Decking Query

Hi All

We are planning on building a 7.5m length by 3.8m width deck with the decking timber running lengthwise of 7.5m once the house is completed.

I have been reading up about the instructions on how to build a deck from the internet / mitre10 website as well as this forum and one question i have is, given that the bearer and the decking timber should be run in the same direction. We would need to get 7.5m bearers, are they available in such a long length ?

Thank you

You wouldn't need a 7.5 metre length. You can easily terminate, say a 3.6 metre bearer and a 3.9 bearer on the one post(depending on your post distances).

Thank you

like this:



On a concrete 100x100mm post, there is a metal spike. If you cut the timber bearers on an angle and place them on the bearer like the above image, then bend the spike over on top of the bearer.

Thanks, got it now. Also, you mentioned the concrete post are 100x100mm, i am assuming you are not referring to the length ?

Cheers

correct, they are 100x100mm and come in increments of 10cms length from about 40cms throught to 2 metres.

Thank you. Much appreciated

Found this concrete stump http://www.tekstump.com.au/index.php which might be easier to screw to the bearers.

Cheers