hi,
I am planning to make decking with 3 steps on my portch .
My land not too slop from the footpath.
Maybe 2 or 3 steps needed .
I am attaching photos for samples.
Which post needed?
Any tutorials available.
Thank you
Revi
Hi @Revi,
This style of stepped deck follows the same principles as a deck in that bearers and joists need to fit within the span limits of the timber. The span limitations of your framing are what will dictate how many posts are needed. Check out How to understand deck components, How to understand deck span tables and How to build a deck for some general advice on deck building.
Generally, you would use 90x90mm H4 posts or 100x100mm H4 posts.
If you can let me know the specific dimensions of the area, I would be much better placed to give you guidance about how many posts are required.
I'll assist further when you can get back to me.
Jacob
1 mtr wide steps needed.
My porch already concreted .
Steps post install to ground.
You need to ensure that the bearers and joists are supported in line with the bearer span tables and joist span tables.
Once you have a design that meets the requirements of the span tables, your posts can be attached to the concrete using bolt down post anchors in the appropriate size for your posts. They are attached to the concrete using masonry anchors such as Dynabolts or Ankascrews.
If you'd like to confirm that everything is suitable, I'd suggest you draw a basic top down plan, showing the measurements, both width and length, along with the desired direction of the decking boards. I can then check over it to ensure it is well supported and you will have some nice solid steps.
tomorrow will send pictures and measurements.
For reply
I have another question
My back yard make a open paragola with timber
I have already floor like composite deck
Just I need 4 post or 2 post both sides and side Connect with alfresco wall.
I poking simple one.
Side is 3 mtr by 3 meter
I can add drawing
Post grade
Timber crosses grade
How to connect bracket or long nut and bolts
Simple pergolas that are not tied into other structures and do not have roofing materials are often fine to build without planning approval, but it is definitely worthwhile to contact your local council just to be sure.
If it is tied into your house, or has a roof, then you will need to speak with an engineer for their assistance to ensure the existing structure is capable of supporting the new structure.
If it is built completely separate to other structures, then you can use a pergola span table, which can be found with a quick Google search, to determine the specific timbers required.
For a four-post pergola that does not have roofing and is built separate from your house, you can use the same 90x90mm or 100x100mm posts, with 190x45mm MGP10 H3 framing for the beams, which are attached to the posts and 140x35mm MGP10 H3 framing for the rafters, which span between the two beams.
The posts should be notched so the beams sit on them and then should be bolted to them with galvanised bolts and nuts, and the rafters attached to the beams with a joist hanger for the intermediate rafters and structural angle brackets for the outside rafters.
Let me know what you think and if you have further questions, please don't hesitate to ask.
