Set Posts and Beams
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How To Frame A Deck - Tips For Efficient Building
What happens here
Precisely cut the 6x6 posts to the calculated height using a circular saw, especially a powerful 'Prazi Beam Cutter' attachment for thick lumber. Then, position the posts onto the helical pile saddles. Next, hoist the large wooden beams and carefully set them on top of the posts and into the ledger board notch, ensuring they are level using a long spirit level. Secure the beams to the posts and ledger board with structural screws and framing nails. Use temporary support pieces and clamps to hold components in place while fastening.
Goal: Install and secure all vertical posts and horizontal beams, ensuring proper height and level.
Tools and materials
- 6x6 Posts — Vertical supports for the main deck beams
- Circular Saw Makita — Cutting posts and beams
- Clamps — Temporarily holding lumber in place during fastening
- Framing Nails — Initial fastening and reinforcing connections
- Long Spirit Level Johnson — Ensuring beams are perfectly level
- Measuring Tape — Measuring
- Nail Gun Milwaukee — Fastening with framing nails
- Prazi Beam Cutter Prazi — Chainsaw attachment for circular saw, used for cutting large timbers efficiently
- Structural Screws — Securing beams to posts and ledger board
- Wooden Beams — Main horizontal supports that carry the deck joists