r/Carpentry • u/justoose • 8d ago
Deck Piece Came Out of Post During Demo
Hi everyone. I’m extending a deck, and to do so we split this beam in the center of the post notch so that we could add an additional beam. As we cut the existing beam and removed the part that we needed to remove, a deep-set nail stripped out a sizable chuck out of the existing post (whoever built the original deck was very nail-happy and put nails in random places).
I’m wondering if this missing chunk will cause the final inspector to fail the extension, or if it will threaten the security of the deck. I know exactly how I would fix it if so, but I’m curious what other more experienced people think. Do you guys think this matters or do you think it’ll be aight?
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u/JuggernautNo0001 8d ago
That piece shouldn't affect the structural integrity
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u/justoose 8d ago
I completely agree that it shouldn’t at all, but I can only say that with 80% surety that it’s definitely true.
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u/nastynuggets 8d ago
Surprised by the downvotes you got here. Not the best joke, but still...
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u/Aggressive-Luck-204 8d ago
Doesn’t matter structurally, you have plenty of end bearing on the new beam. You should use some kind of connector to connect the post to the beams. T strap would be my recommendation here.
If you want you could get a post saddle and use that to connect the post to the beams. Simpson CCxx depending post and beams size.
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u/justoose 8d ago
I don’t really have space for a typical T strap because of the bolts, and I feel like it wouldn’t make any difference. The beam is laying on a notch in the post and is connected with bolts through part of the post and then the double board beam.
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u/Deckshine1 8d ago
It’s fine other than looking shitty. Gotta be careful when doing demo near parts you want to keep
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u/noncongruent 8d ago
I agree with the others, just glue the piece back on for aesthetics, it's not a structural issue at all.
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u/Charlesinrichmond 8d ago
I'm not sure the tearout is a big deal, probably the fact that's a 4x4 is a bigger deal.
is the load bearing properly upsized for the extended deck?
easy to dutchman this back. I would
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u/justoose 7d ago
What gave you the idea that it was a 4x4? It is a notched 6x6.
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u/Charlesinrichmond 7d ago
looked like it, no way to tell without measuring from a pic. but if you did the math it'll be fine
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u/justoose 7d ago
Gotcha. I’m not in charge of doing any math, I’m just following building code.
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u/ThirstyFloater 7d ago
Where are you cause building code here still wants a post/beam connector. You could hold down a split metal jobber and still get a few ticos in there below the bolt
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u/Charlesinrichmond 7d ago
The code requires math, but maybe your inspector won't. You need to distribute the load appropriately to the footings. If you are close, I doubt they will calculate unless they are anal. Actually, they will never calculate they will make you submit.
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u/ThirstyFloater 7d ago
It’s fine. I would prefer a post beam connector but and have the second blot slight higher but this is acceptable
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u/GilletteEd 7d ago
Forget the post to beam connection, why is the header not pt wood? This is going to rot quickly.
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u/MikeTythonsBallthack 8d ago
This is a shit post