Framing for a curve

[Tacoma]

Hey guys, this is my first post. I'm a cabinetmaker and just breaking into doing decks too.

I have a client who has a concrete slab off their patio door. It is a big step down to the grass and they need an additional step there. She would like the front edge of the step to curve out away from the slab. It will be about 14' wide and will extend 4' at the centre of the curve.

Can you please explain the proper way to frame for a curve. I realize that this will be floating so does not need to be up to the same code as a raised deck, but I'd like to know how to do it for the future.

Thanks.

Simon

[John Hyatt]

Take a look at my site
www.deckmastersllc.com
I use 1/4'' pt rips from a 2x6 fastened to a form built on site, tightbond111, and a lot of clamps. John

[ArtDeck-O]

Hey guys, this is my first post. I'm a cabinetmaker and just breaking into doing decks too.

I have a client who has a concrete slab off their patio door. It is a big step down to the grass and they need an additional step there. She would like the front edge of the step to curve out away from the slab. It will be about 14' wide and will extend 4' at the centre of the curve.

Can you please explain the proper way to frame for a curve. I realize that this will be floating so does not need to be up to the same code as a raised deck, but I'd like to know how to do it for the future.

Thanks.

Simon

The easiest way to get started with curves is to frame the angles closest to the curve you want as you can get, then use blocks to create the actual curve area before the band goes on. Then we use 2-3 layers of Hardie cement board siding depending on the curve size. We do this because all our decks get skirted and the skirting covers the cement board. If we didn't skirt, I'd use bendable redwood or cedar strips for the band.

[rebeccacupps]

Take a look at my site
www.deckmastersllc.com
I use 1/4'' pt rips from a 2x6 fastened to a form built on site, tightbond111, and a lot of clamps. John

Great site John, thanks for the post! I am not a contractor but there is some information here my husband and I can definitely use. Happy Decking! :)

Rebecca

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