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TRADE SPECIFICATION • Attached residential patio deck with 16-foot ledger and 12-foot projection.

12×16 Deck Framing & Materials Takeoff (192 Sq Ft)

A 12×16 foot deck is one of the most common residential deck additions. Spanning 12 feet out from a 16-foot house ledger, it provides 192 square feet of outdoor living space. Built with 2×8 treated joists at 16" on-center, it provides a solid, zero-bounce sub-structure.

✓ 13 Pressure Treated 2×8×12ft Floor Joists @ 16" O.C.✓ 16 Linear Ft 2×8 Ledger Board + Flashing✓ 41 5/4×6×16ft Treated Decking Planks✓ 3 12" Concrete Sonotube Piers with 6×6 Posts✓ 26 Simpson Strong-Tie Joist Hangers (LUS28)

Deck Geometry & Framing Settings

JOIST SPACING ON-CENTER

Itemized Material Takeoff List

Total Deck Area:192 Sq Ft
Floor Joists (16" O.C.):13 pcs (2x10x12ft)
Decking Planks:29 pcs (5/4×6×16')
Support Posts & Footings:3 Piers (9 bags 60lb)
Hardware & Fasteners:26 Hangers, 2 Fastener Boxes
Total Estimated Lumber & Hardware:$1,324
STRUCTURAL FRAMING & LEDGER PROFILE

16' × 12' Deck Framing Plan(16" O.C. Joist Spacing)

2x10x12ft
Deck framing cross-section 16' by 12'GRADE LEVELHOUSEEXTERIORZ-FLASHING2x10x12ft FRAMING JOIST @ 16" O.C.BEAM6×612" PIERRIMCANTILEVER (OVERHANG)PROJECTION: 12 FT OUT FROM HOUSE1/2" STRUCTURAL LEDGER BOLTS
JOISTS COUNT13 Joists
DECK BOARDS (5/4×6)29 Boards
CONCRETE PIERS3 Footings
JOIST HANGERS26 Pcs

Fulfillment & Jobsite Logistics

Trade Logistics Verified
DIY STORE PICKUP (TRUCK / TRAILER)
42 Lumber Pcs
Heavy framing lumber (16' length) + 540 lbs concrete.
Tip: Renting a 12-16ft utility trailer prevents board overhang and dangerous transport.
LUMBER YARD FLATBED BOOM DISPATCH
Banded Pallet Package
Direct jobsite boom truck drop right by fence/deck build site. Includes strapped bundles and shrink-wrapped hardware.
Saves 4-6 hours of manual loading/unloading and ensures undamaged lumber straight from the yard.
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Frequently Asked Questions & Trade Specifications

Can 2x8 joists span 12 feet for a deck?

Yes. Southern Pine or Douglas Fir #2 pressure-treated 2x8 joists spaced at 16 inches on-center have a maximum allowable span of 12 feet 6 inches under standard 40 psf live load.

How many deck boards do I need for a 12x16 deck?

With 16-foot long boards running parallel to the house, you need 26 rows of 5.5-inch wide boards. With a 10% cutting and sorting waste buffer, order 41 16-foot decking boards.

How many concrete footings are required for a 12x16 attached deck?

For a 16-foot drop beam supported by posts spaced no more than 8 feet apart, 3 concrete footings are required (one at each end and one centered).