Ok guys, first question/post here, been great sifting through all the info.

I'm planning on building a deck,next to the house on two sides w/d. Due to it being b/v and also the way the back door porch is I decided to make it free standing rather than with a ledger board.

sifting through the standards for the design I have discovered it recommed 2/90x45 or 2/120x45 etc for the bearer size. Is there no way I can get away without doubling up the bearer timber?


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