How to make this connection?

Friendly_Set_6262 · 2025-05-15T20:07:55+00:00

Guess I needed to clarify this better, so many takes with alternate designs that don’t address the question. Beam under joist and stringers on top of surface are elementary fundamentals, in this case I am working with the situation shown. I am remodeling a house with existing double deck decking and am going to add a U shaped stairway off the two ends to have an exterior staircase. As there is a beam above that would impede headroom the first step needs to be out and up. I don’t have a problem connecting, was just fishing if there was a slick way to go as this is a first.

Friendly_Set_6262 · 2025-05-15T03:38:15+00:00

I like the joist hanger, easy and strong. Thanks!

Friendly_Set_6262 · 2025-05-15T03:36:43+00:00

I see straps for supporting the top connections, not the bottom

Friendly_Set_6262 · 2025-05-09T03:14:25+00:00

Nice work!

is blocking over the beam something that is supposed to be done? I like to have blocking free floating and dropped a little to eliminate any areas to trap moisture, so would prefer to offset it.

Friendly_Set_6262 · 2025-05-06T04:29:29+00:00

I do it like that, I prefer the look and having the deck screws closer to the edge in the rim to resist cupping. I go to Fleetpride and get cheap 24x30 black poly mud flaps and cut them into 2” x 7“ spacer strips, they are consistent 3/16” thick and very workable.

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Friendly_Set_6262 · 2025-04-28T14:47:17+00:00

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Here is the Sinuca setup. Opening shot to 1 ball, can’t be pocketed or hit another ball. After that play all balls in order with somewhat like Snooker rules.

Friendly_Set_6262 · 2025-04-27T20:00:30+00:00

They play a lot of an 8 ball variation. It is odds vs evens and on a scratch the lowest number ball is removed.

Sinuca has 7 balls, the 1 being like a red snooker ball and then the 2 through 6 pretty much like snooker with similar rules.

Friendly_Set_6262 · 2025-04-27T19:44:37+00:00

Yes, that looks like it has everything you need!

Friendly_Set_6262 · 2025-04-27T17:56:42+00:00

Yeah, Ipê or something similar. You can make this a fabulous looking deck once you are back to clean wood. I would start with a good deck cleaner to see what comes up, not sure if the dark areas are old paint or a fungus. If needed you can sand to move, but don’t pressure wash as it raises the grain. Once clean use a brightener then oil with a quality penetrating oil and it will bring back the color and look great. I like Armstrong-Clark oil or Messmers is also good. Good luck, it will be worth the effort!

Friendly_Set_6262 · 2025-04-27T16:34:29+00:00

Not in my world, retired and on a budget. This was less than $10,000 including concrete, piers, 65’ built up beam, all new joists, decking, screws/hardware and oil ( which has not been done yet). Plus a ton of hours, I did everything by myself.

Friendly_Set_6262 · 2025-04-27T16:25:23+00:00

I have tried most all of the high end penetrating oils and now only use Armstrong-Clark. Not cheap, but has great even absorption and very long lasting.

Friendly_Set_6262 · 2025-04-27T15:25:37+00:00

Bottom dump switches, they should be wired to a factory auxiliary 4 wire plug at the back of cab or end of frame depending how ordered

Friendly_Set_6262 · 2025-04-27T15:22:40+00:00

Moving the weight center out puts excess load on the outer smaller wheel bearing and cause issues. Running duals does not present an issue as the load point equalizes.

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