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Ideal Rise/Run for Deck Steps for Couple Headed into Their mid-60s With Ailments
There are various rules of thumb for getting comfortable stairs. One is that rise+run equals around 18”, so your plan is sound.
These would be code compliant, for what that’s worth. I don’t really ...
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Options for a deck flooring on a deck that is covered by a water barrier
This is normally handled in commercial work where someone plans for the long term by using sectional decking on pads.
When the roof membrane needs to be replaced, rather than it being a huge hassle ...
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Options for a deck flooring on a deck that is covered by a water barrier
Add 2x4 pressure treated sleepers on flat. Attach the composite deck boards to the sleepers.
The whole thing floats on the waterproof membrane. Use composite shims where needed to keep sleepers flat ...
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Can I increase the depth of my deck treads to gain footspace?
Considering your goal of increasing tread depth, this should make things a bit better without creating a hazard.
I don't consider 1¼" overhangs to be problematic. 1½" about the maximum I'd ...
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Can I increase the depth of my deck treads to gain footspace?
Codes generally provide minimums for tread length… adding a bit to yours would be fine.
You might also consider adding a tread, thus reducing the rise as you increase the run.
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framing for ground level deck
The IRC has a section dedicated to exterior decks. Your deck can be entirely constructed using tables from this section. No engineer. No faith in anybody's authority but the IRC's.
All of your ...
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ground deck structure
If you're okay with the new elevation, then it's fine. Just be sure that the ends of the 2x6s are blocked to prevent them from tipping over. See IRC R507.6.2.
The previous design would have been labor ...
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How can I support overhanging Trex decking without adding more framing below?
No. Add the framing. Even if you could fasten the ends to the crosswise board, you'll just end up with the composite board splitting at some point.
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