Railings

Best distance to house from posts is 12 feet6x6 Posts6x6 PostBeam Overhang 12" maxBeam Overhang 12" maxBeam: 2 or 3 2x10's or 2x12'sNotched to seat beam fullyJoists: 2x8, 10 or 12'sJoists: 2x8, 10, or 12'sCantilever 24" maxCantilever 24" max.Notched to seat beam fullyNotched to seat beam fully12-24" allowed; 16" for most loadsNo more than 10 feet in most cases2x8, 10, or 12'sLedger: 2x10 min; bolted, caulked, and flashed