AZ ranch

[BoFuller]

Weird weather this year. May has always been warm (70-85) but we had snow several times this year, including Memorial Day.
Last few days have been more like normal, so time to work on porch/deck.

 

[rdpecken]

Hi Bo. Yes, totally weird weather this year in Arizona. We were up at the Ranch over the Memorial Day weekend too, and were driving out during the snow on Monday morning. It's amazing how slick the roads get with just the tiny amount of precipitation. I've seen them much worse in the past, but it's always fun driving down the road sideways!

Looks like a good start on your porch. Keep the pictures coming. We always enjoy them.

Weird weather this year. May has always been warm (70-85) but we had snow several times this year, including Memorial Day.
Last few days have been more like normal, so time to work on porch/deck.

 

[joeyd]

Bo, I was wondering what the extra bracket is for on the far right joist hanger? I don't have a ton of deck experience.

 

[Kyle_in_Tex]

Good to see your still hard at it.

put that snow in the freezer and save it for August.

 

[BoFuller]

Bo, I was wondering what the extra bracket is for on the far right joist hanger? I don't have a ton of deck experience.

It’s a DTT2Z tension tie. The engineer calls for one on each end of the deck. It requires a through bolt (going through the block) vs. the redheads holding the ledger board. Something to do with shearwall.

 

[EddieWalker]

Nice job on the ledger board!!!

 

[BoFuller]

Nice job on the ledger board!!!

Thanks Eddie!

 

[joeyd]

It’s a DTT2Z tension tie. The engineer calls for one on each end of the deck. It requires a through bolt (going through the block) vs. the redheads holding the ledger board. Something to do with shearwall.

Thanks for the education. :thumbsup:

 

[BoFuller]

I picked up my 6X6 beams today, and started to set the first one. Easy with the tractor!

I have not secured it at the bracket yet and was wondering if the beam in the metal bracket is fine or should i slip a 6x6 piece of shingle under the beam?

 

[Thall303]

Home is just as beautiful as ever.

Thanks for sharing