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Comments (2)I did. Paid $100 to convert my excel-drawn design into a plan I could build off of. I was basically looking for a pier & framing plan to save me a few hours of engineering calculations from various tables. It was a 3-level deck with one odd-shaped portion, all free-standing, so it was worth not having to futz through it on my own. They told me where each of the 27 columns needed to go, and how thick the joists needed to be. They turned it around in a day, I even talked to a live person on the phone. Good service, good product. I'd use them again if I was building something other than a rectangle. Our county's permitting process is best described as loosey-goosey, so I can't comment on the suitability of the plans for your permit shop. But it did have notes about how it was calculated for XX live load, etc. So I think that's the intent....See MoreElectric snowblower suggestion for rooftop deck
Comments (1)What about if someone gets pelted with the blown snow? I live in Kansas City. We have only had large amounts of snow a couple times in the last 30 years. My experience with electric blowers is they are pretty much useless in more than 4-5 inches of dry snow. 2" of heavy wet snow pretty much is the limit. But, last time I used an electric was 15+ years ago....See MoreDeck Stain Question
Comments (3)You're probably past the semi-transparent stage. Get one of the thicker products like Rust-oleum Restore or this: https://www.homedepot.com/p/BEHR-Premium-Advanced-DeckOver-5-gal-SC-137-Drift-Gray-Textured-Solid-Color-Exterior-Wood-and-Concrete-Coating-500505/308486592...See MoreWaterproofing flat rooftop deck over living area- best system?
Comments (24)Wait! What? - "Framer said the sloping can be done in the tiling process..." Rule #1: Architect Before Builder Rule #2: Architects design structures to maintain safety and code Rule #3: Builders BUILD the structure to the SPECIFICATIONS of the Architect Rule #4: No one alters the plans without the Architect's Signature Rule #5: Do not take structural advice from the guys who swing hammers Rule #6: Do not take design advice from the finishers/painters So...the Elephant in the room is the "Framer said". That's where you stop the build and bring the builder BACK IN to explain how and why a framer was allowed to redesign an Architect's requirement. This is a MASSIVE mess that needs to be stopped RIGHT NOW! You need to hold the Builder to the standards/plans created by the Architect (who must follow code). Don't do anything until your Builder comes in and rebuilds this deck. And please, do NOT take structural/code advice from someone who swings a hammer. Not unless they can show you their Degree in Architecture (and can indicate how their modifications can and will support code requirements)....See Moreesk8mw
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