Floating decks on the other hand sit low to the ground and actually appear to float on two or more sides depending on the joist system design.
Building a floating deck on the ground.
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Building a deck is a lot of work and it isn t cheap.
The blocks should be spaced to make a 7 x 19 rectangle leaving about 6 inches from each block for deck boards to add another 8 x 20 rectangle.
While a floating deck might be next to a building it may also be a standalone structure in the middle of your yard.
This type of deck can only be made in areas that do not have a deep winter frost.
But it s best to support the deck on concrete blocks.
Digging about 6 inches into the ground create holes for the blocks so you can adjust raise or lower to make them even.
They don t require ladders or railings less risk of injury.
But it s best to support the deck on concrete blocks.
Trex enhance beach dune deck boards three boards used to cover the top of the old retaining wall and to give the illusion of a step.
Floating decks can be set directly on the ground or preferably a bed of gravel.
In colder climates the ground goes through freeze and thaw cycles which result in surface ground upheaval and movement over time which would ruin all your work in short order.
Floating decks are also called ground level decks because they typically hug the ground.
Generally floating decks are low to the ground and don t require handrails or even staircases.
Set the four corners for the deck.
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They rely on a structural base that s not.
They are sometimes called grade level or freestanding decks because they re built just above the ground level or grade.
Often the posts supporting them are not visible giving the deck its floating appearance.
It s a floating deck which means it simply rests on blocks at ground level and is not anchored deeply in the ground.
This keeps the wood off the ground and away from moisture so the wood stays drier and lasts longer.
Ground level decks also called a floating deck or a platform deck are decks that are close to the ground.
In the steps outlined in this diy floating deck example we reference a deck situated on concrete blocks which raises the deck for ventilation.