I'm building this 8'x15' stage for a fundraising event. The plans I've attached were drawn up by an architect. They are obviously pretty simple, but I have a couple questions (the person who drew them up isn't available).
A 2x8 will be anchored to the porch, so that the stage will be an extension of the porch, much like you'd build a deck. We'd like to use concrete anchors that we can leave in place as this will go up every year. Is there a specific type or size of anchor that anyone would recommend?
Second, at 15', I'm assuming we'd use two 2x8x8s against the porch, and at the front. I'm not sure if the blue box store nearby would carry a 2x8x16.
There's no mention of joist hangers, but I plan to use them along the back. At the front, I'll attach three of the 2x8x8s to 4x4s sitting on the concrete foot forms, and I suppose use joist hangers for the other two.
The last question I have at the moment is about the 'bolt panels'. I honestly just don't know what that is referring to. A substitute for screwing down the sheets of plywood on top is my best guess.
I've never built off of plans like this, so I may just be unfamiliar with what I'm looking at. Thanks for any clarifications and information.
A 2x8 will be anchored to the porch, so that the stage will be an extension of the porch, much like you'd build a deck. We'd like to use concrete anchors that we can leave in place as this will go up every year. Is there a specific type or size of anchor that anyone would recommend?
Second, at 15', I'm assuming we'd use two 2x8x8s against the porch, and at the front. I'm not sure if the blue box store nearby would carry a 2x8x16.
There's no mention of joist hangers, but I plan to use them along the back. At the front, I'll attach three of the 2x8x8s to 4x4s sitting on the concrete foot forms, and I suppose use joist hangers for the other two.
The last question I have at the moment is about the 'bolt panels'. I honestly just don't know what that is referring to. A substitute for screwing down the sheets of plywood on top is my best guess.
I've never built off of plans like this, so I may just be unfamiliar with what I'm looking at. Thanks for any clarifications and information.