support post

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

decking joists in-between the beams

How to set out your decking frame

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There are many ways you can set out your frame. When designing your frame, you must use these standard calculations to ensure the weight loading placed on top of it is supported sufficiently. The design of your decking must include the support posts, beams, joists and decking. The support required is 1.5kN per square metres … Read more