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MATERIALS LIST
STEPS
DECK
2 1" x 6" x variable length treated lumber
5 1" x 6" x 8' treated lumber
4 1/2 per step -- 2" x 4" x 8' treated lumber
98 2" x 4" x 8' treated lumber
1/2 per baluster post -- 2" x 4" x 8' treated
5 2" x 6" x 8' treated lumber
lumber
2 2" x 8" x 8' treated lumber
Variable -- 2" x 4" x 10' treated lumber
9 2" x 8" x 12' treated lumber
(10' will do cleats for 4 steps)
1 2" x 8" x 16' treated lumber
2 2" x 6" x variable length treated lumber
1 2" x 10" x 12' treated lumber
1 2" x 8" x 8' treated lumber
3 2" x 10" x 16' treated lumber
2 2" x 12" x variable length treated lumber
2 2" x 12" x 12' treated lumber
1 4" x 4" x 8' treated lumber
1 2" x 12" x 16' treated lumber
8 4" galvanized corner braces
3 4" x 4" x variable length treated
12 2 1/2" galvanized machine bolts, 1/4" diam.,
lumber
with 2 washers per bolt
18 joist to beam framing anchors
4 per step -- 4" galvanized machine bolts, 1/4"
32 galvanized corner braces
diam., with 2 washers per bolt
50 2 1/2" galvanized machine bolts,
5 5 1/2" galvanized machine bolts, 3/8" diam.,
1/4" diam., with 2 washers per bolt
with 2 washers per bolt
40 4" galvanized machine bolts, 3/8"
2 per baluster -- 6 1/2" galvanized machine bolts,
diam., with 2 washers per bolt
3/8" diam., with 2 washers per bolt
72 6 1/2" galvanized machine bolts,
8 2" galvanized lag screws, 1/4" diam., with
3/8" diam., with 2 washers per bolt
1 washer per bolt
9 7 1/2" galvanized machine bolts,
3/8" diam., with 2 washers per bolt
32 2" galvanized lag screws, 1/4"
NOTE: All wood products are pressure treated with
Chromated Copper Arsenate preservative. All wood
diam., with 1 washer per lag screw
products in contact with the ground should be treated
18 4" galvanized lag screws, 3/8" diam.,
to a .40 ground contact retention.
with 1 washer per lag screw
NOTE: In some applications you may use screws
28 7" galvanized lag screws, 3/8" diam.,
instead of nails for better holding power.
with 1 washer per lag screw
NOTE: Deviations from or alterations to the deck plan
20 lbs. 16d, hot-dipped, galvanized nails may affect structural stability. Consult with a local
designer before altering plan. All spans designed for
8 90 lb. sacks, prepackaged concrete
No. 2 or better Southern Pine.
mix
TIP: Use water repellent or stain with water repellent
1 1/2 cubic ft. washed gravel
when your job is finished to help protect your
pressure treated wood from splitting, checking,
NOTE: For a free standing deck, one
and warping.
additional beam assembly and
additional hand rails are required.
Georgia-Pacific Corporation makes no warranties expressed or implied
regarding this plan and specifically disclaims the warranties of merchant-
ability and fitness for a particular purpose. Check with an architect or a
building expert to make sure that this plan is appropriate to your situation
and meets local building codes. Read carefully the consumer information
sheet on pressure treated wood before starting construction.
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varies
2 x 6 Cap rail
1 x 6 Side rail
2 x 4 Decking - nail with 16d, hot-dipped
2 x 4 Baluster
galvanized nails
2 x 4 Baluster
6"
3/16" Spacing between decking
2 x 8 Joist with framing anchor at beam
3'
Galvanized corner brace--each side of joist, 2" from
top of joist and header, bolt with 2 1/2" galv.
12" 6"
machine bolts, 1/4" diam., with 2 washers
2 x 8 Header--nail with 16d, hot-dipped galv. nails
2 x 12 Fascia--bolt to header with 4" galvmachine bolts,
.
3"
15"
3/8"diam., with 2 washers
2 x 10 Beam--attach with 3 - 7 1/2" galv.
2'
machine bolts, 3/8" diam., with 2 washers
7"
4" 4"
2 x 8 Ledger-- attach with 5-5 1/2" galv. machine bolts,
2 x 4 Decking-- 2"
3/8" diam., with 2 washers, 10" o.c.
nail thru out-
Ground level
side of stringer
4 x 4 Post--height varies, 1/3 of post must be below
45° angle
ground level, with a minimum of 2 1/2' below ground
4 x 4 Footing
2 x 4 Cleat - attach with
level - max. post height above ground level - 8'
- attach with
two 4" galv. machine
two 4" corner Concrete footing
bolts, 1/4" diam., with 2
2 x 4 Decking--nail thru outside of stringer
braces
Washed gravel
washers
12"
3/16" Spacing between decking
2 x 12 Stringer--attach to ledger with 2" - 4"
2 x 8 Ledger
SECTION THRU STEPS, POST, & BEAM corner braces and toenail to the ledger
2 x 8 Header
- max. length 10'
2 x 12 Facia
2 x 4 Decking
NOTE: Allow a 1/4" joint between butt joints on the decking.
2 x 8 Joist
Galv. corner brace--each side of joist,
2" from top of joist and header
with 2 1/2" galv. machine bolts,
diam., with 2 washers
4" Galv. machine bolts
Attach 2 x 8 ledger with 5 - 5 1/2" galv
2 x 4 Cleat
machine bolts, 3/8" diam., with 2 washers,
10" o.c., countersink boltheads 1/4"
2 x 12 Stringer--attach to facia with two 4" corner braces
and toenail to ledger with 16d, hot-dipped galv. nails
SECTION THRU LEDGER
2 x 10 Beam--bolt thru spacer bloc
Existing structure
structural member in wall with a 7" galv
1/2" Joint at wall
lag screw, 3/8" diam., with washer
2 x 4 Decking
- for masonry walls use galv. masonry
bolts and anchor, with washer
3/16" Spacing
2 x 8 Joist
4" Galv. corner brace, each side of
joist - bolt to joist with 2 1/2" galv
machine bolts, 1/4" diam., with 2
washers, bolt to beam with 2" galv
lag screws, 1/4" diam, with washer
2 x 4 Ledger--bolt to beam
2 x 10 Spacer block
with 4" galv. lag screws,
Countersink lag screw 3/8" diam., with washer
Possible location for deck - next to an existing door
1/2" Joint between decking and wall
behind ledger
1'6" 12"
BEAM SECTION AT WALL
Existing structure
2 x 6 Cap rail
2 x 4 Ledger
1 x 6 Side rail
2 x 10 Spacer block
2 x 10 Beam
2 x 4 Baluster
Open space between spacer
blocks for drainage
3/16" Spacing
6' 2 x 4 Decking - alternate joints
2 x 4 Decking
Extend decking to edge of
2 x 8 Joist
joist - allow a 3/16" joint at
end of decking
4" Corner bracer at joist
10'
2 x 8 Header 2 x 4 Baluster
6 1/2" Galv. machine bolt, 3/8" dia., with
2 x 8 Joist
12'
2"
2 washers, countersink head 1/2"
2 x 12 Facia
2' o.c. 2'
2 x 12 Facia
2 x 8 Blocking
SECTION THRU RAIL
2' o.c.
2' 4 x 4 Posts
12"
12"
12"
7' o.c.
Attach joist to beam with
framing anchors
2 x 10 Beams
6"
2'
6" 2 x 12 Fascia
2 x 8 Header
6"
Miter joint 12"
2 x 12 Stringer
o.c
Steps - Number of steps must be
2 x 6 Cap rail
adjusted for the height differences
of each individual site
2 x 4 Decking
4 x 4 Footing
3'9"
3'
9' 4'
6'
16'
DECK PLAN
5 1/2"
varies
3"
6"
2"
3'
12"
4"4"
11 1/4"
12"
6"
varies
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Consumer information approved by the U.S.
WHENEVER YOU BUILD WITH
Environmental Protection Agency For Inorganic
Arsenical Pressure Treated Wood. TREATED WOOD PRODUCTS FROM
GEORGIA-PACIFIC, BUILD CORRECTLY.
CONSUMER INFORMATION
Whatever you build with Georgia-Pacific treated wood prod-
This wood has been preserved by pressure-treatment
ucts should last a long time. So, it makes good sense to build
with an EPA-registered pesticide containing inorganic arsenic
in a craftsmanlike manner. Here are some helpful tips to make
to protect it from insect attack and decay. Wood treated with
your job easier and look better.
inorganic arsenic should be used only where such protection
is important.
USE GALVANIZED FASTENERS.
Inorganic arsenic penetrates deeply into and remains in
Use galvanized or stainless nails, screws, or bolts
the pressure-treated wood for a long time. Exposure to inorganic
when working with pressure treated wood. These types of
arsenic may present certain hazards. Therefore, the following pre-
fasteners are corrosion-resistant and should minimize rust
cautions should be taken both when handling the treated wood
stains on your project.
and in determining where to use or dispose of the treated wood.
NAIL BARK SIDE UP.
USE SITE PRECAUTIONS
Always nail boards bark side up
Wood pressure-treated with waterborne arsenical
(annual rings arc upward) to
preservatives may be used inside residences as long as all
reduce cupping. Nail thin
sawdust and construction debris are cleaned up and disposed
boards to thicker boards to
of after construction. Do not use treated wood under circum-
maintain structural integrity. Treated Lumber
stances where the preservatives may become a component of
food or animal feed. Examples of such sites would be struc-
tures or containers for storing silage food.
DRILL PILOT HOLES.
Do not use treated wood for cutting-boards or countertops.
Especially when nailing near the edge or end
Only treated wood that is visibly clean and free of surface
of a board, it s a good idea to drill pilot holes
residue should be used for patios, decks, and walkways.
for your fasteners.
Do not use treated wood for construction of those portions
of beehives which may come into contact with the honey.
Treated wood should not be used with public drinking
water, except for uses involving incidental contact such as
docks and bridges. BUTT BOARDS TIGHTLY.
Butt decking boards together firmly. As drying occurs,
some shrinkage can be expected.
HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
Dispose of treated wood by ordinary trash collection or
burial. Treated wood should not be burned in open fires or in
stoves, fireplaces, or residential boilers because toxic chemicals
may be produced as part of the smoke and ashes. Treated
APPLY A
wood from commercial or industrial use (e.g., construction sites)
may be burned only in commercial or industrial incinerators or
WEATHER-RESISTANT FINISH&
boilers in accordance with state and Federal regulations.
Any exposed wood, pressure treated or not, should be pro-
Avoid frequent or prolonged inhalation of sawdust from
tected from the weather. Application of a finish coat of clear
treated wood, When sawing and machining treated wood, wear
water repellent or semi-transparent stain will help to minimize
a dust mask. Whenever possible, these operations should be
warping, checking, or splitting. The finish coat should be
performed outdoors to avoid indoor accumulations of airborne
applied to pressure treated wood as soon as it is dry to the
sawdust from treated wood.
touch, and immediately to untreated wood. (Option: stain or
When powersawing and machining, wear goggles to protect
water repellent may be applied when the wood is surface dry.)
eyes from flying particles. Gloves can provide extra protection
against splinters and freshly treated wet wood. Allow freshly treat-
ed wet wood to dry thoroughly before handling. Follow good per-
sonal hygiene practices in the shop and on the job. After working
with the wood, and before eating, drinking, and use of tobacco
products, wash exposed areas thoroughly. If preservatives or
sawdust accumulates on clothes, launder before reuse. Wash
work clothes separately from other household clothing.
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