Bouncy deck needs help
#1
I need to stiffen up my deck. It has a severe 'bounce' when you walk across it. It is strictly an up and down bouce (no side to side movement). I am wondering what the best solution is to stiffen it up.
#2
Depends on why it is 'bouncing'. Look carefully at the deck with a tape measure in hand, and answer the following.
The deck boards -- how thick are they? (1x will measure 3/4", 5/4 will measure 1", and 2X will measure 1-1/2")
Joists -- what size are they AND how far apart are they?
Beams -- what size are they AND how far apart are they?
Answer those questions and we will go from there.
The deck boards -- how thick are they? (1x will measure 3/4", 5/4 will measure 1", and 2X will measure 1-1/2")
Joists -- what size are they AND how far apart are they?
Beams -- what size are they AND how far apart are they?
Answer those questions and we will go from there.