Diy Floating Deck Plans

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

Diy floating deck plans.

This is the line. Determine how large you want your floating deck to be. 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. Measure out the size of your deck in your yard.

How to build a floating deck step 1. 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. 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.

Measure out the space in your yard. Measuring 2 feet from corners spray paint a straight line down the short portion of the deck. The plan for this deck is to use paver base and concrete deck blocks for the foundation. How to build a floating deck step 1 determine deck size.

Step 2 mark off area for deck. The 2 inch by 6 inch joists will rest on top of the blocks. This deck will have composite decking with fascia boards around the perimeter to cover the frame and give it a finished look. Build a floating deck step 1.

Set the four corners for the deck. The main area of my deck is just a little bigger than a 12 foot by 8 foot rectangle. Step 3 measure and mark.