Elevated Decks Kaneohe HI

Loading and footings are more complex with stacked decks, but single decks can be more difficult to start building because their columns are frequently taller.

Local Companies

Susan Palmer Designs
808-599-7606
650 Iwilei Rd.
Honolulu, HI
C Summo Construction Llc
(808) 235-3659
46-022 Alaloa St Ste 202
Kaneohe, HI
Ige Ron Builders
(808) 247-5985
45-602 Apuakea St
Kaneohe, HI
All Grade Construction
(808) 239-6310
Kaneohe, HI
Post Construction Inc
(808) 247-6921
45-510 Kolokio St
Kaneohe, HI
Ss Builders
(808) 236-1500
Kaneohe, HI
Gold Coast Construction
(808) 234-6020
46-148 Kahuhipa St
Kaneohe, HI
Hsms Construction
(808) 247-7277
Kaneohe, HI
Coulter Construction Inc
(808) 239-5491
Kaneohe, HI
Trico
(808) 236-0585
Kaneohe, HI

Engineering, slow work conditions, and safety issues add up to high bids for high decks

by Bobby Parks



This past year, the company I work for in North Atlanta, Ga., built several elevated decks, two of which were 28 feet high. Because of the height involved, caution and planning are critical when building these decks.

The basic types are stacked multilevel decks (photo, left) and single upper-level decks (Figure 1). Loading and footings are more complex with stacked decks, but single decks can be more difficult to start building because their columns are frequently taller. Both are often built over sloping ground, which complicates footings.


Figure 1. Elevated decks require more thought than ground-level decks. Difficulties of working at a height, safety concerns, increased footing loads, unfamiliar materials such as steel, and a greater need for lateral bracing all contribute to — and justify — significantly higher pricing.

Consulting both a geotechnical and a structural engineer is crucial. It's not cheap, but the more details you can provide the engineers for review, the less their charges will be. The alternative, risking a deck failure 20 feet in the air, could cost you everything.

Designing for Height
It's important to remember that an elevated deck isn't simply a regular deck on stilts; the large distance from the ground dictates a number of special design considerations.

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Featured Local Company

Susan Palmer Designs

808-599-7606
650 Iwilei Rd.
Honolulu, HI
http://www.susanpalmerdesigns.com


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