Diy Floating Deck Plans

How to build a floating deck step 1.

Diy floating deck plans.

Framing 1 2 x8 at 12 ptl for that front piece 2 2 x8 at 10 ptl 3 2 x6 at 12 ptl interior joists 2 2 x6 at 10 ptl 2 4 x4 at 4 ptl deck posts 3 joist hangers since i couldn t drill nail from the other side. Digging about 6 inches into the ground create holes for the blocks so you. Measure out the space in your yard. Determine how large you want your floating deck to be.

Use a laser level for accuracy when installing the wooden decking allow it to overhang 1 1 2 on each side of the octagonal frame. Measuring 2 feet from corners spray paint a straight line down the short portion of the deck. This is the line. Use stakes and string to mark off the.

The main area of my deck is just a little bigger than a 12 foot by 8 foot rectangle. Step 3 measure and mark. Cap blocks on paver base will support the step section. Step 2 mark off area for deck.

Space four interior. Measure out the size of your deck in your yard. How to build a floating deck step 1 determine deck size. The plan for this deck is to use paver base and concrete deck blocks for the foundation.

Build a floating deck step 1. The area where i was laying out the blocks was mostly level. You don t need a shop full of tools to build a deck.