Hello,
I have an issue with my footer placements for a multi-level deck. I would like some advise as to how i would set them.
The upper deck will be attached to the house at a height of 32 inches. Deck size is 24ft in length and 12-13ft in width - it would depend on the footers because i currently have a concrete patio that's 12ftx12ft coming off of the house. It's 4ft from the start of the deck. I don't want to break the patio but i certainly don't want to reduce the space from the lower deck by making the upper deck longer. The lower deck is 16 inches off the ground so about 2 steps down from the upper deck. The lower deck is roughly 24 ft in length but going around a 24 ft semi-above ground pool.
Can i set the footers uneven? meaning 1 in each corner and the middle 2 at about 14ft apart? I've added circles as footings in the attached sketch.
The next question is for the lower deck. Is there a way to attach the lower deck to the beam of the upper deck? Would increasing the joist of the upper deck help?
I've attached a screen shot of a rough sketch up. Any input would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Jesus
I have an issue with my footer placements for a multi-level deck. I would like some advise as to how i would set them.
The upper deck will be attached to the house at a height of 32 inches. Deck size is 24ft in length and 12-13ft in width - it would depend on the footers because i currently have a concrete patio that's 12ftx12ft coming off of the house. It's 4ft from the start of the deck. I don't want to break the patio but i certainly don't want to reduce the space from the lower deck by making the upper deck longer. The lower deck is 16 inches off the ground so about 2 steps down from the upper deck. The lower deck is roughly 24 ft in length but going around a 24 ft semi-above ground pool.
Can i set the footers uneven? meaning 1 in each corner and the middle 2 at about 14ft apart? I've added circles as footings in the attached sketch.
The next question is for the lower deck. Is there a way to attach the lower deck to the beam of the upper deck? Would increasing the joist of the upper deck help?
I've attached a screen shot of a rough sketch up. Any input would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Jesus
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