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  1. #1
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    Default Decking Project - Attaching Bearer to Brick Veneer and Fence Post

    Good day all!

    I've been reading quite a lot on the topic of building a deck and have decided to post some questions about my decking project. I would greatly appreciate any advice from you all!

    This is my first time to try to build a deck. The area is approximately 2 metres by 5 metres. I plan to use 140 x19 mm or 140 x 22 mm merbau, that would run parallel to the house. The decking will be approximately 150mm off the ground.

    The intention of the deck is to have a "bar-b" area and also as an extended living area for social occasions when the weather permits.

    Here are some of the issues that I am facing:
    1. I would like to use the brick veneer on the other side of the house
    to attach the bearer/ledger. Is this advisable? I've read a couple of threads about this topic in the forum but have not found a definitive answer. If yes,
    what are the methods that can be used in doing this? It not, I intend to use ground scews (with related question below, #3)...
    2. I would like to use the existing fencing post on the other side (please see photos) to attach one of the bearers/ledgers. Is this advisable as well? I'd asked a couple of relatives and they've advised me to dig new holes to put it 2 new posts. I also use these posts later on to build a pergola as well.
    3. If not, I'm thinking of using Ground Screws Stirrups and use the
    800++mm deep ones. There have been a couple of threads about this as well, but used for cubby houses. I was wondering if anyone has actually used them for decking and pergola, and hoping for any feedback?
    According to the geologic report when we built our home, the
    soil type is "H" and the founding material is Silty Clay. Please
    advise on using ground screws versus posting with concrete in such an
    area?
    4. The width of the area is approximately 2 metres. In attaching the
    joists, which will be 2 metres accross, do I need to have extra
    footings and have a middle bearer to help with the load?

    Here is a link to some of the photos of the area and some of the raw
    plans. These are old photos. I've cleaned up the area and have covered
    it with Lilydale toppings (up to 100-150mm) as I wanted to pave it
    before but now have come to realize that a deck would be more
    favourable in extending the side yard as part of the living area:
    http://s284.photobucket.com/albums/l...eckingProject/

    Thanks in advance!!!
    Last edited by marvel25; 8th April 2009 at 01:56 PM. Reason: Photos are too small to view

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  3. #2
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    Default Update on Ground Screws

    Hi Folks,

    Just wanted to post updated photos about my project.

    Here is a recent photo of the area that I want to deck:


    I bought a couple of ground screws from Bunnings yesterday. They were the 865 x 91mm type. What I've done is basically put them on the ground upright. Tapped the head on the middle of the post with a sledge hammer to slightly bury it on the ground.
    Then I used a piece of short wood to "screw" the post in. I had a bit of difficulty as the area I'm working on is close to the fence where I have very little room to screw the post.

    Here are photos of the ground screws and the resulting levels:


    Post 1 Level photo:


    Post 2 Level Photo


    A question for those who could help:
    - How can I correct the level?, aside from un-screwing the post and screwing it again? If it's not possible, I'll just do it the tried and tested method of digging holes, and concreting the posts in ground.

    Thanks for you time!

    Kind regards,
    Archie

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