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12 cze 2024 · I start off every deck build by drawing the shape and proportion of the deck as well as the orientation of the decking. It’s helpful to include property landmarks: your house and doors, shed, fences, etc. I use graph paper to maintain scale.
12 cze 2024 · Measure the distance from the wall to the outside of the trim board and add 1 inch for overhang. Cut the deck boards to this length. Squeeze a bead of polyurethane marine sealant on the top edge of a side rim joist. (This adhesive actually fastens the decking in place.)
13 cze 2024 · Determine the anticipated height of your deck, then measure downward, subtracting the thickness of the decking and the height of the joists and beam. Transfer this measurement to the posts to determine where to cut them to accept the beam.
24 cze 2024 · Dry-fit the deck floorboards on the deck framework to determine the number required to fit the distance from the house to the header joist. The last floorboard should be flush with the edge of the header joist.
3 dni temu · If there’s a big gap between your back door and your backyard, you may want to add a step to your deck. Here's how to build one. Tip: This guide works best with soil or grass on the surface, as it requires digging holes for your stumps.
3 dni temu · Once you’ve sorted out the position, it’s time to consider the right level for your deck. One element to consider is if you want it to be level with your back door, or whether you need or want to include a step.
4 dni temu · In short, the width is calculated by multiplying the occupant load served by such stairs by a factor of 0.3 inch per occupant. However, the very minimum width between handrails is 44 inches. You must calculate the IBC stair width for multi-story stairways versus single-story stairways.
