dshall Posted June 14, 2019 Share Posted June 14, 2019 Hi Guys, I need to do a Heavy timber deck construction. I think that means: 8x8 posts (or is it 6x6, I have seen it both ways) 6x8 or 4x10 beam minimum 3x ledgers 2x6 t&g decking for a roof .......and....... what can I use for DECKING for a deck? I want to use 2x6 decking with a 1/8" gap but I do not think it will work Trex is is out because it is flammable... any ideas for the decking? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raltd9245 Posted June 14, 2019 Share Posted June 14, 2019 Sizes depend on spans and design. I've mostly used 8x8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
javatom Posted June 14, 2019 Share Posted June 14, 2019 The deck could be stamped concrete. The supports are big and it is an expensive way to make a deck. On the other hand, it is not flammable and will need little maintenance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNestor Posted June 14, 2019 Share Posted June 14, 2019 It looks like TimberTech Azek has a class "A" flame spread index. https://www.timbertech.com/imagine/stories/timbertech-azek-receives-class-a-flame-spread-index-rating Decks are difficult in California...well, so is everything else - so it figures. Better than burning your house to the ground... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dshall Posted June 17, 2019 Author Share Posted June 17, 2019 On 6/14/2019 at 2:32 PM, SNestor said: It looks like TimberTech Azek has a class "A" flame spread index. https://www.timbertech.com/imagine/stories/timbertech-azek-receives-class-a-flame-spread-index-rating Decks are difficult in California...well, so is everything else - so it figures. Better than burning your house to the ground... Thanks Steve.... that might work... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRAWZILLA Posted June 17, 2019 Share Posted June 17, 2019 how about good ole Dex-o-tex over conc. base? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dshall Posted June 18, 2019 Author Share Posted June 18, 2019 20 hours ago, DRAWZILLA said: how about good ole Dex-o-tex over conc. base? Nope, he wanted the decking. I started with the dex-o-tex. BTW, This is in the middle of La Jolla but just so happens to have a bit of natural canyon behind it so it needs to be 1-hour. The house two doors down recently had a huge deck put on and they used Trex decking. Why can they use Trex and I can't? I do not know. I am really getting burned out with the land mines I am always seeming to step in. Recently went to submit a project, a new unit on a lot with an existing house (zoned for the extra unit), and the submittal was rejected because I did not have a landscape and irrigation plan. I have never had that happen unless it was for a CDP..... which I thought would be needed..... but nope, for some unknown reason, the owner says we will not need one, he even checked with the city. Oh well, if it was too easy, the owners would do this themselves and I would not have a job . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renerabbitt Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 52 minutes ago, dshall said: he wanted the decking. maybe give these guys a call, check for your local distributor..They are getting away with UL listed assemblies on treated lumber: http://www.frtw.com/?q=distributors Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dshall Posted June 18, 2019 Author Share Posted June 18, 2019 1 minute ago, Renerabbitt said: maybe give these guys a call, check for your local distributor..They are getting away with UL listed assemblies on treated lumber: http://www.frtw.com/?q=distributors Here is another option. This is what Fiberon states about their ProTech Advantage Decking Fiberon Decking And if you live in a wildfire-prone region, consider ProTect Advantage FR Decking. You'll enjoy all the beauty and benefits of original ProTect Advantage plus the comfort of knowing the "FR" boards have been tested and approved for use in Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) zones. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renerabbitt Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 Just now, dshall said: Here is another option. This is what Fiberon states about their ProTech Advantage Decking Fiberon Decking And if you live in a wildfire-prone region, consider ProTect Advantage FR Decking. You'll enjoy all the beauty and benefits of original ProTect Advantage plus the comfort of knowing the "FR" boards have been tested and approved for use in Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) zones. nice, saved it, +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRAWZILLA Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 1 hour ago, dshall said: Nope, he wanted the decking. I started with the dex-o-tex. BTW, This is in the middle of La Jolla but just so happens to have a bit of natural canyon behind it so it needs to be 1-hour. The house two doors down recently had a huge deck put on and they used Trex decking. Why can they use Trex and I can't? I do not know. I am really getting burned out with the land mines I am always seeming to step in. Recently went to submit a project, a new unit on a lot with an existing house (zoned for the extra unit), and the submittal was rejected because I did not have a landscape and irrigation plan. I have never had that happen unless it was for a CDP..... which I thought would be needed..... but nope, for some unknown reason, the owner says we will not need one, he even checked with the city. Oh well, if it was too easy, the owners would do this themselves and I would not have a job . I have run into the landscape thing, it's usually a homeowners assoc. requirement, but they want it anyway. I tell the h.o. to get a landscape architect, I'm not doing it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renerabbitt Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 2 minutes ago, DRAWZILLA said: I have run into the landscape thing, it's usually a homeowners assoc. requirement, but they want it anyway. I tell the h.o. to get a landscape architect, I'm not doing it. tsk tsk no name calling, be nice to your client Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJohnson Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 1 hour ago, dshall said: Nope, he wanted the decking. I started with the dex-o-tex. BTW, This is in the middle of La Jolla but just so happens to have a bit of natural canyon behind it so it needs to be 1-hour. The house two doors down recently had a huge deck put on and they used Trex decking. Why can they use Trex and I can't? I do not know. I am really getting burned out with the land mines I am always seeming to step in. Recently went to submit a project, a new unit on a lot with an existing house (zoned for the extra unit), and the submittal was rejected because I did not have a landscape and irrigation plan. I have never had that happen unless it was for a CDP..... which I thought would be needed..... but nope, for some unknown reason, the owner says we will not need one, he even checked with the city. Oh well, if it was too easy, the owners would do this themselves and I would not have a job . Scott, check the Cal Fire website, State Fire Marshall's Building Materials Listing Program to see if a product is approved by them. Here State Fire Marshall Building Materials Listing Program I am using IPE and have the approval from SFM 2053-0100.PDF 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dshall Posted June 18, 2019 Author Share Posted June 18, 2019 1 hour ago, JJohnson said: Scott, check the Cal Fire website, State Fire Marshall's Building Materials Listing Program to see if a product is approved by them. Here State Fire Marshall Building Materials Listing Program I am using IPE and have the approval from SFM 2053-0100.PDF THANK YOU J Johnson... that is the ticket! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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