lecture 15

Question 1

what types of foundations are used with outdoor rooms

Answer 1

precast concrete pier blocks
poured in place concrete foundation
- sit on a concret footing below grade
- fiber from tube( sonotube) for the framework of the corner
- wood post needs to be elevated above grade

Question 2

what are the deck structrue attached to the foundation

Answer 2

1. cut out relative weak conection
2. nailing block: relative weak connection
3. metal straps- good hDS
4. POST ANCHOR: best hold down strength

Question 3

what are the typical spacing between members in a deck frame?

Answer 3

beam span= 2- 2x10s
joist span= 2x6 at 9’9” spacing
decking spaning

Question 4

how are level changes created in the deck?

Answer 4

structure must be adjusted

Question 5

how does the deck frame meet the building?

Answer 5

ledger= structual member that attaches the deck to the wall of the building

this connection must be properly FLASHED

Question 6

how are railing typically created for a deck?

Answer 6

30” height railing needed.

‘Balusters” are the vertical elements between the post that create the “Balustrade”