I constructed a Deck about 4 years ago using the following structure:
1 - 90mm Full Post Anchor set in concrete footers - span between footings 1200mm
2 - Bearers set into the Anchor - 2 x 90 x 45 MGP10 H3 Structural Pine beams attached together with no nails glue and galvanised nails. Beams attached to Stirrups with Galvanised Coach Screws and Bolts.
3 - Joists 75mm x 35mm MGP10 H3 Structural Pine span is about 400mm - 4500mm - there are parts that have additional joists. I was forced to use 75mm joists to get the height of the deck to align with the alfresco door brick level. The joists are attached to the bearers using Pryda Minigrip 54 x 35 brackets on both sides of the joists using galvanised nails.
4 - Eko Deck attached to the joists.
This was all DIY and purchased all the above from Bunnings.
We are now in the process of getting a pool and looking having a frameless glass fence running along the deck. As such I need to add additional Noggins/support. My thoughts were adding 100 x 100mm F7 H4 Structural Pine Posts to sit on to the bearers with 25 mm notches cut out so that the post sits flush with the top of the joists. Attach the posts with screws into the bearer and add some additional joists and noggins to support the post in place.
what are your thoughts on this? is this adequate support for the frameless glass spigots ( using 10mm x 100 mm stainless steel coach screws)
Are there any alternative solutions or ideas
