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Thanks, will do

Thanks again for the good advice. I bought Sikkens Cetol 1 today. I plan on applying 1 coat to all sides and cut ends before I lay the decking, followed by 2 additional coats... as suggested by the lumber store.

I've decided to go with cedar decking on my deck project. I've located a local small lumber yard that focuses on deck and outdoor wood projects; I looked at their stock today and ordered 5/4x6 western red cedar, sanded 4 sides. They recommend staining/finishing the decking on all 6 sides...

Gary My blocking is within the 'every 8'' rule and based on what I've read and other comments, I'm satisfied the blocking is OK. I've used DCA6-09.pdf as a reference from early in my planning (as recommended by you or others on this forum in one of my earlier posts.) The beams check out...

Here's a pic of the end tag... Am I OK?

Joists are pressure treated.... I'm in San Antonio, btw.

Hmm, I can get 5/4 x 6" cedar for a little more than PT. I like the looks of cedar and the fact that it will take a stain better than PT. I plan on re-treating the decking every two years... Whether its PT or cedar. What comments/experiences do others have related to these two decking choices?

InspectorD, 5/4 x 6 treated is the plan.

Wazzat.... Like you, Im assuming that smaller joists would be less liable to twist and that blocking every 8 feet is adequate.

Thanks for that reference... Seems I'm OK.

Building a 16x24 deck, 16' joists attached at ledger and supported by 2 beams at about 7' and 14' from ledger. I currently have solid blocking at about 4' and 11'. Do I need more blocking?

Post and beam detail Roofing paper going in this week

Ah, roofing paper... Nice inexpensive solution... That sounds good. Thanks

Ps... All cuts are sealed with Anchorseal 2

Suggestions for "sealing" double 2x10 beam? Should I seal the joint along the top between the 2x10? If so, with Construction Adhesive? Thanks in advance, Roger

FYI - Using anchorseal....

I will use 4 smaller bolt; i was planning to vertically aligned, but your idea of offsetting them vertically sounds good. I'll do some research on Archonseal vs copper napthanate. As far as decking orientation.. have not decided... wil probably lay it out several ways and my wife and i will...

BridgeMan, I think i understand your "Rim Scab", i see how it adds strength. Does this look like what you're saying? Pardon my pencil sketch; it's not to scale. Yes, the 2x10 beams are PT. it's been suggest in this thread that I use Anchorseal for all cut ends. I plan to treat the posts...

Gary and other, thanks for the feedback. My first project this big. I used the online deck planner from Lowes and I guess I expected more from the city permit process when I turned in my plans. After getting city "approval", I discovered the AFPA doc you have referenced and have adopted...

Disregard (can't figure out how to delete a post from iPhone app..)