Temporary Deck Support

"hedbutter" (hedbutter) 09/10/2019 at 20:12 • Filed to: None

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Oppo- my deck (12' x 12' ) has decided to make its bad shape known by disconnecting the joists from the beam above the posts. We have the money mostly saved up to replace, however, were planning to wait until the spring as we have too much going on with our wedding, honeymoon and then the holidays (plus no- one wants to build a deck in winter). The part in question is 3-3.5 feet off the ground, and i had the two thoughts below for stabilizing it until the spring (we dont plan on using it, mostly just a as a way to get to the patio to grill). Mostly, i dont want it to collapse with a snow load this summer and still be able to use it if absolutely needed.

Option1- Get a couple jack posts, set on leveled ground /concrete pavers 4ish feet in from each side with a header to support.

Option2-build a stud wall from pressure treated wood, set on leveled pavers to support (will most likely attached with concrete screws as well to the pavers)

Fuckkinja > hedbutter 09/10/2019 at 20:57

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A picture? U can put a post on top of the ground with a large paver temporarily. Make sure the j oists are attached to the house securely . U don’t want it to fall off when you jack it up and back to flat.   Usually the decking and posts are rotted but the joists and beams are fine if it was framed with treated lumber.

New posts and footings on the bad spots. Then install new decking. 

Nibby > hedbutter 09/10/2019 at 21:42

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send us a deck pic

hedbutter > Fuckkinja 09/10/2019 at 22:35

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I can try to get one tomorrow. Its still attached firmly to the house, its just dropped ~3 inches where it was attached to the outer beam. Its setup like the one here , and is pulled away from the beam furthers from the house (no joist hangers/notching was done). We’re going to replace and expand it next year and replace everything as its in pretty rough shape/not even close to code

Sammyno55 > Nibby 09/11/2019 at 02:04

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How many times have I read this, wait. Oh, deck pic. Nevermind. 

hedbutter > hedbutter 09/13/2019 at 10:02

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Pictures. First shows how much it has sagged, second shows the drop from the joise