I will calculate deck beams joists posts and footings
Focused load calculations for outdoor structures
About this Gig
Building or modifying a deck? Get the joists, beams, posts and footing demands calculated together so the load path is clear before materials are ordered.
I provide coordinated deck-framing calculations using client-supplied layouts, dimensions, material information and site photographs.
My service can include:
- Deck dead and live load calculations
- Joist size, spacing and span checks
- Beam sizing and deflection checks
- Post reactions and compression loads
- Footing demand and soil-bearing checks
- Ledger or freestanding load-path review
- Stair and landing loads
- Hot-tub or outdoor-kitchen loads in Premium
- Calculation summary with assumptions
This service is suitable for attached, freestanding, elevated, multilevel and replacement residential decks.
Send a dimensioned deck layout, height, framing spans and spacing, support locations, ledger condition, stair or heavy-feature locations, materials, project city/state, available soil value and clear site photos.
Project scale:
Building
Building type:
Residential
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Commercial
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Hospitality
Material speciality:
Concrete
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Wood
Delivery style preference
Please inform the freelancer of any preferences or concerns regarding the use of AI tools in the completion and/or delivery of your order.
FAQ
Can you include a hot tub or outdoor kitchen?
Yes. Send the operating weight, dimensions, support footprint, exact location and manufacturer information. The Premium package is normally appropriate for a deck with one heavy feature.
Can you calculate both attached and freestanding deck options?
Yes. Provide both layouts and clearly identify the ledger, beam, post and footing locations. Comparing two complete framing arrangements may require a custom offer
Does this include checking the condition of an existing ledger?
No. I can calculate required ledger and attachment loads from the supplied information, but existing decay, water damage, fasteners and concealed conditions require local inspection
