just about top start laying the joists for the decking,it extends 3.6 from house-joined to back wall with joist hangers with supporting walls at 1.8m and 3.8m the joists are 8x2 ,the decking is just over 1 inch thick,would 20 inch centers be adequate,will save me going and buying a few more joists if i could get away with this size,done a quick test run and it does seem pretty solid,or am i asking for trouble in the future with this spacing?
Centres for decking joists.
- Thread starter cjb1971
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Hi,
The recommendation is to set the joists at 400mm centres. It is pointless to mount expensive, quality decking boards over a weak frame. A little like building a good house on poor foundations. Remember decking boards are easily replaced ( if screwed rather than nailed down ). The framework is another issue altogether so put the time and materials into it.
hitbit
The recommendation is to set the joists at 400mm centres. It is pointless to mount expensive, quality decking boards over a weak frame. A little like building a good house on poor foundations. Remember decking boards are easily replaced ( if screwed rather than nailed down ). The framework is another issue altogether so put the time and materials into it.
hitbit
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