How far can you extend a deck past the beam?

How far can you extend a deck past the beam? According to the new span tables and IRC provisions, cantilevers can extend up to one-fourth the backspan of the joist. This means that joists, such as southern pine 2x10s at 16 inches on-center, spanning 12 feet are allowed to cantilever up to an additional 3 … Continue reading How far can you extend a deck past the beam?