Put The Balusters At 3 1/2 Spacing (Approximately)

I've seen others that have done that. The deck comes out from the house 12 ft and is 32 ft wide and he wants to use 4x6 rafters with 5/4x6 poplar sheathing to keep a natural look inside with a 5v metal roof. I can place the posts for the beam anywhere except in the driveway. Are 2x6 joists usable in this application?

Hey All, I'm Familiar With Attaching The Deck Ledger