Whether you want to design your own deck or you just want to get an idea of the possibilities, an online search for deck plans will. Approval standard and liquid applied roof assemblies. Roof deck acts alone in transferring horizontal and vertical loads into the building frame. Permit and construction guidelines johnson county, kansas. Kyle frame of the central construction office phone 5152391619. The modern construction handbook by andrew watts is in my opinion one of the best construction manuals these days, covering.
This manual will help you avoid the common estimating mistakes that have sunk so many construction companies. Good for entertaining, curling up with a good book, or just hanging out with a cold one. Many of these skills were once taught in high schools all across the nation, but today, most woodshop classes have been suspended, and people must. Part 1 introduction to decks o nce little more than a homebuilders afterthought, decks today are the focal point of most backyards. Any questions concerning the purpose, intent or clarification of the resource documents or methods of construction, will be addressed and added to appendix b of the handbook as they come in. The 2016 national construction estimator lists estimated construction costs to general contractors performing the work with their own crews, as of mid2016. Use the figures in this division when estimating the cost of.
A copy of this document is required to be on the job site and available for each inspection. Reminderville, ohio 44202 municipal building phone 3305621234 fax 3305629548 guidelines for deck construction this is a guide to deck construction and is intended as a guide only. Most deck pros offer planning services, but most require extensive homeowner input. Bulletin daily paper 081714 by western communications. The latest information on steel roof deck design including.
In order to be successful in woodworking, there are skills absolutely necessary to know and master. Theres an art to making a profit while your competitors. Framing a deck 14 w hether its used for barbecuing or for relaxing in a hot tub, the deck, by my estimation, is the best room of the house. Mar 14, 2006 deck construction the first construction step is installing a ledger board to support the deck as it is fastened to the building. Bobcat 825 gas skid steer dynapac cc121 compactor huber tractor grader 1965 gmc 3,000 gallon water truck 2,000 gallon fire water tank to 7500 watt gas and. The first edition, rddm, of the sdi roof deck design manual continues the efforts of the steel deck institute to provide uniform industry standards for the engineering, design, manufacture and field usage of steel decks. We include deck design advice, deck style choices, and descriptions of building both low or onground decks and higher and more complex deck structures. Cellular deck is always furnished galvanized or painted over galvanized.
Good roof systems depend upon the structural integrity of the roof deck. Sep 03, 2017 roof top deck construction building a deck over a flat roof is very similar to building a deck over a concrete patio. For more than a decade, how ever, sdi members have been manufacturing steel decks for floor assemblies. Ce 101, spring 2006 stepbystep deck construction 1 7. Rosaler, standard handbook of plant engineering, 2d ed. The sydney morning herald 27091889 pdf free download. Guesstimates have ended the careers of many promising construction contractors. These include the aisc manual of steel construction in the miscellaneous. Pitch or slope requirements for wood roofs nailing schedule for wood shinglesshakes what types of nails or staples are used with wood shakes or wood shingles. These include the aisc manual of steel construction in.
Indicates such products shall bear the ul or cul certification mark for jurisdictions employing the ul or cul certification such as canada, respectively. Handbook on good building, design and construction in the. Modern construction handbook andrew watts archdaily. Diaphragm design manual, 3rd edition, steel deck institute, september 2004. Protect people, products, and equipment from the weather. In a substantive and full twoday visit to washington, d. Subsequently, directors order 171, field station support of construction, provided guidance on using field station personnel as inspectors in support of construction projects.
To ensure the construction of a quality roof deck, provisions for the following items should be included in the deck design live loads, such as moving installation equipment. Deck building is a fullfeatured construction project, and you may need to buy or borrow quite a few tools if you dont already own them. Vulcraft steel deck civil, environmental and architectural. This handbook is primarily intended for the use by students in their final semester of the constructing architect education specializing in construction management. In late december, just before congress adjourned for the holiday season, the u. The ledger boards are all at the same height, the top of each post is cut level with the tops of all the other posts, and the top edge of every bearer is. Roof deck roof deck is not designed to act compositely with other materials. As the only manufacturer on the west coast to offer a full line of lightgage structural products including deep deck, asc steel decks extensive product offer meets. Roof deck construction handbook builders book, inc. Merritt and ricketts, building design and construction handbook, mcgrawhill. Residential wood deck construction guide based on the 2015 michigan residential code revised may 17, 2016 the details in this document apply to residential decks only. You will also need to provide your own details if the proposed construction methods differ than those provided.
Some standards reference nonmandatory tables that list the thickness of sheet steel by gage designation. Design manual for composite decks, form decks and roof decks since steel decks were originally used only for roof construction, the steel deck institute traditionally limited its attention to roof assemblies. See the next section on roof deck for a description of primer paint. Handbook of construction contracting volume 2 by jack p. Asc steel deck structural steel roof and floor decking aep span. Deck construction basics below you will find 3d diagrams and illustrations guiding you through the most important steps in deck building in toronto.
Construction management aims at a future career as a construction or project manager working for a contractor. Best roof deck construction handbook pdf free download diy pdf. The french red cross created this handbook to train some builders and carpenters men and women all over 5 parishes in new construction techniques, especially a new design of roof according to the jamaica building code. It is full of detailed drawings that clearly illustrate the construction of building elements. Please provide your own deck framing plan if your deck layout is different from what is shown in this package use the same concept and provide the same information. Form deck form deck can be any floor or roof deck product used as a concrete form. These instructions apply to projects in which the decking runs parallel to the wall of the house. More often than not, the catalyst for this transformation is a poorly detailed ledger board, usually in the form of bad flashing. Be aware that even a simple deck can cost you several thousand dollars in lumber, hardware and possibly new tools. If you install decking, using straight planking, you can trim your deck after nailing to assure a straight line see fig. How to build the best deck developing the design and materials list follow the steps below to determine the lumber necessary for your deck.
These procedures have been incorporated in the august 2004 update of this handbook. Roof deck rib openings are usually narrower than floor deck rib openings. Good building design and construction handbook page 4 forewords yiping zhou director special unit for southsouth cooperation, undp good building design and construction. This deck also lends itself for use as a building siding. A good construction manual is a must have for any architects library. A deck on ground is the easiest type of deck to build. If built the wrong way, though, this asset quickly can become a liability. Construction can not deviate from the details herein unless prior approval is obtained from the authority having jurisdiction. This provides adequate support of rigid thermal insulation board.
These decks are often referred to as floating, as they are not secured in place as a standalone structure. Editions of building construction handbook by roy chudley. Deck construction basics how to build a deck decks toronto. Senate for passing the construction consensus procurement improvement act. Building construction handbook is the essential, easytouse resource for undergraduate and vocational students on a wide range of courses including nvq and btec national, through to higher national certificate and diploma, to foundation and threeyear degree level.
This particular publication deals with sheet steel roof and floor deck. Permit and construction guidelines builders and homeowners are required to obtain a permit prior to constructing, altering or replacing a deck. It is also a useful practical reference for building designers, contractors and. Because its built close to the ground and normally doesnt require railings and stairs. Strength and stiffness tables in this catalog are based on the third edition of the diaphragm manual. Though decks can be straightforward constructions, most plans and designs vary significantly. Position the ledger board in place against the house, making sure it is set low enough for the top decking boards to come to the final deck height. Handbook of construction details architectural products for the building industry 12 ssr, decor flush7, amp lok, double lock, grandcurve, high seam, posi lock soffit, slim seam 7, snaponbatten, snaponseam, standn seam 7, thin seam, trib for.
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