Hockey puck ledger spacers

[NH09]

I had an interesting question from a contractor today who read an article in Fine Homebuilding about using hockey pucks as spacers behind a deck ledger. At first I thought no way, but if the bolt has been approved for use with washers as spacers, or a double ledger, could it be allowed?

 

[SCBO1]

If the pucks are from the Canadians, I would dis-allow it! Wave it off, "No goal"

Go Blues!

 

[fatboy]

Give me an engineers analysis...........

 

[GHRoberts]

Hockey pucks are rubber. It should be easy to get engineering data.

 

[NH09]

I would prefer that the builder not have to go through the expense of an engineer, but since the pucks have not been tested as a building material it seems that a review would be required in this case - I think.

 

[permitguy]

It's not unlike these. I'd bet the hockey pucks would last longer than the deck, but I understand the concern over liability.

 

[rktect 1]

Washers will be much cheaper.

 

[SCBO1]

Hockey pucks or something simular may work better in some seimic zones, maybe rubber spacers should be tested?

 

[rheckle]

I have seen these stand off devices before , all would require Engineer approval.It seems like a good idea but needs to be tested.