Deck question

Dave M · 10-02-2007, 04:09 PM

I'm changing my deck on my camp from a 5' square landing with stairs to a 5'X21' deck along the house with a ramp to the driveway. I live on a hill and I have to walk down a hill and then up the stairs. This is getting old. I plan using pressure treated lumber with 3 boxed frames along the camp and 3 boxed frames out to the driveway. Each frame will be 7'X5'. My question is can I use 2X6's for a 7' span. This is what I'm using now on the existing frame. The joists will be the long length in the frame.
Any other suggestions will be helpful.

Thanks

Dave M

10-02-2007, 04:09 PM	#1
Dave M Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 395 Thanks: 4 Thanked 26 Times in 24 Posts	Deck question I'm changing my deck on my camp from a 5' square landing with stairs to a 5'X21' deck along the house with a ramp to the driveway. I live on a hill and I have to walk down a hill and then up the stairs. This is getting old. I plan using pressure treated lumber with 3 boxed frames along the camp and 3 boxed frames out to the driveway. Each frame will be 7'X5'. My question is can I use 2X6's for a 7' span. This is what I'm using now on the existing frame. The joists will be the long length in the frame. Any other suggestions will be helpful. Thanks Dave M