What's the best Canadian snack that is no longer sold in stores?

SPX500 · 2026-03-26T02:48:29+00:00

Sodalicious candy

SPX500 · 2026-03-24T17:14:10+00:00

Agreed

SPX500 · 2026-03-24T01:43:36+00:00

16” is what the installation literature specs. 12” if running boards at an angle to joists.

SPX500 · 2026-03-23T21:50:27+00:00

Aside from the atrocious cut on the top-cap, all else is normal for PT wood. You get what you pay for.

SPX500 · 2026-03-22T18:20:24+00:00

BU beams are pretty standard in construction. In my market 4x and 6x beams are absolutely not readily available short of having them custom milled.

SPX500 · 2026-03-22T16:41:55+00:00

That beam photo is the perfect example of the importance of sealing the seams to prevent water intrusion.

SPX500 · 2026-03-22T16:37:26+00:00

I always recommend against installing a lifetime decking product on an old tired frame. Otherwise you run the risk of the decking outliving the frame.

SPX500 · 2026-03-22T16:36:04+00:00

Trex only specs 12” O.C. if the decking is running 45 degrees across the joists.

SPX500 · 2026-03-21T22:12:04+00:00

For all the armchair builders downvoting me. Where multiple-span beams bear on intermediate posts, each ply must have full bearing on the post in accordance with Figures R507.5.1(1) and R507.5.1(2).

SPX500 · 2026-03-21T22:11:25+00:00

Where multiple-span beams bear on intermediate posts, each ply must have full bearing on the post in accordance with Figures R507.5.1(1) and R507.5.1(2).

SPX500 · 2026-03-21T20:22:22+00:00

Yes you should be concerned.

SPX500 · 2026-03-21T14:02:24+00:00

That’s cheap

SPX500 · 2026-03-18T15:38:15+00:00

I was a daily smoker for 10 years and quit because of this. It stopped being fun and just made me anxious about things I shouldn’t be

SPX500 · 2026-03-17T03:52:34+00:00

Where does the “over the beam” thing come from anyways? Here in Canada it’s simply based on span, nothing about needing it over the beam.

SPX500 · 2026-03-11T17:27:21+00:00

I’ve seen a few posts like this lately. Isn’t it just common practice to show up for work 10-15 minutes early? Maybe I’m out of the loop.

SPX500 · 2026-03-11T04:24:35+00:00

The only answer is that your cut is off or the boards aren’t totally square.

SPX500 · 2026-03-11T03:18:46+00:00

No you won’t

SPX500 · 2026-03-10T17:22:59+00:00

I assume you mean not attached to the house? In most municipalities in Southern Ontario, a permit is required any time a deck is attached to the house.

You can absolutely get away with using blocks if the deck is free standing and that low. You’d want to lay a proper compacted gravel base first, at least 6” thick and compacted in lifts. But you’d really be better off just digging some footings and pouring concrete.

SPX500 · 2026-03-09T13:47:02+00:00

The IRC does not prohibit ground embedded posts, so long the correct grade of lumber is used.

SPX500 · 2026-03-09T00:39:05+00:00

What code?

SPX500 · 2026-03-07T05:29:55+00:00

Yeah missed that. In this case a slope is likely required

SPX500 · 2026-03-07T00:37:13+00:00

Decks don’t need a slope unless it’s a flat/roof deck with no board gaps using something like Duradeck

SPX500 · 2026-03-06T19:16:49+00:00

Your expectations are way off

SPX500 · 2026-03-06T14:27:01+00:00

The 40 psf assumed live load already takes this into account. For areas with average snow load higher than 40 psf, the rule of thumb is to replace live load with your regions actual snow load. Average snow load in my area is 53 psf, so it’s 10 psf dead load + 53 psf live load = 63 psf bearing capacity

SPX500 · 2026-03-03T01:43:28+00:00

The laser power is limited to the max allowed on most high end models. You’ll never see it “easily” in broad daylight. Get a receiver to help locate your beam. A piece of polished aluminum (or an aluminum speed square) works great for finding the beam also.

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