Diy Floating Deck Plans

The 2 inch by 6 inch joists will rest on top of the blocks.

Diy floating deck plans.

Determine how large you want your floating deck to be. Measure out the space in your yard. Build a floating deck step 1. Step 2 mark off area for deck.

Step 3 measure and mark. Space four interior. You don t need a shop full of tools to build a deck. Measuring 2 feet from corners spray paint a straight line down the short portion of the deck.

This deck will have composite decking with fascia boards around the perimeter to cover the frame and give it a finished look. The main area of my deck is just a little bigger than a 12 foot by 8 foot rectangle. Measure out the size of your deck in your yard. The plan for this deck is to use paver base and concrete deck blocks for the foundation.

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. How to build a floating deck step 1. Cap blocks on paver base will support the step section. Digging about 6 inches into the ground create holes for the blocks so you.

How to build a floating deck step 1 determine deck size. 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. The area where i was laying out the blocks was mostly level.