Diy Floating Deck Plans

Digging about 6 inches into the ground create holes for the blocks so you.

Diy floating deck plans.

This deck will have composite decking with fascia boards around the perimeter to cover the frame and give it a finished look. The area where i was laying out the blocks was mostly level. Determine how large you want your floating deck to be. Use stakes and string to mark off the.

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. Set the four corners for the deck. Measuring 2 feet from corners spray paint a straight line down the short portion of the deck. How to build a floating deck step 1.

How to build a floating deck step 1 determine deck size. Build a floating deck step 1. Step 3 measure and mark. Measure out the space in your yard.

The 2 inch by 6 inch joists will rest on top of the blocks. The main area of my deck is just a little bigger than a 12 foot by 8 foot rectangle. This is the line. 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.

Cap blocks on paver base will support the step section. You don t need a shop full of tools to build a deck. The plan for this deck is to use paver base and concrete deck blocks for the foundation.