Measuring 2 feet from corners spray paint a straight line down the short portion of the deck.
Diy floating deck plans.
Step 3 measure and mark.
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.
You don t need a shop full of tools to build a deck.
This is the line.
Cap blocks on paver base will support the step section.
Measure out the space in your yard.
This deck will have composite decking with fascia boards around the perimeter to cover the frame and give it a finished look.
How to build a floating deck step 1.
Use stakes and string to mark off the.
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 main area of my deck is just a little bigger than a 12 foot by 8 foot rectangle.
Space four interior.
Determine how large you want your floating deck to be.
Set the four corners for the deck.
Measure out the size of your deck in your yard.
The 2 inch by 6 inch joists will rest on top of the blocks.
The area where i was laying out the blocks was mostly level.
The plan for this deck is to use paver base and concrete deck blocks for the foundation.