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Message: <blockquote data-quote="BP338" data-source="post: 340688" data-attributes="member: 415">You shouldn't need railing. 30" and higher require railing.I would free float that sucker if you are on clay. Just build it on the ground on blocks. Don't forget to lay a good weed barrier down under it too. I like gravel under my decks as well. Just seems tidy to me.I second the 12" OC for your joists.I would span the joists about 6' and hanger them onto the beams or 2x's, whatever you use for support on your posts. That way you stay as low as possible and your beams stay as high as possible off the ground. Then place your post supports every 6' supporting your beams. there are different ways of connecting the beams to the posts as well.You can use 4x4 ground treated posts on top of post blocks then double 2x8's for your beams under and a single for your ledger around the outside. Then use 2x6's for your joists. All your other lumber might as well be treated too. It'll cost a bit more but it will last longer and might be needed depending on the height off the ground. Anything under 18" will need to be treated.Some inspectors will accept blocking in between the joists at the beams and ledgers in place of hangers. You'd just have to ask. Hangers can be dangerous to fingers when working in limited space.- - - Updated - - -Oh, I prefer using a 6x6 for my posts. 4x4's look like that tall skinny kid that you always feel like they're going to break a bone when they jump or run...you can attach the 2x8's better to a 6x6.</blockquote>

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