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Building A Deck Flush To The Ground
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06-14-2007, 07:57 PM
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Building A Deck Flush To The Ground
I've never built a deck so close to the ground that it didn't need footings and support posts. Now if one was to build a deck so that the decking is just a step above grade (7"), how would you do it? would you still need concrete footings, or could you dig railroad tie sleepers over crushed stone for your support?
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06-14-2007, 08:46 PM
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Re: Building A Deck Flush To The Ground
Concrete "grade beams" w/ pt 2x4 sleepers, then joists.
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06-15-2007, 01:27 AM
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Re: Building A Deck Flush To The GroundQuote:
Heavy duty landscape fabric under entire deck with holes cut out for top of concrete blocks 4x4 beams, 2x4 joists, no span greater than 4', blocking over beams 2x decking will round you out at just over 8" above grade, 5/4 composite would be slightly lower... This was a little ground level Timber Tech deck I put together that way. Mac |
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06-15-2007, 04:30 AM
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Re: Building A Deck Flush To The Ground
Something to think about from my perspective. Design as much ventilation as you can into the structure. These types of decks so close to grade do not last long (especially cedar). Finishes do not hold up and they are always mold covered. A compsoite might be best. ::cringe::
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06-15-2007, 10:08 AM
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Re: Building A Deck Flush To The Ground
Good location for a brick or flagstone patio instead of a deck.
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06-15-2007, 01:34 PM
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Re: Building A Deck Flush To The Ground
All good responses. Thanks. Looks nice Mac. I like the corner. Looks like a nice spot for a water feature.
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06-15-2007, 07:38 PM
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Trade: Porch and Deck Builder
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Re: Building A Deck Flush To The Ground
Is frost heave not an issue with low level decks?
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