How much weight should my deck support per square foot? | | 20 lbs. per square foot | 3% | | 40 lbs. per square foot | 18% | | 50 lbs. per square foot | 33% | | 70 lbs. per square foot | 3% | | 80 lbs. per square foot | 29% | | Not sure | 11% | | | | | Question: How much weight should my deck support per square foot? Top Answer (33% of 27 votes): 50 lbs. per square foot.
Answer: 80 lbs. per square foot
Explanation: It should hold up to 80 pounds | | Srp inc. | Answer: 50 lbs. per square foot
Explanation: Depends on the size of the deck, it's 50 psf × the area of the deck, therefore if you have 50sq ft of deck then, do 50sq'×50psf= 2500lb psf. | | Rock Solid Construction & Handyman services | Answer: 50 lbs. per square foot
Explanation: The average residential deck should be 50 pounds per square foot | | Dmp customs | | | ProMatcher | Answer: 40 lbs. per square foot
Explanation: 40lbs is usually the minimum requirement. | | Construct Boss | Answer: 50 lbs. per square foot
Explanation: A basic rule of thumb if built property but can be increased with larger frame support. | | ATX Residential Construction | Answer: 80 lbs. per square foot
Explanation: Needs to have right joist size for projection of project | | Custom Sunrooms & Home Improvements | | | ProMatcher | Answer: Not sure
Explanation: Depends on the material and how it is built | | DELEM Remodeling | Answer: 40 lbs. per square foot
Explanation: A deck is built to hold 40 pounds per square foot as "live load", which is everything you place on the deck that can be removed, including people at the same time. | | ArtsWorks, LLC | Answer: 20 lbs. per square foot
Explanation: 20 lbs per square ft put way above code and makes for a much better deck. | | Family Flooring Co. |
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