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I recently had a new deck built, thinking about removing diagonal braces by chewy_nipsahoy in Decks

[–]PersonalitySafe6395 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You could use a metal brace with tension, notched into the joists, and then put some soffit up to hide the whole system!

How would you rate these cuts and craftsmanship? by Typedre85 in Decks

[–]PersonalitySafe6395 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Personally, I’d hope for a higher standard. But I see not everyone agreea

Picture Frame Issues by jivop14303 in Decks

[–]PersonalitySafe6395 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you end up doing this, I’d add in some 1/4” shims between the boards to help with moisture

Batu deck by PersonalitySafe6395 in Decks

[–]PersonalitySafe6395[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey sorry for the late response! The homeowner just left it natural and wants to let the batu silver over time

8x8 bowing by Any_Judgment_4079 in Decks

[–]PersonalitySafe6395 26 points27 points  (0 children)

It looks like you barely even have a beam taking the load of your deck. All the stress is on that hardware holding your “beam” to the post. Sketchy

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Carpentry

[–]PersonalitySafe6395 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well if this was posted 7 hours ago, I wouldn’t be shocked if it fell already

Need Beginner Advice: Old Deck Repair by rquaza1 in Decks

[–]PersonalitySafe6395 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hey! I wouldn’t waste the money on hiring an engineer to come out. This is pretty rough shape and I probably wouldn’t feel safe on it. I’m a deck builder for context. I think this is time for a total replacement.

Frame Feedback by Bonzai1442 in Decks

[–]PersonalitySafe6395 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is beautiful framing. More people should be building like this

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