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building a mini-deck |
10/15/2005 01:57 PM |
thumbbruiser |
My hubby and I want to build a mini-deck behind our bedroom window. It will be free standing, that is, it will not be attached to the wall. Should we use footings for it? (It will be 4' x 12' and no more than 1 1/2' off the ground.) I appreciate any help... thanks!!
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building a mini-deck |
10/15/2005 03:25 PM |
Altereagle  |
Where are you located? That would be the determing factor for me. This is for decks under 24-30" high, and small like you described.
If it's north I'd sink footings below frost level.
If it's west/nothwest I'd sink "ground treat" posts for such a small deck, below frost.
If it's south I'd look into floating it with pier blocks and a termite cap.
If it's hurricane country then sink post & use the proper ties.
If it's earthquake #4 then proper footings & piers then post bases & saddles (sesmic connections).
This is very very general, always talk to your local building dept. and or a structural engineer if you are in any doubt.
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another question? |
10/15/2005 05:19 PM |
thumbbruiser |
We are definitely in earthquake country... So. CAL. Are there any footings that you recommend... (pre-cast, redi-footing...) and hmmn, saddles?
Sorry, I am new to this game. :) I really appreciate your input. Many thanks again!
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10/15/2005 11:07 PM |
Altereagle |
Saddles, are the post caps. Here on a deck in Petaluma we did 5 yrs ago you can see those connections.
http://www.altereagle.com/Petbeam.html
Click on the images the description is written there. The whole project is here:
http://www.altereagle.com/Petaluma.html
For the footings and piers here in No. CA, I explain a bit about that here:
http://decks-ca.com/Deck_Footing_and_Piers_in_CA.html
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