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4/17/09, 9:57 PM
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need an answer
Deck joists that cantilever out past the deck posts, should never overhang the girder they rests on by more than what?
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4/18/09, 8:59 AM
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Re: need an answer
[QUOTE=Unregistered;509179]Deck joists that cantilever out past the deck posts, should never overhang the girder they rests on by more than what?[/QUOTE]
Typically, it is L/4 not exceeding 3'. ____________________________________________ "An Education, not just an Inspection" Larry Kage Lake Ann (Traverse City), Michigan 49650 231 929 3525 Professional Inspector and Infrared Thermographer serving the Traverse City, Michigan area and beyond. ITC/FLIR CERTIFIED BUILDING SCIENCES THERMOGRAPHER ITC/FLIR CERTIFIED LEVEL 1 THERMOGRAPHER
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4/18/09, 10:49 PM
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Re: need an answer
1/3 The joist length. So a 12' joist can cantilever 4'. 6' joist 2' etc.. But check with your local building dept.
Mark Jones Allmark Home Inspection Services Inc. Serving all of Northern Illinois, Vernon Hills, Libertyville, Gurnee, Fox Lake, Round Lake Phone: 847 651 2053 E-Mail: AllmarkInspect@aol.com www.AllmarkHomeInspection.com
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