More concrete?
Thanks for your response. Really, more concrete? Sorry for lack of details in original. It's a deck, and there are already 10 footings (plus 2 at the bottom of th...
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Help! Trying to plumb posts on concrete footings
Every book I have found talks about pouring a pier that comes up out of the ground, putting one of those metal brackets, and just be careful lining up the J-bolts...
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updated over 15 years ago by Billhart
Thanks
Nope, I ran into some planning and zoning snags ... but I'm finally under way. So your response is appreciated. Thanks.
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answersupdated over 15 years ago by fool4jesus
Window Treatment?
Window treatments can also help muffle noise.
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answersupdated over 15 years ago by fool4jesus
Hiding the junk
I'm not sure what you mean by "there is a deck below this one." You mean there are two decks, one deck up top and the other down below? In that case, all you can ...
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answersupdated over 15 years ago by fool4jesus
Re: adding lattice to my screen porch
Should be pretty straightforward. I assume you want to keep the screen in there for bug control. Lattice comes in 4x8 sheets. There are different hole sizes and p...
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answersupdated over 15 years ago by fool4jesus
Sounds interesting
Lolly, sounds interesting. I'd like to see the pictures, but the links don't seem to work for me. I'm curious how they would radiate if you don't make an octagon ...
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answersupdated over 15 years ago by fool4jesus
Stair design with composite decking
I am looking at building a deck using composite treads (Veranda/Timbertech/Yakima). I imagine it has to be designed a bit differently but I can't find anything on...
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answersupdated over 15 years ago by Altereagle
Get a deck book
Most books on deck building should show you how to calculate this. The post spacing is dependent on the joist span, which is dependent on the joist spacing, which...
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answersupdated over 15 years ago by fool4jesus
Make an octagon
I don't think you want just a square frame around it: it would leave way too much overhang of the boards: 15.75" at the corners. So make a square frame, but pu...
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answersupdated over 15 years ago by fool4jesus
Make an octagon
I don't think you want just a square frame around it: it would leave way too much overhang of the boards: 15.75" at the corners. So make a square frame, but pu...
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answersupdated over 15 years ago by fool4jesus
Does this rise/run seem ok?
Alter, you mention on your site that 10.25" tread is good, never less than 9. Well, I started with 10" but I think that would make the total run too long. So my s...
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answersupdated over 15 years ago by fool4jesus
Narrow biscuit joining or alternative joining method?
I am building a deck and need to join the 2x2 balusters butted up against 2x4 rails. (Specifically, I am building Chippendale railings.) I am concerned that the j...
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answersupdated over 15 years ago by Lollygagger
