G'day Everyone,

As a newbie to this site I have been scanning for information relating to deck builing, as I am researching to build a massive deck of 6 x 11m.

I suppose the first question is why?

Answer: The Minister for War, Finance and Foreign Affairs would like to get rid of the existing paving and instead lay down a nice looking deck.

I like to natural timber look and get away from the boring paving look.


So here I am seeking assistance with a huge H.E.L.P.!

I have limited ground clearance (400mm) and will be building under an existing pergola.

The deck will be 11m wide and 6m in depth. With two sides (w&d) butting up against the existing house (brick construction). The existing house is an 'L' shape.

I plan on using stirrups, treated pine bearers and joists and a HW deck, but I am all over the place in regards to design and spaces between the bearers and joists and loads etc. I don't understand the span tables.

Can anyone help. Please.

I just need to be pointed in the right direction


Regards

Waralea


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