Sorry if it comes across as a being a bit lazy on my part ( I have googled and asked around also ),,,, could someone give me a basic plan for a deck 5.5M x 7.5M deck. Im using 100x40 decking. What spacings to use etc for bearers, joists, posts etc Many thanks
ro42,
Feb 21, 12:44am
How far off the ground?
survivalkiwi,
Feb 21, 12:54am
Mitr10 have a nice wee booklet for home handymen on subjects like this.
happychappy50,
Feb 21, 7:05am
I use 450 centres on a bearers n joist deck,as you are using softwood (tp) advise that you use screws rather than nails & as survival suggests M 10 have handout material on DIY stuff,also if under a mt off the ground you won't need a handrail & possibly a resource consent pay to check tho good luck
walkyluvva,
Feb 21, 9:12am
Will be just under a metre.
pauldw,
Feb 21, 6:14pm
Don't use that as an excuse to leave the railings off. Whether or not handrails are fitted determines joist minimum depth.
budgel,
Feb 21, 10:34pm
Where did that come from? I cant see the relatonship between joist depth and handrails. Please explain.
pauldw,
Feb 22, 7:02am
If you are bolting the barrier posts to the edge joists the joists must be 190mm min @ 400mm centres according to NZS 3604.
trade4us2,
Feb 23, 12:12am
For joists I use roughsawn H4 timber because H3 is about three times the price. I know that sounds stupid but check out H4/H3 prices.
ebygum1,
Feb 23, 4:35am
Someones having you on. Bear in mind the H4 R/S is probably no.2.
trade4us2,
Feb 23, 7:17am
If it's not straight I cut it straight!
ebygum1,
Jun 1, 7:37pm
All my no.2 timber is straight,it is graded on stiffness,and is all very usable.
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