Diy Floating Deck Plans

Determine how large you want your floating deck to be.

Diy floating deck plans.

Cap blocks on paver base will support the step section. 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. The 2 inch by 6 inch joists will rest on top of the blocks.

Measure out the space in your yard. Use stakes and string to mark off the. Step 2 mark off area for deck. The area where i was laying out the blocks was mostly level.

Set the four corners for the deck. Digging about 6 inches into the ground create holes for the blocks so you. How to build a floating deck step 1. Build a floating deck step 1.

This is the line. Space four interior. You don t need a shop full of tools to build a deck. This deck will have composite decking with fascia boards around the perimeter to cover the frame and give it a finished look.

Measuring 2 feet from corners spray paint a straight line down the short portion of the deck. How to build a floating deck step 1 determine deck size. 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.