Diy Floating Deck

If you plan a floating deck toward the boundaries.

Diy floating deck. The area where my main deck frame was going to be was a. How to build a floating deck step 1 determine deck size. This post or post series rather has been a long time coming. Determine how large you want your floating deck to be.

Time to lay out the frame. Set the concrete blocks. Frame waterproofingpart 3. Supplies used on floating deck.

Wanting to add some functionality and much needed curb appeal to our backyard we decided to build an island or floating deck in between our existing trees. I m building a floating deck in my back yard. Only a few inches off the ground this platform takes a little time but is easy once you get going. Ground level floating decks don t need footings railings or steps building an 8 by 10 foot floating deck.

Measure out the space and start moving dirt. After we had it relatively eye balled level. This is by no mean a new instructable it was done before by timbtodd. How to build a floating deck.

Take advantage of existing trees and shrubs by positioning your deck for shade. Since this is a free standing deck and less than 36 off the ground our local code did not require a permit. Put down the first concrete blocks and frame. Finalize and attach frame prepare base.

How to build a floating deck. To figure out the height of your posts add 2 ft. Position the deck frame. The deck that we built is 12 x.

Light pole planters hey there. Excavate the area for the floating deck then using a laser level move dirt until ground. Prepare the deck area. Install the deck boards.

The landscape or lack there of provided a blank slate to create a backyard oasis to relax on. Pure coincidence or maybe not. Step 3 measure and mark footer posts. Step 2 mark off area for deck.

Measure out the size of your deck in your yard. The crew builds a pair of decks that appear to float above a manmade creek. This is the very first post of this series but you will be able to catch the whole thing start to finish right here. A floating deck adds a great elevated place to sit and enjoy a view of a yard.

Create a haven away from your house. Build the deck frame. In colder climates you cannot build a floating deck but must build it on anchor posts that are cemented deep enough in the ground to avoid any ground upheaval surface swelling and adjusting that occurs as the ground goes through freeze and thaw cycles over time. The advantage of a floating deck is that it is possible to be moved to any location in the yard.

Build a walkway or lounging deck around your above ground pool or. First and foremost always check your local codes and pull permits if required. With the freedom to put your deck anywhere you can.