Can a deck be attached to the house?
For my money, I’d consider building an attached deck right next to your house, on proper footings, but which is free-standing and not actually connected to your home. That way, you’ll avoid any problems of water infiltration in your home. If your deck is attached to your home, you will need one.
What is a second story deck called?
Porches were built to protect houses from extreme weather conditions and dirt. They are sometimes partially covered and in case of a two story house, the overhang of the second floor can be the covering or roof of the porch. A porch extending from front to side of the house is called a “wrap around” porch.
How do you support a deck without posts?
Instead of using footings, adding a level of gravel will give you the drainage aspect you are looking for. You can then add a frame of wood that anchors in concrete blocks that sit in the gravel, creating your new deck. Concrete blocks won’t rot, making them an ideal option for those who don’t want to use wood.
Does my deck need cross bracing?
Bracing is required on some decks, so check your local building code for specific guidelines. Even if it is not mandated, as a general rule it is wise to add bracing to decks with 4×4 posts more than 4 feet high and 6×6 posts more than 8 feet high. Freestanding decks over 3 feet high also should be braced.
Can you build a deck that is not attached to the house?
A freestanding deck, simply put, is a deck that isn’t attached to another structure. It can be built right next to a house, almost like it’s attached to it, but it will still be self-supporting.
How do I attach a ledger board to my house?
Attach the ledger with 1/2-inch-diameter lag screws or bolts every 16 inches (or as specified by local building codes). Slip stainless-steel washers between the ledger and the siding to allow water to flow behind the ledger. If you can’t get behind the joist to cinch down nuts, use lag screws.
What’s the best way to attach a wooden post to a deck?
The quickest and most secure way to mount a wooden 4×4 or 6×6 deck post to an existing deck surface is via an OZCO Post Base Kit or a Titan Post Anchor. Both of these items provide a solid, powder-coated steel connection point for your wooden post to attach to surface below.
How can I add a second story deck to my home?
First, be sure to contact your local zoning enforcement officer. All homes have established boundaries, and there are set-back requirements from those boundaries which will determine if you have enough usable land space for the second story deck.
What’s the best way to install a deck?
Build a deck that will last for years to come by properly installing deck posts. First off, mark where deck posts will stand in the yard. There are several ways to set deck posts; we recommend attaching the posts to concrete footers above the ground. This helps to prevent wooden posts from rotting.
What’s the best way to mount a railing to a deck?
It depends on how the post is mounted to your deck surface. The easiest way to do this is to purchase a complete railing set with all the necessary hardware, usually in the form of a base kit. The quickest and most secure way to mount a wooden 4×4 or 6×6 deck post to an existing deck surface is via an OZCO Post Base Kit or a Titan Post Anchor.