decking question

[davidc1075]

Can anyone tell me how to build a curve on a deck. I am ok about positioning of the beams joist spacing and posts for the rest of the deck but I don't know how to frame up for a semi circle or curve. How do I bend a board on the vertical face(rise). I understand that I just need to cut the deck boards with a jig saw to create the curve horizontal face (tread) Any help would be appreciated thanks.

 

[tim]

To curve the board you need to cut a kerf in the back at spacings dependent on the curve. The more kerfs the smoother the curve. Depending on how much of a feature it is, you could always laminate several thin pieces to give a smoother result.

For the framing, the best option is to cantilever several joists off a beam and cut them to shape. To be sure of stability and strength the joists must be no more than one third overhanging.

HTH

Cheers

Tim

 

[JFC]

I use marine ply and paint it black .

 

[Neomorph]

I use marine ply and paint it black .

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