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JMG home \| projects \| blog 4 posts in 5076 days 07-03-2009 11:59 PM	Topic tags/keywords: deck tips outdoor framing question I am building a 20’x14’ deck on the back of a house. The deck will be about 9’-10’ off the ground and the homeowner dosen’t want any posts under the deck, only around the edge. I have decided to use 2”x12”x14’ for my joists on a 16” center. A drop sill under the joists is also not an option. Will my deck be bouncy, or will I end up with a solid structure? -- Jon
SteveB home \| projects \| blog 8 posts in 5193 days 07-04-2009 05:48 AM	This deck joist calculator: http://www.decks.com/Calculators/JoistSpan.aspx says you can span up to 15’ 4” if you space your 2×12 joists every 24”. I think that will be a little bouncy, so I’d space the joists at 16”. Does your location require a building permit for a deck? The permit application might require an engineering stamp. At the least, ask your friend the architect about a good spacing.
RustyNail home \| projects \| blog 1 post in 5034 days 08-15-2009 01:31 AM	JMG, to attain a jiggle free deck I recommend installing a let-in brace on the underside at a 45* angle…
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