Deck post height

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The max. hieght for a 6x6 deck post is 14 feet. Does anyone know the max for 8x8 post?

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Check here

https://forum.nachi.org/t/deck-height-under-threshold/153051/4?u=rwilliams14

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8x8, Max. height 14’ with bracing.

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thanks. that was all that I was able to find. What type post would be required for a 15 ft high deck?

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Thanks Bob,
great resourse but does give any information for a 15 foot heigh deck. the table maxes out at 14 feet. do you know what type post is required for a 15 - 16 foot heigh deck ( 12 foot hiegh basement on a slope)

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AWC-DCA62015-DeckGuide-1804.pdf (3.3 MB)
see if this helps. :grinning:

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Diagonal bracing effectively reduces the post height, if you have any.

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