Building a deck on the ground

How to build a DIY floating deck (aka ground level deck) that is on a slope and partially over concrete - SO MUCH covered in what you need to know! The foundation and framing are the most important part: ground contact lumber, how to deal with a sloping yard, how to drill through concrete, how to keep water out and prevent wood rot, and so much more. #diy #deck #floatingdeck #groundlevel #construction #woodworking #outdoor #build #deckdesign #groundleveldeck #foundation #framing…

The latest building codes require decks supported by a house to be built with a “positive attachment” to resist lateral loads

Every homeowner dreams of transforming their yard into the perfect outdoor oasis, and building a deck is atop item on that list. To many, this seems like a complicated project, and rightfully so, but a

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The smaller the deck joists, the lower the deck can be to the ground. Also, the smaller the joists, the less the deck will cost. Which raises the question, can 2x6 be used for deck joists? Or are 2x6s to small for deck joists? You can use 2x6 as deck joists if the deck is

How to build a raised deck for beginners with no prior experience. Step-by-step guide on how to build a composite deck.

If you're thinking of building your own floating deck I've put together a step by step tutorial on how we built ours in one weekend.

<p><em>This Old House</em> general contractor Tom Silva's method for constructing a handsome on-grade deck.</p>

How to build an "instant" floating deck using concrete deck blocks! The deck block pier system takes the hardest part out of building a deck.