I am designing a 10’x 33′ deck to replace on that has rotted. I was looking at the freestanding deck in the Fine Homebuilding July issue, built by Michael Avery. If you look at the pictures on page 48-49 there is a space between the rim joist and the house. The small picture, top of insert on page 48, shows the space he is nailing through rim joists into the joists. On page 50, the large picture, the decking covers that space right up to the house. What is supporting the decking material?
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The same joist structure. He nails the rims to the ends of the joists, then slides the assembly (with help) into place. (He describes the process in the sidebar alongside the photo.)
Edit: When I build a freestanding deck, I use hangers, which are a pain, especially when working alone. If the deck is lower, such as his was, I might try it his way. If not too big; too large would require a helper to slide it in place. But then, if I had a helper, he would be doing the hangers, not me.
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Edited 6/20/2007 5:28 pm ET by NickNukeEm
I didn't catch that before. So, he assembles the joist structure setting on top of the beams, and then slides the whole assembly over to the house. I assume he leaves space for airflow. Then, he fastens the joist assembly to the beams. Thanks.