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Mels
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Posts: 1
Location: Yarra Valley
Registered: October 2007

Building a Deck

Posted 1565 days ago

Hi just wondering if anyone knows how far apart deck footings should be on a low level decking. Roughly 3.3mt by 4.2mt the deck will be. Thanks Mel

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gusgale
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Posts: 10
Location: 3550
Registered: February 2008

RE: Building a Deck

Posted 1454 days ago

Mels depending which way your decking will run!Bearers maximum 1.500 apart STUMPS max 1.500 centres Joists .450 centres Regards Leyland
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gerrystaines
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Location: umina beach
Registered: September 2008

RE: Building a Deck

Posted 1246 days ago

Decks and pergolas construction manual by Allan Staines (not related) from your local bookshop or library.

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marcushc
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Location: Cairns-Tully
Registered: March 2009

RE: Building a Deck

Posted 1057 days ago

Gusgale is right but you can span longer but must upgrade bearer size or change building medium.
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