In building nzs 3631 1988 new zealand timber grading rules nzs 3640 2003 chemical preservation of round and sawn timber.
Building a deck over concrete nz.
Step 3 inserting the hex bolt.
If you don t want to design your own deck you can get a licensed building practitioner or an engineer to do this.
A slab with this much damage can t be fixed.
In this video i am going to show you how to build a deck right over an existing concrete slab.
How to build a deck over a concrete slab.
See our how to design a deck easy as guide video this will take you through the process step by step.
If you have a concrete slab that is in good shape it is very e.
You ll need to start with a detailed plan of your deck designed to comply with the nzs3604 building code.
Building a floating deck over concrete is an ideal solution for people who seek the lasting beauty of a deck without the hassle of daily maintenance.
Luckily we ve got some great outdoor flooring ideas over concrete starting with building a deck.
Aj45kit is designed to provide a top of the joist height from 86mm using 100mm length fully threaded bolts 70mm x 45mm joists to 150mm 90mm x 45mm joists.
But it can be covered up and this article will show you how.
Whatever you do don t skimp on materials i e.
A balustrade clad with lightweight materials with a plaster finish.
In fact for this kind of construction it s best to over build the deck.
The decks can be.
Holes or cuts in the waterproof floor surfacing.
Learn everything you need to know about installing concrete footings to support your deck.
Insert 10mm hex bolt through base plate.
For example i constructed each beam from 2 by 10 boards laminated together to form a big brawny 4 by 10.
Building consent a building consent is required for any deck or balcony that is 1 5 m or more above cleared ground level.
Nexgen decking nexgen maintenance free composite and aluminium decking with up to a 50 year stain and fade warranty.
The results look just like a deck but getting them is much easier and less expensive than building a deck from scratch.
Owners of properties with a balcony or deck should consider whether any of these risk factors exist.
As well as being a more eco friendly option eco decking has other.
Untreated kiln dried timber used for structural support.
Flat access with no step where the deck meets the building doorway.
Check out our deck footing frost map to help you understand how deep your footings will need to be excavated.
Attached to the building cantilevered free standing.
Advances in technology have enabled new composites to be developed which hold up in new zealand s harsh uv rays.
Using 4 by 4 posts when building a freestanding deck.