![]() You need to place at least two screws in a row and space them about 18” apart. Then, we secured the first board to the rim joist using 2-¾” deck screws matching the color of the decking. We then placed the next section to see if any boards needed to be adjusted. This allows the boards to fit together in a seamless finish.Īfter, we checked the fit by clamping the board into place and cutting the next section. To install the boards, we measured one section and cut the square-edge board to that measurement with a 45-degree angle. The fascia will be placed on the front of the framing to hide the pressure-treated lumber. Make sure you keep this in mind when you install all the deck boards and adjust accordingly. Because of our temperatures being so cold in winter, our gap needed to be ½”. For example, the boards around our house and fence needed a gap of ¼”-½”. We will use the Grooved-Edge boards for the main part of the decking.Īlso, the decking boards needed to have gaps between other decking boards but also structures. ![]() The Square-Edge boards we will be using for the fascia and the picture frame border. We are also using two different profiles: Square-Edge and Grooved-Edge. We are using the Enhance Naturals in the color Rocky Harbor. In this tutorial, we are using Trex composite decking.Īnd within Trex, there are different styles and profiles. There are different types of material that can be used for decking. If you want your deck to look custom and professional, I would recommend doing the next two steps because it brings it all together. Although we are using pressure-treated lumber, it doesn’t hurt to take one more step to ensure that the framing will last for many years. This tape helps protect the joists from moisture. Install all the joists with a joist hanger. I also bent the angled joist hanger to fit the angle of the end joist in some areas. Also, I attached one screw through the end joist (or beam) to the joist, then attached the hanger. SIDE NOTE: I found it helpful to use clamps to hold the board in place. SIDE NOTE: Remember that the blocking should be no more than 12” from the outside edge to the center and they need to be spaced no more than 50” apart.Īttach the cut joists to the end joist with a joist hanger and the recommended screws. Next, we cut the board to length using the sliding t-bevel to give us the angle at the saw.Īfter, place the cut joist in the location with the TuffBlock at the ends and in the middle, if needed. Then, we measured the board so that it would be 16” on center from the last joist.įrom there, we used the t-bevel to determine the angle and then we measured the length of the board. To cut the joist at an angle, we placed the board onto the framing in the general location where it would be installed. Here is a diagram of our decks framing from our planning: Depending on the size of the deck, there could be a center beam running between the two outside boards.This is done by using ‘sleepers’, which are short boards running between the joists to provide extra support. ![]()
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