Diy Floating Deck Plans

Cap blocks on paver base will support the step section.

Diy floating deck plans. Step 2 mark off area for deck. The area where i was laying out the blocks was mostly level. Space four interior. The 2 inch by 6 inch joists will rest on top of the blocks.

Digging about 6 inches into the ground create holes for the blocks so you. You don t need a shop full of tools to build a deck. How to build a floating deck step 1 determine deck size. Determine how large you want your floating deck to be.

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 plan for this deck is to use paver base and concrete deck blocks for the foundation. Measure out the space in your yard. Use stakes and string to mark off the.

The main area of my deck is just a little bigger than a 12 foot by 8 foot rectangle. Measuring 2 feet from corners spray paint a straight line down the short portion of the deck. This is the line. Measure out the size of your deck in your yard.

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. How to build a floating deck step 1. Set the four corners for the deck.