Code for deck fasteners??

bujaly · 09-07-2007, 04:08 PM

Is there a code for what type of fasteners you should be using on an uncovered pt deck?

Cole · 09-07-2007, 05:29 PM

Are you talking joists or the actual board decking?

If you are talking anything structural, yes there is a code for fasteners etc..

Deck boards on top of joists, you can use whatever you want.

bujaly · 09-07-2007, 05:58 PM

Yeah, just the part that will sustain foot traffic..
And not questioning you Cole, but r u positive?

Cole · 09-07-2007, 06:10 PM

What kind of deck boards are you using?

And yes I am positive.

**AtlanticWBConst.** · 09-07-2007, 06:14 PM

Cole is right.

There are a variety of ways to attach deck boards over the joists, including nails, screws, hidden fastener brackets, etc....

All are allowable as there are no code requirements pertaining to: Deck board fastener attachments.

Example of what a Town/City Building inspector looks for in deck construction, based on the IBC (Note the lack of code specifications regarding deck board fastening requirements):

http://nashua.qscend.com/filestorage/51/70/151/Deck.pdf

09-07-2007, 04:08 PM	#1
bujaly Newbie Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 21	Code for deck fasteners?? Is there a code for what type of fasteners you should be using on an uncovered pt deck?

09-07-2007, 05:29 PM	#2
Cole Mod / ArchiBuilder Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 263	Code for deck fasteners?? Are you talking joists or the actual board decking? If you are talking anything structural, yes there is a code for fasteners etc.. Deck boards on top of joists, you can use whatever you want.

09-07-2007, 05:58 PM	#3
bujaly Newbie Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 21	Code for deck fasteners?? Yeah, just the part that will sustain foot traffic.. And not questioning you Cole, but r u positive?

09-07-2007, 06:10 PM	#4
Cole Mod / ArchiBuilder Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 263	Code for deck fasteners?? What kind of deck boards are you using? And yes I am positive.

09-07-2007, 06:14 PM	#5
AtlanticWBConst. Lic. Builder/GC/Remodeler Join Date: May 2006 Location: New England Posts: 7,554	Code for deck fasteners?? Cole is right. There are a variety of ways to attach deck boards over the joists, including nails, screws, hidden fastener brackets, etc.... All are allowable as there are no code requirements pertaining to: Deck board fastener attachments. Example of what a Town/City Building inspector looks for in deck construction, based on the IBC (Note the lack of code specifications regarding deck board fastening requirements): http://nashua.qscend.com/filestorage/51/70/151/Deck.pdf __________________ - Build Well -

Code for deck fasteners??