Who would you call to get quotes on a new deck?

[Scott R]

Originally Posted by porsche4life

Too much lesbian lovin on the deck wear it out?

lol, no, different house. Family with small kids getting splinters from the rotten deck, can't risk a fall either.

[look 171]

Originally Posted by Jim Richards

So you don't want to build us a deck?

Oh sure I do, but I though the third story and the edgeless pool overlooking the harbor is going there?

[look 171]

Originally Posted by VINMAN

Yeah the 2012 IRC DCA 6, is enforced pretty strong around here. ( the 2015 is already in the works..) The new ledger connection requirements make some retrofits to older houses almost impossible without doing major demo to the existing house. Its cost prohibitive for a lot of people.

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Yep, what used to be a 50-60k deck four to five years ago are now at 80k+ due to stupid codes and engineering. The two decks I looked at early this year are both about 30 years old. Guess what's holding the post in place? Yep, a little concrete about 10" dia, about 16" deep. The old typ coffee can form and its still standing. So what's with the new code and beefed up engineering? More money for them is a major part of the reason, IM Stupid O, of course.

[look 171]

Scott,

Will you be able to repair this thing and shore it up properly? This way, its a repair and go around the new building code.

[Scott R]

Originally Posted by look 171

Scott,

Will you be able to repair this thing and shore it up properly? This way, its a repair and go around the new building code.

No, sadly not, its completely rotten. Shakes when you walk on it and the stairs, well there isn't anywhere to screw them to anymore.

[dad911]

Originally Posted by VINMAN

Yeah the 2012 IRC DCA 6, is enforced pretty strong around here. ( the 2015 is already in the works..) The new ledger connection requirements make some retrofits to older houses almost impossible without doing major demo to the existing house. Its cost prohibitive for a lot of people.

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I didn't think NJ adopted yet?

Last deck we did (on a new house) was 1/2" away from house, with a second girder & row of footings, but it was due to silly zoning, not code.

[cstreit]

Around here a lot of landscape companies do decks and stone patios, walkways, etc....

[VINMAN]

Originally Posted by dad911

I didn't think NJ adopted yet?

Last deck we did (on a new house) was 1/2" away from house, with a second girder & row of footings, but it was due to silly zoning, not code.

I guess it depends on the town.
There are some guys that are going to freestanding instead, to skirt the ledger requirements.

[Jess]

Hey Scott, give me a call. Decks are my thing.

Jess
303-618-4620