I am building a new deck and have watched Mike Guertin’s “Shop Class: Critical Deck-Framing Connections” over and over again; I think it is excellent. I have one concern however. When you attach the railing 4×4 posts to the rim joists with the 1/2″ bolts, how do you then cover the bolt heads with the facia?
Ed
Pinedale, AZ
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use carriage bolts.
Great idea... thanks!