12-22-2009, 03:19 PM
I would approach it the way I did building decks - structural members are bolted solidly together, and all other members are screwed onto that using appropriate fasteners where needed, such as hurricane ties and joist hangers for joists. Very solid, but easy to repair or replace if need be, and capable of carrying a heavier load that conventionally built structures using nail-guns and "stick-um".