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4 x 4 posts for decking fence, how to attach

  • 03-04-2013 02:45PM
    #1
    slpower01
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 277 ✭✭


    I wasn't sure where to post this so its in here and woodwork (remove if needed). How would you join 4 x 4 post (for a decking fence) to a raised deck?

    Without using those ugly metal brackets as pictured.
    Or possibly without a half lap joint.

    Are there any other hidden ways?
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  • #2
    meercat
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,931 ✭✭✭meercat


    lift the board nearest the edge(you may need to lift 2)
    then screw the posts to the exposed timber frame
    replace the lifted boards(you may need to cut some boards)

    post a pic of your decking


  • #3
    jippo nolan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,624 ✭✭✭jippo nolan


    meercat wrote: »
    lift the board nearest the edge(you may need to lift 2)
    then screw the posts to the exposed timber frame
    replace the lifted boards(you may need to cut some boards)

    post a pic of your decking

    Agree, or position post between joists & use 125mm coach bolts to secure.


  • #4
    meercat
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,931 ✭✭✭meercat


    jippo nolan wrote: »
    Agree, or position post between joists & use 125mm coach bolts to secure.

    agree too:D


  • #5
    slpower01
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 277 ✭✭slpower01


    It hasn't been built yet. I have to build it for a client soon just wasn't sure if a new way has been created to do it :)


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