Build a decorative vinyl roof or overhead framework for hanging plants or shade, and surround your deck with vinyl lattice. Our low maintenance vinyl decking is complimented by a vinyl handrail and built-in bench.

Vinylast has profiles available to oversleeve traditional dimensional lumber, like the wood 4" x 4" above. The hidden patented E-Z Post mounting bracket allows installation of posts, refer to Vinylast's deck installation guide for instructions.

THE INFORMATION BELOW IS TEST DATA TO ASSIST IN THE DESIGN OF YOUR DECK, PLEASE CHECK BUILDING CODE REQUIREMENTS IN YOUR AREA. Report Summary for PVC 2" x 8" Used as Deck Material Truss Span (inches) Live Load (lb/sq ft) Allowable Deflection (inches) Actual Deflection (inches) Allowable Stress (psi) Actual Stress (psi) Limiting Criteria Will it Work? 24 30 36 42 40 40 40 40 0.07 0.08 .1 .12 0.01 0.02 0.03 0.06 3000 3000 3000 3000 -90 -140 -201 -274   YES YES YES YES Concentrated Loading (simulating 200 lb. man) Truss Span (inches) Live Load (lb/sq ft) Allowable Deflection (inches) Actual Deflection (inches) Allowable Stress (psi) Actual Stress (psi) Limiting Criteria Will it Work? 24 30 32 200 200 200 0.07 0.08 0.09 0.04 0.07 0.09 3000 3000 3000 363 461 494     Deflection YES YES YES Base Resin: PVC conforming to ASTM D1784 Deflection Criteria: One three-hundred sixteenth of span. Live Load: 40 lb per square foot (USC-'94) Concentrated load applied on a 3 5/8" dia circle. Calculations based on one end simply supported and one end fixed.

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