[djonesax]

OK. So I guess I'll leave the hot tub on the concrete patio under the deck. What about just extending it with out worrying about the hot tub. Can I cantilever a 4 foot extension?

David

 

[djonesax]

I want to make it larger the cheapest way possible. I was thinking to add 4 feet to each side. It was suggested to me to use cantilevers on each side to support the 4 foot extensions. I was told not to go further than 4 feet using a cantilever.

I have never done this before but am confident that I can do what ever needs to be done if I have a plan. I need to know a reasonable approach and what needs to be done. Maybe there is an article somewhere about extending deck that someone can point me to.

David

 

[djonesax]

The joists are 2x8 and the banding or whatever its called is 2x10. I didn't want to put more posts in because I have a garden and retaining wall under the deck. if I put more post in they would have to be placed after the garden wall, into the yard and would look really out of place. If I have to add more posts then the best I can do is go to the side about 8 or 9 feet. If I did that, I suppose I could get the hot tub up there as I could add all the posts needed.

David