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Okay, so my last thread on this was looking for ideas on how to build my extension of a gable 12 feet out in order to cover part of a deck.
COntinuing on this project, I'm to a point now where I need to figure out HOW im going to attach my 4x4 posts to the outer edge of this overhang. I intend to run a 4x6 in between the bottom boards of the overhang, which are 2x6, then have my 4x4 posts sitting underneath that, holding it up. I'm screwing the 4x6 in place in between the 2x6s with 8" lag screws that are rated at about 4000 lbs of shear each, 2 per side.
Now for my question - it concerns the 4x4s which will be supporting the weight. In order to make it look nice, I'd like to tie them into the railing so they aren't taking up any additional space on the deck, plus i think it would give it a more finished look. I'm wondering if it would be better to just put the 4x4s on the deck railing (screwed in place, of course) or to run the 4x4's through the railing and down into the joists on the deck, where I can bolt them in place with 1/2" carriage bolts.
For reference: this first pic is the extension. It isn't centered where it's supposed to be on the outer edge, because I had the 2x4 i was using for temoprary support anchored to the edge of the deck so that it wouldnt move around. I need to slide it over about 10" towards the right side of the picture. And I'd like to, ideally, line up the 4x4 posts over the existing deck railing posts.
The next two pictures are the 4x4 posts with the deck railing top removed so you can see what I have there. This is the post I am debating on extending up through the top of the railing all the way up to the overhang.
This is how it's secured to the deck. Technically not on the joist, but the outer rim of the deck.
If need be, I could always get longer 4x4s and put in cement posts for them, but I'd really like to make that a last resort type thing, as I'm not too keen on digging ANOTHER two 3' holes to fill with concrete, especially since the holes would be at least partially UNDER the deck area.
Thanks in advance for any and all help.
COntinuing on this project, I'm to a point now where I need to figure out HOW im going to attach my 4x4 posts to the outer edge of this overhang. I intend to run a 4x6 in between the bottom boards of the overhang, which are 2x6, then have my 4x4 posts sitting underneath that, holding it up. I'm screwing the 4x6 in place in between the 2x6s with 8" lag screws that are rated at about 4000 lbs of shear each, 2 per side.
Now for my question - it concerns the 4x4s which will be supporting the weight. In order to make it look nice, I'd like to tie them into the railing so they aren't taking up any additional space on the deck, plus i think it would give it a more finished look. I'm wondering if it would be better to just put the 4x4s on the deck railing (screwed in place, of course) or to run the 4x4's through the railing and down into the joists on the deck, where I can bolt them in place with 1/2" carriage bolts.
For reference: this first pic is the extension. It isn't centered where it's supposed to be on the outer edge, because I had the 2x4 i was using for temoprary support anchored to the edge of the deck so that it wouldnt move around. I need to slide it over about 10" towards the right side of the picture. And I'd like to, ideally, line up the 4x4 posts over the existing deck railing posts.
The next two pictures are the 4x4 posts with the deck railing top removed so you can see what I have there. This is the post I am debating on extending up through the top of the railing all the way up to the overhang.
This is how it's secured to the deck. Technically not on the joist, but the outer rim of the deck.
If need be, I could always get longer 4x4s and put in cement posts for them, but I'd really like to make that a last resort type thing, as I'm not too keen on digging ANOTHER two 3' holes to fill with concrete, especially since the holes would be at least partially UNDER the deck area.
Thanks in advance for any and all help.
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