Deck fixings

[harryc]

Hi all,

I was originally going to fix the deck ledger to the brick wall with stainless steel anchor through bolts, however having read a couple of posts, thunderbolts have been suggested as an alternative.
Would these provide the same grip and tensile strength to keep up a deck measuring 10.8m X 3.6m and 3.5 feet off the ground

Advice welcomed.

H

 

[Thermo]

i always use rawl bolts on the decks we do

 

[harryc]

Thermo I have read to use stainless steel bolts but these seem quite a bit more expensive than the normal anchors, what would you suggest.

Thanks for your help.

Harry

 

[Thermo]

normal rawl bolts will be fine, they certainly wont rust through

 

[harryc]

Are you saying it is o.k to use normal rawbolts with ACQ treated wood?

Harry