Boardwalks

Boardwalk Design Loads:

Design dead load on deck	10. PSF
Design live load on deck, unless otherwise noted	40. PSF
Design live point load on hand railing, unless otherwise required	200. PSF

Assumes soil bearing capacity without soil bearings	1500. PSF
All structural lumber is MCA pressure treated and arsenic free southern pine MSR2.OE rated, with bending fiber stress of	2,400. PSI
All structural steel member meet ASTM A572 / A992 Grade 50	50,000. PSI
All structural steel connecting hardware meet ASTM A36 and is hot dipped galvanized	36,000. PSI
Steel pans meet A36 and are hot dipped galvanized	36,000. PSI

All hardware for connecting steel member is zinc coated and all hardware for connecting wood members is hot dipped galvanized

Joist connectors are Simpson A35Z and LUS26Z

Deck screws are deckmate square drive by Phillips Fastener Products, Inc with Evercote finish.

Boardwalks can "Open Up" wetland education and public understanding in a community
Boardwalks facilitate bird watching and ecotourism
Boardwalks can be used with schools for science education
All structural lumber is MCA pressure treated and arsenic free
Deck Mate patented fasteners will not strip, cam-out or rust
Posts can be extended above deck for seat and bench construction
Easy to make the natural twists and turns on your walkway
Easy installation-only hand tools required
Modular construction with adjustable heights
4', 5' and 6' widths x 8' long sections with various curbs or railings
Patented boardwalk footing available in two sizes (US Patent No. 6A21,863)