I am building a deck and the engineer produced a report that uses 100x100mm concrete stumps embedded into concrete for the footings.
I am generally happy working with wood, but can't figure out how to attach my timber bearers to the concrete stumps. The deck uses a simple bearer supporting joists design for the underdeck so once the bearers are secured on the stumps it will be easy building.
For reference I will be using hardwood bearers and have to place a termite shield.
Is it a simple case of using the steel rod in the concrete stump, running that through the bearer? This seems odd to me; the idea of drilling through the bearer, so I'm guessing this is not the answer. But the web has not been helpful.
I hope this makes sense, I am happy to elborate to figure this out. I really don't want to have to go back the the engineer to change anything at this stage.
Thanks in advance
T
