Browse Forums Outdoor Living 1 Jan 11, 2011 9:20 am Re: my first deck...bearer problems! 15Jan 11, 2011 1:04 pm Idiots are fun, that's why there is one in every village! - Dr. House - Re: my first deck...bearer problems! 16Jan 11, 2011 1:18 pm mmm....donuts Homer Simpson 1956- Links: Site Costs Ready Reckoner | H1 Addiction Medical Advice | Château TDL: The Backyard Re: my first deck...bearer problems! 19Jan 11, 2011 2:54 pm Da Vinci Outdoor Living Architectural landscaping http://www.davincioutdoor.com Re: my first deck...bearer problems! 20Jan 11, 2011 3:34 pm davinci 90x45mm treated pine laminated to 90x90 max bearer spacing cntr to cntr is 1.2 mtr 90x45mm treated pine joist max cntr to cntr with a 140mm board is 600mm but it bounces so go 450mm cntrs the joists in pic are joined wrong they should be butt joint over bearer cntr with a 45' angle and nail plated both sides there should also be ant caps on top of stumps and the stumps would preferable be concrete with the location pin through cntr of bearer in melb the deck in pic wouldnt pass an inspection for permit thanks for the advise! now, it's too late to fire them but I just accepted their fixing option, to put back the joist and then cut the post and then flip the bear , add another bear to give double support ..... looks like the best remedy ? ... Seconded; we just used these last weekend to build a small deck. They worked perfectly as we have bluestone in the area where we wanted to build so digging down was not… 8 9053 Hi Mrboh Just wondering if you have any BAL or flame zone issues on your block, as getting compliance with BAL requirements whilst doing bearers and joists is tough. Not… 1 8344 I am not a brick expert, but rendering would be 1 option, it would be costly to do the entire house though.... 2 6673 |