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Short of a tornado, lifting probably won't be a concern once all the decking is in place.

The posts are very short, meaning that torque on the connections is minimal.

The combined stiffness of many posts will adequately stabilize the deck.

This eliminates any real concern of lateral movement for a couple reasons:

Use through-bolts (usually galvanized or stainless 3/8' carriage bolts) to connect the joists to the posts in both directions (at least once through each joist-I might do two from one side and one in the middle from the other).

Notch the upper faces of the posts for at least half the thickness of the joist.

Im trying to get a list of materials for a very basic 12x12 deck. This solves two problems for you (without adding diagonal bracing) if you: 12x12 Deck construction tips, concrete blocks on packed soil 12圆 M J.

I do not live in a high wind, tornado or hurricane area.ĭeck posts are no longer allowed to be attached with anchors alone in many areas.

My assumption is that the fact that these blocks are manufactured this way, without a way to secure the post to the block, they can be used for this purpose.

(Bad back, lots of work and I have seen many other decks built this way.)

I did not want to dig holes for a concrete footer under each post.

However, as you might guess, because the posts are not secured into the block in any way, I can actually lift the deck up and out of the blocks.Ĭould this be an issue (lifting the deck out of the blocks) and if so how could I correct it? (without tearing down and starting over) I have seen others where you can attach and secure the post to the block but no luck in my area.įirst question, what is stopping any lateral force from pushing the deck over?įYI, I have over engineered the base of the deck and it is solid. In my area, Nevada, this is the only type of concrete deck block they sell. The post is just sitting inside the space provided in the block. The 4x4 posts are inserted into and resting on top of a concrete decking block. Precast concrete deck blocks are popular for building decks. įor more details, please see our privacy notice.I am building a floating deck that is not attached to the house and is 2ft in height. Do deck blocks need to be buried In most regions of the country, that means securing support posts to the foundation with code-approved metal connectors, or having the ends of posts set on concrete deck blocks buried at least 12 inches below grade (the top of the soil). You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking on the unsubscribe link at the bottom of every email, or by emailing us at. We will never give your details to anyone else without your consent. We will only use your email address to send you the newsletters you have requested. News from Dezeen Events Guide, a listings guide covering the leading design-related events taking place around the world.

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Sent every Tuesday and containing a selection of the most important news highlights. Sent every Thursday and featuring a selection of the best reader comments and most talked-about stories. Our most popular newsletter, formerly known as Dezeen Weekly. Landscaping: Botanical Office COCA-Z / Tatsuya Kokaji 'It is hoped that this flexible and tolerant architecture will blend the boundary between nature and townscape over time.' Simple rectangular openings line the dwellingĪ similarly minimal approach to form and materials was recently used by Japanese practice Nori Architects for its design of a home in Toyota, with an exposed wooden structure designed to reduce construction waste and be easy to adapt in future. 'We emphasised the harmony and coexistence of contradictory elements that architecture inevitably creates, such as interior and exterior, universality and specialness, opens and closeness,' said the studio.

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The wooden roof structure on the first floor has also been left exposed to the interior, with small triangular clerestory windows created at either end to draw light into the home. While this semi-open terrace features a wooden plank floor, throughout the rest the home the concrete of the structure has been left exposed on the floors, walls and ceilings to create what the practice caled a 'vague boundary' between different elements. Read: Nori Architects uses simple finishes and exposed structure for minimalist home in Japan

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