2
×
8
TANDEM
®
SYSTEM
–
65
CONSTRUCTION OF OUTDOOR LIVING COMPONENTS WITH THE TANDEM MODULAR GRID
WOODEN DECK SKIRTING –
CROSS-SECTION B-B
DETAIL 5
Beam 2-2
×
8
4
×
4 Post
DETAIL 5
Screw piles
Minimum capacity of 17 kN (4000 lbs) weighted load
and 13 kN (3000 lbs) total weight
2-2
×
4
2-2
×
4
Double 2
×
4 rail interrupted
at upright of 2-2
×
8 beam
2-2
×
8
Wooden blocks
Plywood 2
×
1/2 in
2
×
4 at 16 in c/c
Simpson Strong-Tie
LSTA9 steel connector,
or equivalent
89 mm
(3 1/2 in)
12 mm clearance
(1/2 in)
2
×
4 @ 1
6 i
n c
/c
2
×
4 @ 1
6 i
n c
/c
Finished grade