Building a floating deck

Ground-level decks that are floating (not attached to a structure) are easier to build and cost less than standard deck construction. Here’s what you need to know before you begin.

Now that you’ve planned your floating deck and laid out the building area, it’s time to frame the deck. Part two of our How to Build a Floating Deck series shows you how to cut the framing pieces and build the deck frame. Once the frame is complete, you’ll move on to installing the decking.

A deck in any backyard looks fantastic and gives a great gathering place for your family. Did you know you can build a floating deck without it being attached to a house? Here I will show you how to build a simple detached deck that you can build anywhere. #twofeetfirst

I'm sharing free plans on how to build a floating deck! Check it out here!

My easy and budget friendly DIY floating deck that cost less than $500 and was put together during naptime. my frugal lifestyle got me a 12'x22' deck In 48h

A ground-level deck can be built from 2×6 if the span is less than 9’0″ (2.73m), using ground contact treated lumber. Under a 2×6 deck, the ground will need to be covered to prevent weed growth through the decking on such a low deck. The decking needs to be designed for ground contact or sufficiently raised off the ground to prevent rot.

How to plan and lay out a DIY floating deck. Includes my initial plan, accounting for a sloping yard, deck blocks, foundation options, ground contact lumber info, and more.

Build a Floating Deck: Here is how I built a deck in my backyard. It's a "floating deck," which means it simply rests on blocks at ground level, and is not anchored deeply in the ground. This type of deck can only be made in areas that do not have a deep winter frost. In…

A simplified steps on how to build a floating deck close to the ground for your backyard oasis. A floating deck is a platform that is not attached to any struct…

Using TuffBlocks as a foundation makes building a floating deck super easy.

Build a Floating Deck with this step-by-step easy method. Enjoy your wood deck for years and years. #diyfloatingdeck #deckbuilding #kippiathome

Learn how to build a floating wood deck in your own yard this summer #woodworking #woodworkingprojects #diy #diyhome #backyard #backyardgoals #patiomakeover

I have built many decks over the years. Ranging from a couple of hundred bucks to over thirty thousand. I have even seen decks that would compete with your house budget to build. But if you are looking for an economical deck. Something to enhance the backyard, to set a few chairs on without breaking

Shop TuffBlocks here:https://bit.ly/3m7Qg78In this video we show you how to build a floating deck from start to finish using TuffBlocks, and how you can over...

We made a full length video tutorial showing you how to build a floating ground deck on a sloping yard using TuffBlocks. Check it out so you can learn to do it yourself!

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Thinking about building a floating deck? It's really easy and something you can definitely do yourself. Chris and I built our 10’ x 12' floating deck in two days a few years ago on a beautiful June weekend. In case you're thinking of building your own floating deck I've put together all the details on

We've got a new shed series for you starting this week! In this video I'm showing you how to build a floating deck in your backyard. Stay tuned for the serie...