I am planning to build a 14 x 24 Deck. I want it to be built as close to code as possible and I am confused
I have never built an outdoor deck but I am certinally not new to home construction. I have done much research on deck building and have found conflicting information or information that I may not fully understand.
One example is that acording to code, I cannot connect a joist to both sides of a center supporting header
For strength, I would like to install a double header and use 7' joist on either side of a center header rather then use 14' joists.
Why can I not do this when a home built this way
For strength, I would like to install a double header and use 7' joist on either side of a center header rather then use 14' joists.
Why can I not do this when a home built this way