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deck ledger connection

Re: deck ledger connection

Barlovan - Interesting article, fairly well written.

The one point I took issue with was... "Embedding the outer support posts in concrete piers might provide sufficient lateral resistance for lower decks." The problem I have is that the PT lumber which is acceptable for embeddment is not approved for 'above-grade' applications, generally considered 18" or more above grade. Unless you have a very low deck, this could prove to be problematic.

I alos feel it will complicate repalcement of the posts when the time comes, but that's not really a 'code' issue, just a personal opinion.
 
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DECK LEDGER CONNECTION???

Not really being critical; just expected at least on post on "deck ledger connections".

Great discussion on treated wood; but, might prevent confusion; for someone searching for a discussion on "deck ledger connections"; if the the Subject box was changed to "Treated Wood Use".

Uncle Bob
 
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Maybe a moderator can separate posts and place them in a new post about PT wood eliminating the thread drift started by that New Yorker Drobish! :twisted:
 
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It's a 'y' (Drobysh)not an 'i'... Darn Pennsyltucky rednecks! Does explain your spelling in general though! :lol: :lol: :lol:

Yes, it's my fault we went off on a tangent... but it was a GOOD tangent, wasn't it? :D
 
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