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4 x 2 decking frame.
2 has an overall size of 3040 x 2400mm.
The general rule of thumb is maximum span is 1 times the depth of the joist in feet so 2x6 can span about 9 but that does vary depending on the type of lumber used.
This 2 4m x 2 4m kit contains everything you need to build your decking framework.
Typically stringers are cut out from framing lumber such as 2 x 8 or 2 x 10 specifically to the staircase angle and specifications.
2 our basic deck support bearer layout in fig.
I d also up the foots to 4 per beam to drop the span there to 4.
The width of this basic deck is based on the use of 21 uncut 2 4m long and 140mm wide deck boards with 20 gaps of 5mm between them the calculation is.
Our framing timber is c16 graded and treated using the latest processes to ensure longevity.
2x4s can not span a very long distance without starting to bend.
Some good information on deck construction from the american wood council can be found here.
You need a different type of screw for each part of your deck.
We recommend 97mm x 47mm treated framing timber for the majority of decking projects.
Editor rich bergman 2x4 joists would be sufficient depending on close they are spaced no further than 12 on center maybe even a bit closer and how long the 2x4s will span from one support beam to the next.
97mm x 47mm.
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Lengths depends on the space within which they are to be fitted so it will vary between 6 and 12 foot by 4 foot whatever is an easily lifted and manouvered frame.
As i work alone usually i build a deck in small frames.
Some builders reduce joist spacing to 12 on center to strengthen the deck frame or to increase maximum allowable joist spans.
4x2 at 400 centres with 4x1 tying the ends together.
An 8 gauge 2 5 coated deck screw is most commonly used when fastening deck boards to joists.
Two to three stringer boards are installed to the framing of the deck and on both the treads and risers of the stairs are attached to them.
Including all the timber and screws with landscape weed control fabric and even the pegs to hold the fabric in place.
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