Using the Simpson deck builder software, it says my deck must be no taller than 6'4" above ground. No matter what I do I can't get to go higher. I need it 7'. Can I use taller piers and measure from the top of the pier instead of the ground?
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That'll kick you into a engineered solution.I do have a snow load of 90. That might make a difference.
That’s a nice guide. I have a friend in montgomery county md (DC suburb) and the county has adopted the awc guide almost verbatim.Here is a easy to use guide, will reflect what is in the AWC document has, just simplified.
That’s a nice guide. I have a friend in montgomery county md (DC suburb) and the county has adopted the awc guide almost verbatim.