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03-09-2011, 02:07 PM #4
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FWIW, I have built many garages above grade using 4x12's @ 12" o.c. (12' span) and 1-1/4" T&G Plywood Decking. You can cover this with just about any finish flooring you want - Tile, Vinyl, Hardwood or Concrete. The main thing is to put a good waterproof/oil-grease resistant sealant.
As Gene said, having a Column or two and a Beam down the center of the space below helps a lot.
Structurally, a vehicle is generally not as big a load as you would have to design a balcony for. The problem is spot loads at the wheel locations.
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