Some building departments publish specs for various building techniques and such.
Decks seem to be especially popular. Has anyone seen a set of design specs for a free-standing deck?
Instead of hanging the deck off a ledger, the deck is free standing and a slight gap exists between it and the house. Requires a few more supports and cross bracing, but eliminates ledger-related long-term problems.
Just fishing for good framing ideas.
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Here is what Fairfax county VA publishes, look at page 11.
http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dpwes/publications/decks/
Thanks, that's exactly the sort of thing I was looking for. :-)