Re: OT: decking, building engineer

Kraggash wrote:
> <zymurgy> wrote:
> > Kraggash wrote:
> >> Niv wrote:
> >>
> >> > I have plans to build some decking, 25' X 13' (4 X 2 fence
> >> > panels + posts).
> >> >
> >> > However, I've no idea if the planned structure is too weak,
> >> > over engineered or just right?
> >>
> >> BTDT last year, 3 ft above ground at front, 2 feet a back,
> >> freestanding deck.
> >> Nothing to do with planning, don't raise your head above the
> >> parapet, they'll start looking at other stuff.
> >
> > Do post the pics of broken bodies and limbs when the thing has
> > collapsed. This is something you shouldn't really guess at.
> >
> > If it collapses with someone you don't know on it/under it and there's
> > injury, you're potentially looking down the barrel of a "where there's
> > blame there's a claim" litigation. I'd get professional advice.
> >
> > Structural engineer for a start.
> >
> >> You don't need metal, wood is strong enough, have a look at a
> >> B&Q or a Wickes 'how to do it guide'
> >
> > Ye gods.
>
> Bollocks
>
> You don't need to guess, the specs for decking have been cast in stone
> since Moses used them. As long as you use the correct specs (as supplied
> by any good supplying woodyard) and buy the wood for the job (rather than
> some gash stuff out of the shed) it's going nowhere.
> (distance between joists, spec of stringers, etc, distance between
> supports) It's all written down and is easy to follow.

The OP's plans aren't a 'standard' decking installation.

"However, this will be about 6' to 8' above ground as the end of garden
slopes away dramatically"

I'm pretty gung ho when it comes to bodging, but there's also times
when decent structural advice might be also be in order.

IMHO, this is one of those times ...

Paul.

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