I am about to order materials for our deck which will be 53 square meters and go around a corner of the house. It will extend 3.5 meters out from the house and I plan to place it on 30 piers.
The decking will be 28x120 and laid on 170x45 cc60. This layer is supported by two beams, one at the outer edge and one about 1 meter out from the wall, so the distances will be 250 and 100 respectively. So far I think I have thought correctly according to the load calculation paper I have received.
But one thing remains: the posts. The deck is 1.3 meters above the ground and needs to be supported by posts. What dimension should be used? 95x95 or is 70x70 sufficient? What have others used?
The decking will be 28x120 and laid on 170x45 cc60. This layer is supported by two beams, one at the outer edge and one about 1 meter out from the wall, so the distances will be 250 and 100 respectively. So far I think I have thought correctly according to the load calculation paper I have received.
But one thing remains: the posts. The deck is 1.3 meters above the ground and needs to be supported by posts. What dimension should be used? 95x95 or is 70x70 sufficient? What have others used?
Curious about the placement of the support beams, why not place the beams 1.75 m apart? I suspect you might also attach a beam to the house, right?
Since the posts will need to support more than just a fence, I would go for 95x95. There are also laminated 95 posts that consist of two laminated 95x45, these do not twist in the same way. You can also screw these together yourself, but you should be careful about which side you join so that you place the core of the tree against each other.
Since the posts will need to support more than just a fence, I would go for 95x95. There are also laminated 95 posts that consist of two laminated 95x45, these do not twist in the same way. You can also screw these together yourself, but you should be careful about which side you join so that you place the core of the tree against each other.
The reason for the odd measurements is that it is not attached to the wall. I will attach it there later, but probably not as securely as if I had attached the entire sill to the wall. Quite backwards, I know, but that's how it goes when you need to add insulation to the wall behind and also finish the deck in time for your 30th birthday party... 
Another reason was that the panel extends lower than the sill. I didn't want to cut the panel, but rather have the sill on the outside. And then the step to make the deck self-supporting didn't seem so big...
Another reason was that the panel extends lower than the sill. I didn't want to cut the panel, but rather have the sill on the outside. And then the step to make the deck self-supporting didn't seem so big...
I was just about to say that - regardless of which matchsticks hold, 95x95 is much more attractive. There is nothing more attractive than a deck built with sturdy timber, and the posts are not least important.KarlXII said:I would definitely choose 95x95.
The price difference wouldn't balance out my "peace of mind"
Additionally, if you continue with the posts up to the railing, it's also more attractive.
I think the consensus is quite strong!
So it will be 95x95. Feels a bit more secure, and if you say it will look better, it feels even better. I also chose to go up to 195x45 on the bjälklaget. Feels like the cost won't be much more, but I know it will hold...
Thanks for the help!
So it will be 95x95. Feels a bit more secure, and if you say it will look better, it feels even better. I also chose to go up to 195x45 on the bjälklaget. Feels like the cost won't be much more, but I know it will hold...
Thanks for the help!