Deciding how many posts for deck projects you'll need
One of the first things you'll have to calculate is exactly how many posts for deck support you're going to need before you ever pick up a shovel or buy a single piece of lumber. It's one of those questions that sounds simple on the surface, but once you start looking at joist spans, beam sizes, and local building codes, it can get a little messy. Most people just want a straight answer, but the truth is that it depends on how big you're going and what kind of wood you're using. ...