Building A Deck With Steel Joists

Founded in 1973 canam steel corporation csc is a service oriented manufacturing company that manufactures open web steel joists and a variety of steel deck products.

Building a deck with steel joists.

Joists are custom made structural steel components used to support the floors or roof of a building. The strength of a steel member varies depending on its web depth its flange width and its gauge or thickness. We have the expertise to help you determine the optimal structural steel building system for your application. The larger the deck the larger the joists.

If you know how to frame with wood you can frame with steel even on curves. The interlocking joist and ledger system lets you build sturdy safe decks with less effort. Easy connections to both steel and timber posts. The irc covers steel joists extensively and it s a good starting point for speccing steel joists.

Use joist hangers to attach joists to the ledger board and beam header joist with deck nails or screws. Our evolution steel deck framing and stair system is the next evolution in decking. Boxspan deck frames are non combustible and can be used in bush fire prone areas. Choice of flooring material on joists deck boards composite decking fc compressed sheeting concrete etc.

From steel joists and deck to long span composite floor systems we engineer and manufacture solutions that control costs enhance performance and ensure project success. This in depth section will teach diy builders to frame a deck from installing a ledger board and frost footings to framing the perimeter of the deck. Mitred corners for wrap around verandahs. Determine the spacing of the inner joists according to local building codes and mark on the beams.

We offer superior products personalized customer service and a proactive approach to safety for customers and employees alike all to meet your unique needs and to keep. Track is sized slightly larger so that joists fit inside it and it s used like a rim joist or ledger at the ends of joists. For best results refer to our wood and. In typical deck construction with a ledger on one side of the joist and beam on the other the size of the joists is driven by the size of the deck and based on the general maximum spans mentioned above.

Fasten blocking pieces between joists in the middle of the span to prevent twisting. 2x10 to 15 feet and 2x12 to 18 feet. Canam buildings specializes in the manufacture of steel joists in a variety of shapes sizes and geometries. Boxspan deck frames are supplied as a complete designed kit system.

The process of framing a deck includes creating connections between joists beams and support posts in order to build a code compliant deck structure. Why build a 25 year deck on a wood frame that rots. The use of a system of steel joists and steel deck is a solution of choice resulting in significant savings. Joists or studs and track see illustration.

A 2x8 up to 12 feet. In deck building two steel shapes are used.