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    Default Deck questions

    Hi first post,
    I have read through many of the deck threads. Allain Stains book was mentioned in nearly every one, so i bought it before starting my first deck.
    This has lead to me needing clarification on a couple of things.

    1 Why dosent he or others on this forum use concrete stumps.
    2 why does he list the deck level to be at least 50mm below floor level.

    Thanks in advance

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    Welcome Odd Job,

    To try and answer your questions:

    1. Probably because they are heavy and more difficult to "level". Personally I prefer steel (galvanised) - light, easy to handle, won't rot, but is only slightly easier to level than concrete (unless you use something like uni-piers which are probably easier than timber).

    2. Don't know why 50mm, but generally you don't want water from the deck running off and inside your house.
    Cheers.

    Vernon.
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    Thanks Vernon,

    That all makes sense. I've never seen steel stumps so will look into them.

    Odd Job.

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    Odd Job,
    One more thing - if you are doing a low deck, you can also use those steel post stirrups. They are easily available and pretty cheap.
    Cheers.

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