Building 8 x 6 meters deck

Hi Guys

I would like to build 8m x 6m free standing deck. What would be the best size timber to use? Is 140 x 45 bearers and joist are suitable?

Thank you

It's dependent on the bearer and joists spans?
but I would double up the bearers
Projects to do after handover
Chris

Hi Chris

Thanks for your reply.

I will have 3 rows of 5 posts along our 8 meters deck. I would like to use 140x 45 timber for the bearers and joists.
I will double up the bearers as you suggested.
The bearers span would be 1.6m and the joists span will be 2.5m approx.
Let me know if that makes sense.
I would like for the deck to be quite solid, no bounce. So if I have to have 6 post instead of 5 I will.
What do you think? I'm open for any suggestions.

Thanks

Yep, keep the bearer spans to around 1.5m->1.6m
joists at 450->600 mm this will depend on your decking choice


Cheers

Hi Chris

Thank you for that information.

I will use 90 x 90 posts set 500mm below ground level. I was thinking to use 65 x 90 m10 pryda stirrups screwed on to the concrete and 90 x 90 post on top of this and then the bearers. What's better and up to code?
Are the stirrups strong enough to hold the deck?

Thank you