You’ll use concrete deck blocks as the foundation. Plot out where each block will go according to your design. For our deck, we’ll place blocks near the ends of each joist and a few under a center beam for support. Ensure the blocks are level by adjusting the ground beneath with a ...
In either case, there’s a notch on top that fits a 2x- joist or 4×4 post. Since the floating deck will sit on or partially hover over the ground, I am putting them in for extra support. Where they are too high to sit on the ground, I’m digging them down partially into the ...
I began by cutting and building the outer frame. I could have started with the deck blocks and supports and laid it all out, but for whatever reason, this way just seemed to make more sense to me. For the outer frame, I pre-drilled each hole and used exterior screws. Don’t waste ...
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