Walls on Trex Decking
Walls on Trex Decking
(OP)
In an exterior deck application can you run a load bearing wall on top of trex (or similar) decking? If not, any ideas on a clean detail?
Please note framing has been designed to support load.
Thanks
Please note framing has been designed to support load.
Thanks






RE: Walls on Trex Decking
It lists material properties and allowable loads and spans. Should be a good place to start
RE: Walls on Trex Decking
http://www.trexpartners.com/usage-and-care/usage-g...
Note the statement near the start of this document:
"Trex is not intended for primary structural members such as load bearing columns, joists, stringers and beams."
As for your request for a clean detail... just treat Trex as if is "structurally invisible". That is, the framing for the Trex supports your intended wall, the Trex may be present but is not loaded by the wall.
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RE: Walls on Trex Decking