Diy Floating Deck Plans

Digging about 6 inches into the ground create holes for the blocks so you.
Diy floating deck plans. Space four interior. Cap blocks on paver base will support the step section. 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. This is the line.
Set the four corners for the deck. 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. Step 3 measure and mark. Build a floating deck step 1.
The area where i was laying out the blocks was mostly level. The 2 inch by 6 inch joists will rest on top of the blocks. The plan for this deck is to use paver base and concrete deck blocks for the foundation. This deck will have composite decking with fascia boards around the perimeter to cover the frame and give it a finished look.
Determine how large you want your floating deck to be. Measuring 2 feet from corners spray paint a straight line down the short portion of the deck. Measure out the size of your deck in your yard. Step 2 mark off area for deck.
Measure out the space in your yard. The main area of my deck is just a little bigger than a 12 foot by 8 foot rectangle. You don t need a shop full of tools to build a deck.