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post support to prevent rotting posts

Why most posts fail from the bottom up under your deck

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Let’s talk honestly about timber posts in the ground If you have been around decks for any length of time, you will already know why most posts fail. It is almost always right at ground level. That should tell us something. Timber does not fail because it is weak. It fails because ground contact creates … Read more

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How to Set Out a Decking Frame: Joists, Beams and Support Posts.

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The direct answer Set out a decking frame by establishing the finished deck dimensions and board direction, then marking the joists, supporting beams and foundations from a checked design. Confirm the perimeter, diagonals and levels before constructing the supports. Board support spacing and structural spans answer different questions. Both need checking before the layout becomes … Read more