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I will design deck structural plans framing beam joist footing permit drawings
About this Gig
Building a safe, code-compliant deck requires precise structural load calculations, proper beam and joist sizing, and compliant footing design. Under-engineered ledger connections, weak joist spans, or undersized footings lead to structural sag, deck bounce, or instant permit rejection.
As a civil and structural engineer, I design robust, permit-ready residential deck structural plans tailored to your specific layoutwhether attached to a house ledger or free-standing, single-level, or multi-tiered.
What You Get
- Joist & Beam Sizing: Pressure-treated lumber, LVL, or steel beam sizing calculated for spans and live loads.
- Footing & Post Design: Concrete pier footing sizing matched to your local frost line and soil conditions.
- Ledger & Connection Specs: Fastener schedules, flashing specs, and Simpson Strong-Tie hardware callouts.
- CAD Permit Drawings: Complete framing plan, post layout, beam span schedules, and structural elevation views.
- Engineering Report: Clear structural calculations aligned with IRC deck codes for rapid permit approval.
Project scale:
Building complex
Building type:
Residential
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Commercial
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Industrial
Material speciality:
Concrete
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Wood
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FAQ
Q: What do I need to send to start the deck structural plans?
A: Overall deck dimensions, desired height off the ground, attached vs. freestanding preference, house siding type (for ledger attachment), house location (for local snow/wind loads), and rough sketches or photos of the site.
Q: Can you design both attached and freestanding decks?
A: Absolutely. I design attached decks using code-compliant ledger bolt patterns as well as independent, freestanding structural framing systems.
Q: Will these drawings meet local building code standards for a permit?
A: Yes. Plans are designed according to the International Residential Code (IRC DCA6 deck guidelines) and specify exact joist spacing, beam sizes, footing depths, and connection hardware required by permit officers.
Q: Do you calculate composite decking (Treks/TimberTech) framing requirements?
A: Yes. Composite decking requires specific joist spacing (often 12" or 16" on-center) and blocking details, which are fully incorporated into the framing calculations.
