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Attaching balustrade post to rim joist - how to reinforce?
I'm currently adding balustrade posts to our new deck. Deck is just over 1m high, with 90x90 cypress pine balustrade posts bolted to the rim joist of the deck. I'm going to need to reinforce the connection between the rim joist and main joists to make sure it doesn't start pulling away when someone leans on the railing. I…
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How to fix the blocking to the main joists of deck?
Hi All, Currently building the frame for our new deck and planning to use composite boards. I'll be doing a double picture frame and double breaker board in the centre. I was planning to use a "ladder joist" to support the picture frame and the breaker boards but I'm not entirely sure what's an acceptable way to fix the…
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How to attach double 190x45 bearers to posts - housing required?
We're in the early stages of building a new deck. Roughly 1.5m high with 100x100 posts, double 190x45 bearers and single 190x45 joists. I'd like to attach the bearers to the top of the posts using nails and hoop iron, without housing them into the post. Given the 190 depth of the bearers I'm a bit iffy about the lack of…
