swaying of a 10' deck
swaying of a 10' deck
(OP)
How can we minimize the swaying of high decks without
adding x-bracing. The x-bracing is in the way. The decks
consist of wood members. The posts are 4x6.
adding x-bracing. The x-bracing is in the way. The decks
consist of wood members. The posts are 4x6.






RE: swaying of a 10' deck
1. Add 2X flat diagonal bracing under the deck joists, nailed to the underside of the joists, or
2. Add 2X diagonal flush blocking with metal strapping over, nailed to blocking and joists.
Either way has worked well for me in the past. No worries.
Another way is for the deck is to be covered with plywood, then the plywood serves as a cantilever floor diaphragm. But this is obviously not feasible unless the deck is waterproof.
Mike McCann
McCann Engineering
RE: swaying of a 10' deck
RE: swaying of a 10' deck
Is it built to code? - There is a difference between minimum acceptable strenght and good construction.
RE: swaying of a 10' deck
RE: swaying of a 10' deck
RE: swaying of a 10' deck
RE: swaying of a 10' deck
RE: swaying of a 10' deck
You say the x-brace is in the way, can you do a chevron brace (inverted V)?