83 - All Decked Out - From Frame to Decking to Railings and Stairs

UnBuild It Podcast

Lots to consider from frame to finish in terms of materials and connection to main structure. The boys agreed that--for bulk water management--attaching the deck ledger to the main structure should be done either for lateral stability only or with the ledger spaced out from the main structure.

Pete's Resource(s):

1. FPL Deck Guide: https://www.fpl.fs.usda.gov/documnts/pdf1997/falk97d.pdf (dated, yes, but seminal and it's written by an FPL great: BoB Falk)

2. AWC Residential Wood Deck Design - https://awc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/StructureMag-DCA62012-StructuralSpecifications-1704.pdf

3. BSC Information Sheet 304 - Integrating Deck Ledger Board with Drainage Plane - https://buildingscience.com/documents/information-sheets/integrating-deck-ledger-board-with-drainage-plane