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Originally Posted by LATB
Looks like a nice improvement.
A few pro tips for the next time:
- Set the posts on a steel (galv.) post base that is attached to the concrete footer. Not a good idea to encapsulate the post with the concrete. (and I would have used 6x6's)
- Cut and square the ends of the deck boards. At least remove the lumber tags. I usually let the decking boards hang over a bit and strike a nice line and cut in place for a sharp line and clean end grain cuts.
- It is best to have a small step from the deck at the entry doors. Usually 4". Keeps potential rain from flooding the door sill.
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If the deck would have been higher, I would probably have gone that way.
I will remove the tags later. I will also attach lumber on the side so that no animals get under the deck. This isn't the finished product yet. The Deck isn't really connected to the house. There is a 3 inch gap for the sliding barn doors to close. The last piece of wood is actually on hinges and can flip open to allow the barn door to close. Take a close look at the first piece of wood after the door, You'll see the little hinges. I can also flip that last piece in case of heavy rain. I set that last piece to have a slight incline to let water drain.
I used this deck guide for the wood dimensions and post spacing.
I used 16" spacing and 8 ft beetween posts (almost 10' allowable with 2 x 6)