Question regarding joist span for low deck
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Question regarding joist span for low deck
Hi All
Newly signed up, been browsing for awhile as I plan out my new deck.
My current plan is http://imgur.com/b3L6yoc
Build location http://imgur.com/zw8OqRB
This will be very low to ground, at the maybe probably 12" from ground to deck floor. It's being built off of an existing concrete patio, using that as a "beam/ledger".
My question is around the joist span between beams. Right now, it's at around 51" which I know is acceptable. I'm thinking that I may only need two beams instead of the three pictured (middle, end). This would bring the span to a little over 7 feet. Is that acceptable or am I gonna get some bounce? I'm not sure if I can follow the traditional span tables as I'm not technically using any beams.
These will be 2x6 joists on a doubled 2x6 beam. Post spacing is ~45".
Additionally, are there any other red flags that pop up in the current design?
Newly signed up, been browsing for awhile as I plan out my new deck.
My current plan is http://imgur.com/b3L6yoc
Build location http://imgur.com/zw8OqRB
This will be very low to ground, at the maybe probably 12" from ground to deck floor. It's being built off of an existing concrete patio, using that as a "beam/ledger".
My question is around the joist span between beams. Right now, it's at around 51" which I know is acceptable. I'm thinking that I may only need two beams instead of the three pictured (middle, end). This would bring the span to a little over 7 feet. Is that acceptable or am I gonna get some bounce? I'm not sure if I can follow the traditional span tables as I'm not technically using any beams.
These will be 2x6 joists on a doubled 2x6 beam. Post spacing is ~45".
Additionally, are there any other red flags that pop up in the current design?