How can I support overhanging Trex decking without adding more framing below?

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Alright I made a mistake...

We decided to add a frame to our approved deck plan, but the frame was made too wide and part of the deck boards (about 6") are hanging and not connected to the joist.

While I know adding extra blocking is an option, I wonder if there is a quicker way for the end-to-width connection without modifying the frame.

Thanks everyone!

Someone has to post that as an answer. Since I'm fourth in line I'd rather not. — isherwood, Nov 21 '23 at 16:51
I put a short one in so we have one, but I'm not going to be upset if someone writes a longer one. — KMJ, Nov 21 '23 at 19:25

score 8 · Accepted Answer · answered Nov 21 '23 at 19:24

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No. Add the framing. Even if you could fasten the ends to the crosswise board, you'll just end up with the composite board splitting at some point.

answered Nov 21 '23 at 19:24

KMJ

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score 0 · Answer 2 · answered Mar 27 '24 at 18:39

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Trex should be 12" on center and no more that 1" overhang.

answered Mar 27 '24 at 18:39

Michael Thuman

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Citation needed. I'm finding 16" centers and 4" (102mm) overhang. – Fredric Shope Mar 27 '24 at 21:28
@FredricShope -- citation needed. I recently installed Trex decking, and the specification was 12"on center and no more than 1" overhang. – Pete Becker Mar 27 '24 at 22:22
The problem is that this doesn't actually answer the question asked. – FreeMan Mar 28 '24 at 15:16

score -1 · Answer 3 · answered Mar 21 '24 at 22:57

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Cut back 5-1/2" and add another picture frame boatd.

answered Mar 21 '24 at 22:57

Trommy

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How can I support overhanging Trex decking without adding more framing below?

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