I suspect whatever you have planned will end up level. Get 'er done!
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I suspect whatever you have planned will end up level. Get 'er done!
the piers dont have to be level with each other as long as you have enough room to adjust the posts to level. you will set the posts in place then mark the level on them and set the beam or joist to that mark. on the post.
That's the plan. I have them all slightly below the pad level just so I have enough room.
rockhound, do you recommend having the deck very very slightly angle away from the house for water runoff? I know I have the gaps between the ducking will allow water to runoff, just wasn't sure what is recommended
Got all the weed block down, rock is down. Next step in cutting the siding off the side of the house! Scary stuff!
I you use the flashing we spoke of then angling the deck is not necessary unless you plan on using some of the newer waterproof aluminum decking or something like that designed to create a dry surface below the deck
Okay sounds good. I'll get it as level as I can! When the weather is better, I'll be cutting the siding, getting the flashing installed and then the ledger board.
Im im not worrying about a dry surface below the deck. I've brought in a ton of rock is already down on top of the weed block. The lattice will probably seal everything up but I'm considering having a latched door or something for the boys toy storage or so the dogs can go under and be cool in the summer. But then I wonder about the spiders and everything else that will be living under there and not sure if that would be a safe spot for my son or dogs to be messing around.
Got the ledger board in, flashing installed and caulked, all framing is done.
would be working on installing the decking today but the store didn't have any of the hidden fasteners so I am waiting top I'll they get shipped to me then I can finish the decking.
steps are also on the list. Just need to go get the precut hangers and get them installed. I think I only need 2 steps but 3 will probably be better. Need to measure that out still.
railing is still TBD. Gotta figure out what we want. Thinking Rod iron rails with composite deck on top.
only thing I screwed up on was my length. I was shooting for 20'. But out the center of my post anchors at that distance, so I have about 2.5 inches each side due to that oversight. Not a big deal, just a little more $$ for a couple more decking boards.
couple pics of what it looks like now with decking just sitting on top:
http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/...pso4mx1ur6.jpg
http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/...psnhctmbgc.jpg
the dog likes it. I will suggest that as low as it is at least some lattice between the deck and ground. Keeps stuff from blowing up underneath and critters from making a home under there this winter. Ask me how I know.[Rant2]
Yeah lattice is last on the list. I think they have plastic stuff that matches the deck or white which would offset it nicely. Wife will ultimately decide I'm sure.
i just need to decide if I want to make a little door in the lattice for access under there. Would only be a few hinges and a latch so I'll probably do it.
Looking good! Why did you decide to do a deck instead of a bigger concrete patio?