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Here is how we do it, for a 4 sided hip roof. We...

Here is how we do it, for a 4 sided hip roof. We use a milled 6x6 center post, with 8 sides, 4 for the hips and 4 for common rafters.

I was going to add a pic, but I don't see that option here,...
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Simpson strongtie hardware is available almost...

Simpson strongtie hardware is available almost everywhere wood is sold.

You would need to be more specific as to what your city requires and what size of girders and posts you are using.

Mark
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Yes, flashing is just like for any other siding. ...

Yes, flashing is just like for any other siding. Another option might be free standing deck.

The blades for hardi plank are relatively cheap, as they actually have fewer teeth then a wood blade.
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Church, My material costs for a trex deck,...

Church,

My material costs for a trex deck, 10 feet off the ground exceeds 15/sq. ft.

My material costs for a standard redwood railing is about $18.50 per lin foot.

Don't forget to add for...
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I recently tore out a all glass sunroom for a...

I recently tore out a all glass sunroom for a client because it was just too hot during the summer. We replaced it with a more conventional addition with skylights and lots of glass.
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I would be very surprised if there was no damage...

I would be very surprised if there was no damage to the substructure after 18 years.

My vote would be to replace the framing, as I doubt that it will outlive the new surface.

Mark
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Normally, we would set the posts in Simpson...

Normally, we would set the posts in Simpson CBSQ66's or equivilent.

Mark
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I try to build my decks so the framing lasts. ...

I try to build my decks so the framing lasts. Time will tell whether the new formulations of pressure treated will last as long as it's predecessor.

I've seen no evidence that composites have got...
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I'm on the opposite side of the fence then these...

I'm on the opposite side of the fence then these other guys. My customers still want real wood. Ipe is the choice of most. Unfortunately, it's cost is rising. If you don't mind driftwood grey, it...
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Bolting through is highly desireable. If...

Bolting through is highly desireable.

If the block is solid (filled with concrete, I hope), you could epoxy either stainless steel or hot dipped galvanize threaded rod into the block. Make sure...
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I'm not a expert in this area, but if the black...

I'm not a expert in this area, but if the black areas are spotted, it might be mildew. A bleach solution is needed to kill the mildew spores.

All of the polyurathane finishes that I have used...
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In the past we have notched and bolted the beams...

In the past we have notched and bolted the beams to the poles. Make sure you treat the notches.

Mark
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I would expect that by next spring those footings...

I would expect that by next spring those footings are probably going to settle to at least 95%. You can probably take a jack hammer and knock off the existing brackets, dowel some rebar into the...
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Gosh I love that deck. Just like the easter...

Gosh I love that deck. Just like the easter bunny and Santa Clause it was too good to be true.
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How high is the deck? It probably needs some...

How high is the deck? It probably needs some diagonal lateral bracing, from bottom of post up to the top of post or beam.
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Thanks Lefty, I thought that I had missed...

Thanks Lefty, I thought that I had missed something with those 6x6 posts.

Mark
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I wasn't aware that 6x6 posts were required for...

I wasn't aware that 6x6 posts were required for all decks. Beyond that, on a free standing deck you will need some lateral bracing, from bottom of post up to the deck framing.

Cut all around the...
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That would of course depend upon which way you...

That would of course depend upon which way you want the decking to run. The decking usually runs parallel to the beams.

As far as I know, there is no problem getting 20' lumber.

Why are you...
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If I remember correctly. The swing is...

If I remember correctly.

The swing is attached with eye bolts through the 3x4's on top. The horizontal beams are 2x8's with a shallow radius cut into them.

The posts are pressure treated...
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I don't have plans, but here is one that we...

I don't have plans, but here is one that we built.

http://www.creative-redwood-designs.com/images/Helm-seat.jpg

Mark
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Posted By dooer

Hello, Your project should require a...

Hello,

Your project should require a building permit and I would bet that they will not let you anchor to the top of a 4" slab.

All is not lost though. You do not have to take the whole slab...
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If you want the 2x2"s white, you might also...

If you want the 2x2"s white, you might also consider vinyl or plastic, if the spans are not too far.

Mark
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It might seal the creosote, but I would never use...

It might seal the creosote, but I would never use a polyurathane on a deck. I think the labels on the cans even discourage this use of their product on decks.

For that matter, I would never build...
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Sink the PT posts in concrete and clad them with...

Sink the PT posts in concrete and clad them with cedar.

Yes some of the wind will pass through, but not all of it.

Pergola can mean a lot of things, can you post a drawing or explain how the...
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The deck is 2' off the ground. I'm assuming,...

The deck is 2' off the ground. I'm assuming, perhaps incorrectly, that the pergola is much higher then that. Also, with 4 posts, I'm assuming that it is free standing.

Now it is possible that he...
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