Mar 16, 2009 · I'm doing a deck addition right now and have read in other posts that spacing between posts can't be more than 8' and can't find that in the IRC code book I have. I've put …

Jun 16, 2006 · Every picket spacing is 3 3/4 to 3 7/8 to ensure no 4" object would fit between the pickets. As soon as deck boards were completed, the deck was being used by the H/Os …

May 11, 2007 · The IRC stipulates that railing products meet the following criteria: •Porches, balconies or raised floor surfaces more than 30" above grade •Flat rails not less than 36" in …

Nov 21, 2008 · where I'm from we see vinyl lattices used as a railing all the time the easiest way to do this is : create a 1/2 x 1/2 dado the full length of a 2x4 (crown side up) create a frame for …

Feb 28, 2023 · Deck has 6x6 posts (4) with a 2-2x10 drop girder supporting joists. Each post is spaced 4 ft apart. Inspector says code requires "As far as the requirements for the 4x4 knee …

Jan 17, 2008 · Trade Talk. Carpentry. Porch baluster spacing

Jul 27, 2010 · The railing for the stairs in my house is too high and is not parallel to the steps (ranges from 38" - 41" from nose of tread). Does anyone know the South Carolina building …

Jun 1, 2011 · Cut the posts to length. The total length includes the overlap on the rim joist, the building code minimum railing height and any extra for a protruding post cap (if desired). For a …

Sep 30, 2021 · I am a deck builder and am very new to Composite decking (namely Trex). Only completed one so far. According to Trex, butted joints should have a 1/8” gap. I really don’t …

Jun 15, 2009 · I'm building a ground level deck with 2 x 4 joists supported by adjustable post bases, (Bison's). I can't use a thicker joist because of door threshold clearance. The AMC …