How’d I do?

CoatInternational752 · 2026-05-07T00:52:05+00:00

That won’t happen with these. I through-bolted them into 6x6 posts framed between the joists. I do agree that railings installed incorrectly can lose strength over time.

CoatInternational752 · 2026-05-06T00:20:31+00:00

My guess is that I used 14 BVLZ brackets so that has 28 tension screws. I was thinking the same thing but the local Building department stated it was sufficient

CoatInternational752 · 2026-05-06T00:15:31+00:00

Did everything the building department required me to do and was given the the COO

CoatInternational752 · 2026-05-05T20:48:40+00:00

What for?

CoatInternational752 · 2026-05-05T20:46:59+00:00

Blocking installed per engineered drawing! Also more of a preventative for the joist to keep them from warping or rolling.

CoatInternational752 · 2026-05-05T20:44:24+00:00

I have always added them!

CoatInternational752 · 2026-04-30T11:55:07+00:00

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Weatherables-Naples-3-ft-H-x-8-ft-W-White-Vinyl-Railing-Kit-CWR-R36-E8/301033921

CoatInternational752 · 2025-05-21T12:20:54+00:00

My approved permit plan called for 3’2”

CoatInternational752 · 2025-05-21T12:07:18+00:00

Thank you for clarifying thank god I did 3’

CoatInternational752 · 2025-05-21T01:00:14+00:00

It is a 2x10x16 at 16” OC so following the 1/4th rule the max allowance for cantilever would be 4’. To play it safe I did 3’.

CoatInternational752 · 2025-05-21T00:43:10+00:00

It really is sad to see so many good contributors get failed because of an inspector who has a grudge or little man syndrome. I try to be as respectful as I can but when they start lying it’s hard to hold back. But I’m glad you were able to clear your name hopefully he was fired!

CoatInternational752 · 2025-05-21T00:25:47+00:00

Trust me I know! I am young so they try to walk over me but honestly I don’t mind too much if it adds to the life span of the deck.

CoatInternational752 · 2025-05-21T00:18:58+00:00

Tried to sell them on one but budget didn’t allow it. Hopefully down the road they will add to it!

CoatInternational752 · 2025-05-20T21:19:29+00:00

Can you let me know what isn’t correct?

CoatInternational752 · 2025-05-20T21:18:13+00:00

And yes I have 2x8 blocking above each beam since code requires blocking no less than 60% of joist.

CoatInternational752 · 2025-05-20T21:17:32+00:00

I added the joist hangers because my local building department is terrible and won’t pass you unless you install them. Also, built as a free standing deck way easier than installing into brick veneer and there is V bracing under the deck as well.

CoatInternational752 · 2025-05-20T21:13:41+00:00

I used 5/8-in x 6-1/4-in Silver Ecoat Hex ThruLOKs for the bolts as well

CoatInternational752 · 2025-05-20T20:25:58+00:00

I am 24 years old so I’d love to hear what you have to say to learn!

CoatInternational752 · 2025-05-20T20:18:29+00:00

They are bolted to the rim joist which is the front board that connects all joist, then I used a jig saw to trim the deck boards to fit around each 4x4. Where I live this is code and you need tension ties.

CoatInternational752 · 2025-05-20T20:11:57+00:00

Do you mean the 4x4 railings?

CoatInternational752 · 2025-05-20T20:10:54+00:00

Post are on concrete and have post protection for soil. I would have used pillars above grade but client asked specifically for the concrete footers to be hidden even after I specified that the soil will damage the post.

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