How much weight should my deck support per square foot? | | 20 lbs. per square foot | 3% | | 40 lbs. per square foot | 21% | | 50 lbs. per square foot | 32% | | 70 lbs. per square foot | 3% | | 80 lbs. per square foot | 28% | | Not sure | 10% | | | | | Question: How much weight should my deck support per square foot? Top Answer (32% of 28 votes): 50 lbs. per square foot.
Answer: 40 lbs. per square foot
Explanation: According to the uniform building code, section 1607, a deck needs to support a live load of 40 pounds per square foot for general use. Hot tubs or outdoor kitchens on a deck can require a higher live load. | | Barudoni Construction Inc | 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 | | | ProMatcher | Answer: 80 lbs. per square foot
Explanation: if the structure is built correctly and in code it will a lot more especially with braces added while using only stainless steal hardware | | Southern Comfort Docks LLC | 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 | | | ProMatcher | Answer: Not sure
Explanation: Weight support for a deck varies depending on how it is framed and designed. | | Backyard Boys Enterprise, LLC | 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 | | | ProMatcher |
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