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E – 1144 Residential Deck Construction
$75.00
Courses Included
This course introduces basic design and construction methods for single-story residential wood decks. The course is based on a construction guide published by the American Wood Council, and the given design provisions meet or exceed minimum requirements of the International Code Council’s International Residential Code. Specific design guidance, much of it in the form of convenient tables and charts, is provided for all deck components.
This course introduces basic design and construction methods for single-story residential wood decks. The course is based on a construction guide published by the American Wood Council, and the given design provisions meet or exceed minimum requirements of the International Code Council’s International Residential Code. Specific design guidance, much of it in the form of convenient tables and charts, is provided for all deck components.
This course is based on the technical publication: “Prescriptive Residential Wood Deck Construction Guide – DCA No. 6,” American Wood Council of the AmericanForest & Paper Association, 2009 edition.
Description
This course introduces basic design and construction methods for single-story residential wood decks. The course is based on a construction guide published by the American Wood Council, and the given design provisions meet or exceed minimum requirements of the International Code Council’s International Residential Code. Specific design guidance, much of it in the form of convenient tables and charts, is provided for all deck components.
This course introduces basic design and construction methods for single-story residential wood decks. The course is based on a construction guide published by the American Wood Council, and the given design provisions meet or exceed minimum requirements of the International Code Council’s International Residential Code. Specific design guidance, much of it in the form of convenient tables and charts, is provided for all deck components.
This course is based on the technical publication: “Prescriptive Residential Wood Deck Construction Guide – DCA No. 6,” American Wood Council of the AmericanForest & Paper Association, 2009 edition.
- Decking requirements
- Joist sizing
- Beam size and assembly requirements
- Deck framing plans
- Joist-to-beam connections
- Joist hangers
- Post requirements
- Rim joist requirements
- Footings
- Ledger attachments
- Ledger board fasteners
- Free-standing decks
- Deck stability
- Guard requirements
- Stair requirements
- Framing at chimney or bay window
