05/23/12 Georgia Amendments- Prescriptive Deck Details Sheet 6 of 22
16"
10d common nail or
#10 wood screw,
staggered in 2 rows
If a beam is constructed with 3-plies, attach each
outside member to the inside as shown herein
2 common nails or screws at each
end and at splice ends
typical
fastener
spacing
Note: splices are permitted in multi-span beams over interior post locations only.
FIGURE 6: BEAM ASSEMBLY DETAIL
DECK PLAN
Length to Width Ratio
For decks attached to the existing house only, the ratio of the overall deck length, L, to the overall deck
width, W, must be no more than 2 to 1 as shown in FIGURE 7. This requirement can also be verified by
ensuring L ÷ W ≤ 2.
Complete Your Deck
A framing plan shows a bird's-eye view of the joist and beam layout; the location of the ledger board,
diagonal bracing, posts and footings, and the type, size and spacing of the ledger board fasteners. Use
the sample typical deck framing plan shown in FIGURE 7 below and the requirements herein to complete
your deck.
6x6
post
2x______ rim joist
2x______ ledger board
with bolts, screws,
anchors @ ______" on
center
2x______ joists
at 12", 16" or 24"
on center
____________
______" round or square footing
overhang
(2) or (3) 2x______ beam
joist hanger
beam span = ______
joist span = ______
W = ______
L
W
= ______
<
2
______
overhangoverhang
FIGURE 7: TYPICAL DECK FRAMING PLAN
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