You don t need a shop full of tools to build a deck.
Diy floating deck plans.
Measure out the space in your yard.
Cap blocks on paver base will support the step section.
Step 2 mark off area for deck.
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.
How to build a floating deck step 1.
How to build a floating deck step 1 determine deck size.
The area where i was laying out the blocks was mostly level.
The main area of my deck is just a little bigger than a 12 foot by 8 foot rectangle.
Step 3 measure and mark.
Build a floating deck step 1.
The 2 inch by 6 inch joists will rest on top of the blocks.
Digging about 6 inches into the ground create holes for the blocks so you.
Framing 1 2 x8 at 12 ptl for that front piece 2 2 x8 at 10 ptl 3 2 x6 at 12 ptl interior joists 2 2 x6 at 10 ptl 2 4 x4 at 4 ptl deck posts 3 joist hangers since i couldn t drill nail from the other side.
Set the four corners for the deck.
This is the line.
Measure out the size of your deck in your yard.
Measuring 2 feet from corners spray paint a straight line down the short portion of the deck.
Use stakes and string to mark off the.
Determine how large you want your floating deck to be.