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Coastal Contractor

March/April 2009
How far can decking extend past a joist?

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QUESTION & ANSWER How Far Can a Deck Board Extend Past a Joist? Q Is there a maximum distance that a deck board can extend past a joist, such as at the edge of a deck? A Glenn Mathewson, a building inspector in Westminster, Colo., responds: Intuitively, we all know there must be some maximum overhang for a deck board. Just imagine what would happen if you stepped on decking extended, for example, 12 inches past the last joist. However, it isn't easy to find information on how far it is allowable to extend a board. To complicate matters, the

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