Deck Designer Specification Kit For TimberTech All rights reserved copyright 2016 DIY Technologies
Deck layout diagram Top view without planks Bottom view with planks Top view with planks Page 2
Deck Part Identification 1. Riser 2. Stringer 3. Tread 4. Fascia 5. Rail Post 6. Bottom Rail 7. Baluster 8. Decking 9. Rail Cap 10. Top Rail 11. Post 12. Post Footer 13. Beam 14. Joist Major Deck Components NOTE: Not to scale 2016 DIY Technologies Baluster Beam Decking Joist Ledger Post Footer Post Riser Stringer Tread Bottom Rail Top Rail Rail Cap Rail Post The vertical pieces of a railing spaced at regular intervals between posts. A horizontal framing piece, which rests on posts and supports joists. The boards used to make the walking surface of the deck. A horizontal frame piece that supports the decking and spreads the weight over the beams. A horizontal strip that connects the deck to the house. Concrete filled hole that the post is attached to. A vertical framing piece, used to support a beam or joist. A board attached to the vertical cut surface of a stair stringer. The diagonal board used to support treads and risers on a stairway. The horizontal surface of a stair. The lower horizontal piece that connects rail posts and supports balusters. The upper horizontal piece that connects rail posts and supports balusters. The top horizontal trim on railing. The vertical post connected to the deck framing that suports the railing. Page 3
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Installation Checklist Building code and zoning requirements Check deed restrictions, building codes and/or zoning laws to make sure your deck complies. Check with local utility companies to make sure deck construction will not disturb piping or wiring. Deck function While planning your deck, determine how it will be used. Your climate While planning your deck, consider local weather. Take advantage of good views. Install ledger Install ledger to anchor deck to house. Ledger placement determines the deck floor level, normally 2-4" below floor line. If unsure about attaching a ledger board, consult a professional. Use batterboards and mason's string to mark off deck area and locate footing. Square with string Attach string to ledger and/or batterboards. Batterboards go just outside perimeter corners of the deck. Use the 3-4-5 method to get a 90 degree angle in one corner. Site Preparation Weed the area where the deck will be built. Remove sod 4"-6" from staked area; replace with gravel and level. Install posts Locate posts by measuring in from batterboards. Postholes can be 24" deep and up to 4' deep depending on height of column and depth of frost line. Check the frost line in your area. Determine method of setting post. Page 5
Installation Checklist Post bracing Perimeter posts over 5' high from ground to deck need bracing. Attach beams to posts Determine the desired deck floor height on the posts. Determine height for securing the top of the beam to the post. Attach joists Space joists based on manufacturers recommended joist spacing. Joists are attached to ledger board with joist hangers or by toenailing. See local building codes for required installation. Determine where blocking will go and snap a chalk line, but make sure to stagger pieces for ease of nailing. Lay decking Attach boards brushed surface up. Do not butt boards together, ensure a gap of 1/8" minimum on all buttjoints. The deck boards can be trimmed after they are installed. Refer to the written Installation Guide for further installation requirements. Railings Railings must be firmly attached to the framing members of the deck. Check for local code restrictions on railings. Stairs Stairs should be at least 3' wide. Check local codes on stair restrictions. Measure the rise and run of the stairs. Multi-level decks When planning a multi-level deck, for aesthetics make one deck larger than the other. Page 6
Tools Required & Tips for Success Tools Required: Carpenter's level Carpenter's square Chalk line Chisel Circular saw Claw hammer Combination square Crescent wrench Drills and bits Dust mask Extension cord Framing square Gloves Goggles Hearing protection Hammer Hand saw Hoe and hose (to mix concrete) Ladder Line Mallet Nail set Pencils Pick Plumb bob Post hole digger Rafter square Ruler Safety glasses Screwdrivers Shims or spacers Shovel Socket wrench Stakes or batter boards String Tamper Tape measure Transit Tool belt Two foot level Wheelbarrow Tips for success: 1. When cutting or drilling wood, always wear eye protection to prevent injury from flying wood particles 2. If cutting pressure treated material, a fabric breathing mask will help to avoid ingestion of the dust because the material contains a pesticide. Wear gloves as the surface may be rough and can cause splinters. 3. For outdoor projects, nails and other hardware should be hot-dipped zinc-coated or equally well-protected material to keep them from rusting. 4. To help prevent splitting, drill pilot holes in each piece of lumber before nailing or screwing. 5. Invest in a pair of kneepads if you are doing floor jobs or working on a deck. 6. Dispose of scraps in the regular trash or take to a landfill - never burn. "How to Guide" Download Information If you have not already downloaded the Deck "How to Guide", it is available on DIYonline.com. In the Library section, select the appropriate "How to Guide." Consult the manufacturers installation guide for product specific information and installation. Page 7
Permit Page: Level 1 LOAD AND SUPPORT: Your deck will support a 63 PSF live load. Posts have 36" below ground support. DECK AND POST HEIGHT: You selected a height of 48" from the top of the decking to the ground level. The top of the deck support posts will therefore be 39" above ground level. Joists: Set joists on top of beams, 16"; center to center. Stress Anaysis: Level 1 Joist Deflection 291 Joist Bending 84 Joist Shear 115 Joist Compression 115 Beam Deflection 216 Beam Bending 75 Beam Shear 73 Post Stability 266 Page 8
Permit Page: Level 2 LOAD AND SUPPORT: Your deck will support a 52 PSF live load. Posts have 36" below ground support. DECK AND POST HEIGHT: You selected a height of 34" from the top of the decking to the ground level. The top of the deck support posts will therefore be 25" above ground level. Joists: Set joists on top of beams, 16"; center to center. Stress Anaysis: Level 2 Joist Deflection 318 Joist Bending 89 Joist Shear 118 Joist Compression 118 Beam Deflection 116 Beam Bending 62 Beam Shear 71 Post Stability 130 Page 9
Beam Layout Level 1 BEAM LABEL BEAM LENGTH POST COUNT POST SPACING A 9' 10 1/4" 2 8' 10 3/4" B 9' 10 1/4" 2 8' 10 3/4" Page 10
Beam Layout Level 2 BEAM LABEL BEAM LENGTH POST COUNT POST SPACING A 10' 1 1/2" 2 9' 2" B 4' 9 1/4" 2 3' 9 3/4" C 11' 5 1/4" 2 10' 5 3/4" D 12' 1" 2 11' 1 1/2" E 2' 6 1/4" 2 1' 3 1/4" F 3 1/2" 1 0 G 2' 7" 2 1' 4" H 19' 10 1/4" 4 6' 3 1/2" Page 11
Materials Cut List: Level 1 LABEL NAME QTY LENGTH BEVELS LABEL NAME QTY LENGTH BEVELS A Cladding 4 10' 45, 45 C Rim Joist 2 9' 10 1/4" 0, 0 B Header 2 9' 7 1/4" 0, 0 D Internal Joist 7 9' 7 1/4" 0, 0 Cut Angles: L=Left, R=Right, F=Front, S=Side Page 12
Materials Cut List: Level 2 LABEL NAME QTY LENGTH BEVELS LABEL NAME QTY LENGTH BEVELS A Cladding 2 10' 1" 45, 45 R Header 1 1' 11 1/4" 0, 0 B Cladding 1 5' 45, 45 S Internal Joist 7 4' 7 1/4" 0, 0 C Cladding 1 13' 45, 45 T Internal Joist 1 14' 7 1/4" 0, 0 D Cladding 1 4' 11 1/2" 45, 0 U Internal Joist 1 14' 8 3/4" 0, 0 E Cladding 1 12' 1/4" 23, 45 V Internal Joist 1 16' 3/4" 0, 45 F Cladding 1 12' 1/4" 45, 23 W Internal Joist 1 16' 7 1/4" 0, 0 G Cladding 2 2' 10 1/4" 23, 23 X Internal Joist 1 14' 5 1/2" 0, 45 H Cladding 1 2' 23, 23 Y Internal Joist 1 13' 1 1/2" 0, 45 I Rim Joist 1 11' 2 3/4" 0, 0 Z Internal Joist 9 12' 7 1/4" 0, 0 J Header 1 10' 0, 0 a Riser 4 5' 0, 0 K Rim Joist 1 4' 10 1/4" 0, 0 b Pre Cut Stringer 5 3' 11" 0, 0 L Rim Joist 1 12' 10 1/4" 0, 0 c Riser 4 4' 11 1/2" 0, 0 Cut Angles: L=Left, R=Right, F=Front, S=Side Page 13
LABEL NAME QTY LENGTH BEVELS LABEL NAME QTY LENGTH BEVELS M Header 1 5' 7 1/4" 0, 0 d Pre Cut Stringer 5 3' 11" 0, 0 N Rim Joist 1 2' 0, 0 e Riser 1 10' 11" 45, 0 O Header 1 14' 0, 0 f Pre Cut Stringer 1 1' 5 3/4" 0, 0 P Header 2 11' 10" 0, 0 g Pre Cut Stringer 18 1' 2" 0, 0 Q Header 2 2' 10" 0, 0 h Riser 1 10' 11" 0, 45 Cut Angles: L=Left, R=Right, F=Front, S=Side Page 14
Component Descriptions These recommendations are for railing with a 4" gap from deck surface to the bottom of the bottom rail. Always refer to your local building codes to determine if other requirements must be met. Canadian requirements may vary. TimberTech RadianceRail and AZEK Black and White rail sections are available in 10 ft. sections. See your local TimberTech or AZEK Dealer for more information. Please note: if you have selected New Kona, New Morado, or New Acacia, these boards should not be used with older boards of the same colors due to the difference in construction and lifespan of the deck boards. Lumber Materials COMPONENT QTY DESCRIPTION WOOD TYPE Beam 4 2X10X10 Treated TREATED Railing Post 4 4X4X18 Treated TREATED Railing Section 10 TimberTech 6' RadianceRail Custom Rail Pack - Kona TIMBERTECH - 6' Railing Section 11 TT/AZEK 31" Round Aluminum Baluster - Black - 31" TIMBERTECH Cladding 11 TimberTech Legacy Fascia Board - Mocha - 12' TIMBERTECH Decking 23 TimberTech Legacy Deck Plank, Grooved - Mocha - 12' TIMBERTECH Header 12 2X8X10 Treated TREATED Post 6 4X4X8 Treated TREATED Rim Joist 1 2X8X12 Treated TREATED Internal Joist 3 2X8X16 Treated TREATED Internal Joist 4 2X8X18 Treated TREATED Internal Joist 14 2X8X14 Treated TREATED Beam 4 2X10X12 Treated TREATED Beam 4 2X10X14 Treated TREATED Beam 3 2X10X8 Treated TREATED Pre Cut Stringer 10 4-Step Treated Stair Stringer TREATED Pre Cut Stringer 19 2-Step Treated Stair Stringer TREATED Railing Post 1 4X4X8 Treated TREATED Railing Section 4 TimberTech 8' RadianceRail Custom Rail Pack - Kona TIMBERTECH - 8' Decking 37 TimberTech Legacy Deck Plank, Grooved - Mocha - 20' TIMBERTECH Header 3 2X8X8 Treated TREATED Beam 1 2X10X18 Treated TREATED Riser 6 TimberTech Legacy Riser Board - Mocha - 12' TIMBERTECH Stair Step 8 TimberTech Legacy Deck Plank, Square Shouldered - Mocha - 16' TIMBERTECH Page 15
Lumber Materials COMPONENT QTY DESCRIPTION WOOD TYPE Railing Section 4 TT/AZEK 31" Round Aluminum Stair Baluster - Black - TIMBERTECH 31" Pre Cut Stringer 1 3-Step Treated Stair Stringer TREATED To find an AZEK and/or TimberTech Dealer or Contractor in your area, please go to www.timbertech.com Page 16
Other Materials Qty Description 4 1 LB. 10D X1 1/2" Nail 4 1 LB. 10D Hot-Dip Galvanized Nail 55 2x8-10" Triple Zinc Joist Hanger JUS28-TZ 10 7" Triple Zinc Angle Clip AC7-TZ 3 1LB. 8D Galvanized Common Nail 2 1 LB. 1-1/2" Joist Hanger Nail 74 Triple Zinc Rafter Tie RT7-TZ 21 Anchor Bolt AB128 21 4X4 Triple Zinc Deck Post Anchor PA44E-TZ 33 80 L.B. Basic Concrete Mix 2 40 LB. Basic Concrete Mix 16 8" X 48" Concrete Form Tube 336 1/2 Galvanized Flat Washer 168 1/2 Galvanized Hex Nut 168 1/2 X 8" Galvanized Carriage Bolt 44 4X4 Triple Zinc Deck Post Tie SDPT7-TZ 1 1 LB. 8X3" Philips Head Stainless Deck Screws 22 TimberTech 5" Post Skirt - Kona 88 3/8 Galvanized Hex Nut 176 3/8 Galvanized Flat Washer 88 3/8 X 8" Galvanized Carriage Bolt 22 TimberTech 5" x 5" Post Sleeve - Kona - 42" 22 TimberTech 5" Post Cap - Kona 2 TimberTech TOPLoc Fascia Pack - Walnut 1 TimberTech TOPLoc Fascia Bit 5 TimberTech CONCEALoc Hidden Fastener - Unit = 8 retail cartons @ 100 sq.ft. coverage each (175 CONCEALoc fasteners, 184 Screws and drive bit) - Brown 36 1/2 X 6" Galvanized Lag Screw 6 TimberTech Cortex - 100 LF Legacy - Mocha 1 5 LB. 10D Hot-Dip Galvanized Nail 1 1LB. 16D Galvanized Common Nail 1 2x6-8" Triple Zinc Right Skewed Joist Hanger SKH26R-TZ 2 2x6-8" Triple Zinc Left Skewed Joist Hanger SKH26L-TZ 4 THR128-HDG Threaded Rod 8 DTB-TZ Deck Tie Bracket 29 7" Triple Zinc Angle Clip AC7-TZ Page 17
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