May sound a fairly simple question. How would you normally fix the end of bearers to existing brick pillars

Hello,

I have a couple of questions for all the knowledgeable folks on the forum.

I am planning building a deck around an above ground pool. As there will be some overhang of the decking boards over the joists to cover the pool edge, I'm looking at 190x32 Merbau decking.

I would like to fix the boards to the joists from underneath if possible (plenty of room under deck) for aesthetic/maintenance purposes, and would like some advice as to whether this is feasible and what the best way to this would be. (A whole lot of angle brackets??)

Second question, is the use of galv c-purlins an option for joists in this situation. (drilling up and screwing directly into the decking?)

Thanks in advance for any input.....

Dave

Is 2mm enough spacing between 90mm decking boards? I started off with 2.8mm, but have reduced it down over a few coarses so I can fit a whole board in at the end rather than having to rip one.

Have I made a mistake? I'm happy to pull them up and put them down again at the correct spacing if so...

We have just had a new deck built and on the advice of a couple of builders, didn't get a permit (replacing existing deck) turns out they were wrong and now we are in the process of getting a certificate of compliance. One of the things that has been raised is that the deck is over hanging an in ground pool. I have been unable to find what the regulations are for decking that overhangs a pool, the decking is approx 3m above the pool and there is about 1.5 metres from the edge of the deck to the pool. If the rails of the decking comply does it matter that it is above the pool?

I am very much an amatuer so bearer (joke):) with me.

Am extending an old deck and have a couple of questions.
1. Do I butt up the new joists along the older ones and simply bolt them together and then run out the newer timber along the extension?
2. How do I fix the bearers to an existing brick pillar meaning is there any special advice/gizmo (see I told you I am an amateur). I have hardwood bearers and joists.
3. Also, does anyone have contacts in northern NSW for supply of about 300 pieces of 3m merbau decking timbers.

Thanks

Hi everyone, my first post here.

I am designing and building a deck and awning for the first time and I would like to hear some comments before I get the orders in.

The dimensions are: 13.4m by 4.1m.

1. The posts are 1.8m apart. so what size bearers should I use if I am planning on a continuous span of 3.6m across two spans. (post)1.8m(post)1.8m(post)
I went to one of the timber yards and they said 90X45mm Hardwood F27. It seems a bit small in depth to me so can someone confirm with me please? (ps. its a low rise deck so a small depth bearer is easier to work with)

2. The joists are 450mm apart with span of 1.8m and 2m depending on location with 400mm overhang. 400mm (post) 1.8m or 2m (post) 1.8m (post)100mm
Again, the advice is to use 90X45mm TP F7

3. The Awning is supported by 100X100mm Pine Posts up to 2.9m high. I will use some sort of policarbonate roofing on top. THe question is is the 100X100 pine posts stiff enough for that height.

4. The Beam which supports the rafters for the awning has a span of 3.6m. I am thinking of using 175X75mm TP F7.

5. Rafters with a span of 3.8m-ish and spaced 1.2m apart from each other. (pitching board)3.6m(post)200mm overhang. Thinking of using 150X50mm TP F7.

6. What screws should I use for attaching the Pitching board on to the house's roof rafter which will support one side of the awning.
(House Rafter)(House Fascia Board)(Pitching Board)

Any guidance and help would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you

Will