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Good evening,
I am looking to start my own deck project but after watching a lot of YouTube videos and reading a number of tutorials I am questioning my own design (rough Sketch on Publisher and not drawn to any sort of scale!)
I am seeking on advise as to whether I am over/under engineering my deck which will be raised by approx. 300mm
Here’s the breakdown.
- 600mm deep holes for the 100x100 fence posts which will sit on split breeze blocks, post creted in.
- Joists attached to the fence posts with coach bolts and washers driving through both joists where necessary.
- Joists attached to the outer “joists” with coach screws (where they cant be attached to a post) at 400mm apart.
So I guess my following questions are;
- Is this fit for purpose as a base?
- Do these joists which aren’t supported by posts need hangers?
- Do I need noggings?
- Or is it terrible, bin the idea and hire a professional?
Appreciate any assistance.
Thanks,
I am looking to start my own deck project but after watching a lot of YouTube videos and reading a number of tutorials I am questioning my own design (rough Sketch on Publisher and not drawn to any sort of scale!)
I am seeking on advise as to whether I am over/under engineering my deck which will be raised by approx. 300mm
Here’s the breakdown.
- 600mm deep holes for the 100x100 fence posts which will sit on split breeze blocks, post creted in.
- Joists attached to the fence posts with coach bolts and washers driving through both joists where necessary.
- Joists attached to the outer “joists” with coach screws (where they cant be attached to a post) at 400mm apart.
So I guess my following questions are;
- Is this fit for purpose as a base?
- Do these joists which aren’t supported by posts need hangers?
- Do I need noggings?
- Or is it terrible, bin the idea and hire a professional?
Appreciate any assistance.
Thanks,