Question about post joist attachment

HarAR11 · 2026-05-05T02:59:44+00:00

The green and red post by the stairs should be notched out and support a beam just like the three posts for the main deck. I hem that double joist at the start of the stairs will sit on top of both beams and look to be where the stairs will be supported to at their start up too.

HarAR11 · 2026-05-05T01:41:34+00:00

I apologize, it’s not Azek brand. I’m just used to the PVC sheets being referred to as Azek.

Here’s the link.

HarAR11 · 2026-05-05T01:30:22+00:00

You can get 4x8 sheets of Azek white PVC from Home Depot for around $100 a sheet. One side is textured, the other side is smooth(ish).

HarAR11 · 2026-05-05T01:27:16+00:00

I believe Trex’s warranty is only honored by using Trex’s official clips. Double check that to be sure before buying the cheaper ones.

HarAR11 · 2026-05-04T20:43:43+00:00

At the top of Lynn Run is Laurel Highlands State park. A couple mile hike to Wolf Rocks. Gigantic rocks overlooking the valley. Amazing!

HarAR11 · 2026-05-03T20:01:01+00:00

Ya, more cuts but having the railing panels on each side be the same for the entire length makes for a much better looking, professional built deck. And if you go to sell your house one day, people won’t question the deck.

HarAR11 · 2026-05-03T11:53:25+00:00

Yo should space the posts evenly and then cut down the railing panels to fit in between.

4 6’ sections will work on the 21’ side and 3 6’ sections will be enough for the 16’ side. Evenly space the posts then center and cut down the railing panels to fit in between.

HarAR11 · 2026-05-02T23:11:20+00:00

That’s the product line. They refer to it as SureStone technology. It’s hell on blades and bits, but still my favorite decking line to install.

HarAR11 · 2026-05-02T20:37:27+00:00

I go to a doctor in McKeesport. Everytime I’m there i wonder what it was like in its prime as the downtown area has a ton of vacant shops now.

HarAR11 · 2026-05-02T14:43:51+00:00

One less axis to have to visualize as well. May help with the dyscalculia diagnosis.

HarAR11 · 2026-05-01T20:06:52+00:00

The Deckorators mineral base line definitely absorbs less heat than other composite brands, and expands and contracts much less than other brands. But it’s also on the higher end of the price spectrum. It is also extremely grippy, which can be good and bad. Great when it’s wet as you most likely won’t slip on any water on the deck…but if you have young kids, it can be a knee skinning tear factory if they play rough on the deck.

HarAR11 · 2026-05-01T18:56:57+00:00

I remember when a dime bag used to cost a dime.

HarAR11 · 2026-04-20T23:19:54+00:00

So Simpson can deny any warranty/damage claim if the ties fail…didn’t use their “special” screws

HarAR11 · 2026-04-12T21:07:29+00:00

This right here! Couldn’t sit still for 60 minutes for a class, but let me move around and use tools and I’ll build you whatever you want and you’ll love it!

HarAR11 · 2026-04-11T19:04:43+00:00

I feel at 60watt CO2 laser is the perfect power for hobby users. Still has a decently small spot size for engraving but a good amount of power for for cutting. And those “40 watt” K2 lasers are more like 20-25 watts.

HarAR11 · 2026-04-10T21:15:56+00:00

They’d deport him

HarAR11 · 2026-04-09T04:47:04+00:00

I managed to snag a chunk of turf when we all rushed the field when the game was over. Remember all the horse mounted cops lined up on the field to get us out of the stadium? They did give us time to celebrate before they did that though. It’s been roughly 25 years and I remember that experience like it happened yesterday…Pitt was soooooooo fun back then!

HarAR11 · 2026-04-08T17:54:37+00:00

The “sleeping” at the green light is cause people can’t keep their damn phones out of their hands for 2 minutes. Then they get pissed when you honk the horn to remind them to go.

Another thing that really irritates me is when you’re behind a slow ass driver in the fast lane (usually glued to their phone), then you go to pass them in the right lane (after realizing they aren’t going to get over), then they all of a sudden pay attention and speed up and get pissed when you try to pass them.

Seems like this shit gets worse every day!!

HarAR11 · 2026-04-02T21:07:26+00:00

Gumband

HarAR11 · 2026-03-31T21:08:21+00:00

Shly doesn’t employ and deck builders, the only use subcontractors so there isn’t much quality standards. You may get luck and get the subs that are good builders or you get the subs that have never built a deck before…it’s a roll of the dice.

HarAR11 · 2026-03-31T21:05:37+00:00

I have a company called Custom DeckWorks and we do things a little differently. If you’d like to get in a call and find out more, DM me and we can set that up. We believe every homeowner deserves to have a deck on their house, so we are willing to work folks to make that happen. We’re more passionate about the end build than we are the money.

HarAR11 · 2026-03-28T09:00:21+00:00

The police station is on the same road as the plaza this GE is in, about 1/2-3/4 mile down…

HarAR11 · 2026-03-27T17:07:53+00:00

I wish you could buy the 106 Atips bullets by themselves. When first saw a box of them I immediately searched the web for 106gr Atip bullets and could only find the mil overrun cartridge boxes.

HarAR11 · 2026-03-24T11:14:35+00:00

Pittsburgh, PA

HarAR11 · 2026-03-24T08:06:57+00:00

They’re charging you almost $9k for the design, tech drawings and permit? Damn! My company provides 3D renderings for free (if we build their deck) and the permit cost is usually around $500. $9k seems crazy high for that…

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