my deck/patio project
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Chooglin
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I felt that I should explain this comment, I made in a earlier post.
we have decided to go with a roof after all,this will allow us to sit outside
while it is raining.
EddieWalker
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Sounds like your plan is evolving and you're bringing it up a notch the more you get into it!!!!!
Eddie
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Chooglin
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I was able to get most of the decking down, even though the weather has not been the best.I hope to get more of it done tomorrow.
This weekend I will place the beams that run parallel to the deck(provided we get no rain).
I think I will drink my morning coffee on the deck this weekend.
This weekend I will place the beams that run parallel to the deck(provided we get no rain).
I think I will drink my morning coffee on the deck this weekend.
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dieselscout80
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I was able to get most of the decking down, even though the weather has not been the best.I hope to get more of it done tomorrow.
This weekend I will place the beams that run parallel to the deck(provided we get no rain).
I think I will drink my morning coffee on the deck this weekend.
It looks good. :thumbsup:
I'm getting ready to screw down the deck planks on my son's new tree house. What spacing did you use between your deck boards?
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Chooglin
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None ,the boards will shrink as they dry out, causing gaps.If you want to gap them,about a 1/8" is all you should need.
EddieWalker
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Are you using 4x4's for the beams? What is the span between posts?
You really need to do a google search for span tables. They list the size of lumber that you need to go a certain distance to support a load. Seeing that you are in Ohio, I'm going to assume that you get snow. A flat pitch, with snow sure sounds like you want to over build, and not cut any corners on undersizing your beams.
Eddie
You really need to do a google search for span tables. They list the size of lumber that you need to go a certain distance to support a load. Seeing that you are in Ohio, I'm going to assume that you get snow. A flat pitch, with snow sure sounds like you want to over build, and not cut any corners on undersizing your beams.
Eddie
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Chooglin
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This should give you a better idea of how I will be doing the roof.
