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Hi All!
The deck I am working on has two separate sections (basic rectangles), connected by a walkway that is just over 20ft long. It is 69" wide for most and 51" wide for the rest. The joists are hung via joist hangers connected the ledger board on one side, and the beam on the other. The beam may need to be replaced due to rot - I would love to hear some options.
The current beam is made up of two manufactured 2 x 10 (actual dimensions) sandwiched together. It was not supported at all - rather it was simply hung with joist hangers attached to the 2 x 8 (1.5 x 7.25) rim joists of each separate part of the deck.
With no mid support, the walkway sagged and bounced badly. I added a post for support -- but after removing the fascia board today, I discovered that the beam isn't in the best shape. I'll be replacing the decking boards with higher end pvc decking, so I think it makes sense to replace the beam altogether so as not to have to worry about it 5 or 10 years from now.
In the photos you can see the full beam (covered by black ice & water shield) in one photo, the back side of the beam (joists are directly attached), and the rot on one end. What to do?
Thank you in advance for your feedback!!!
Hi All!
The deck I am working on has two separate sections (basic rectangles), connected by a walkway that is just over 20ft long. It is 69" wide for most and 51" wide for the rest. The joists are hung via joist hangers connected the ledger board on one side, and the beam on the other. The beam may need to be replaced due to rot - I would love to hear some options.
The current beam is made up of two manufactured 2 x 10 (actual dimensions) sandwiched together. It was not supported at all - rather it was simply hung with joist hangers attached to the 2 x 8 (1.5 x 7.25) rim joists of each separate part of the deck.
With no mid support, the walkway sagged and bounced badly. I added a post for support -- but after removing the fascia board today, I discovered that the beam isn't in the best shape. I'll be replacing the decking boards with higher end pvc decking, so I think it makes sense to replace the beam altogether so as not to have to worry about it 5 or 10 years from now.
In the photos you can see the full beam (covered by black ice & water shield) in one photo, the back side of the beam (joists are directly attached), and the rot on one end. What to do?
Thank you in advance for your feedback!!!
