Cantilevered structure

Abstract

A deck for positioning adjacent a structure may include a foundation configured for positioning relatively proximate to the structure, a frame extending from the foundation, and a deck system arranged about and supported by the frame, wherein the deck is adapted for positioning adjacent the structure and for cantilevering away from the structure.

1 . A deck for positioning adjacent a structure, comprising:
 a foundation configured for positioning relatively proximate to the structure;   a frame extending from the foundation; and   a deck system arranged about and supported by the frame,   
       wherein:
 the deck is adapted for positioning adjacent the structure and for cantilevering away from the structure. 
 
     
     
         2 . The deck of  claim 1 , wherein the frame includes a offsetting portion and a outlooking portion. 
     
     
         3 . The deck of  claim 2 , wherein the outlooking portion extends from the offsetting portion at a moment resisting connection. 
     
     
         4 . The deck of  claim 3 , wherein the moment resisting connection includes a welded connection. 
     
     
         5 . The deck of  claim 4 , wherein the moment resisting connection includes a braced connection. 
     
     
         6 . The deck of  claim 2 , wherein the offsetting portion extends from the foundation at a moment resisting base connecting element. 
     
     
         7 . The deck of  claim 6 , wherein the moment resisting connection includes a base plate and pull-out resisting anchor bolts securing the base plate to the foundation. 
     
     
         8 . The deck of  claim 6 , wherein the moment resisting connection includes embedding the offsetting portion in the foundation. 
     
     
         9 . The deck of  claim 2 , wherein the offsetting portion is a column and the outlooking portion is a beam. 
     
     
         10 . The deck of  claim 2 , wherein the deck system includes first and second rim joists secured to the frame. 
     
     
         11 . The deck of  claim 10 , wherein the rim joists are arranged generally perpendicular to the outlooking portion. 
     
     
         12 . The deck of  claim 11 , wherein the outlooking portion includes first and second ends and the first and second rim joists are secured to respective first and second ends of the outlooking portion. 
     
     
         13 . The deck of  claim 12 , wherein the first and second ends of the outlooking portion each include a seat plate and the rim joists bear on the seat plates. 
     
     
         14 . The deck of  claim 10 , wherein the deck system includes a plurality of joists arranged in spaced apart relationship and spanning from the first rim joist to the second rim joist. 
     
     
         15 . The deck of  claim 14 , wherein the plurality of joists are positioned generally in-plane with the rim joists. 
     
     
         16 . The deck of  claim 2 , wherein the outlooking portion of the frame is upset in the deck system for partial concealment within the deck system. 
     
     
         17 . The deck of  claim 1 , wherein the foundation includes a spread footing. 
     
     
         18 . The deck of  claim 1 , wherein the foundation includes a caisson. 
     
     
         19 . A deck for support by a foundation, the deck comprising:
 a residential deck system including a plurality of wood joists supported by a rim joist and decking arranged on the plurality of joists providing a deck surface; and   a means for cantilevered support of the residential deck relative to the foundation.   
     
     
         20 . A deck for support by a foundation, comprising:
 a cantilever frame extending from the foundation and configured for a moment resisting connection to the foundation, the frame including an offsetting portion and an outlooking portion and having a moment resisting connection between the offsetting and outlooking portions; and   a residential deck system arranged about and supported by the frame, the residential deck system including a rim joist, a plurality of floor joists, and decking arranged on an supported by the plurality of floor joists.