Step 3 measure and mark.
Diy floating deck plans.
Measuring 2 feet from corners spray paint a straight line down the short portion of the deck.
Set the four corners for the deck.
How to build a floating deck step 1.
Digging about 6 inches into the ground create holes for the blocks so you.
Measure out the space in your yard.
You don t need a shop full of tools to build a deck.
Build a floating deck step 1.
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.
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.
Use stakes and string to mark off the.
Cap blocks on paver base will support the step section.
Measure out the size of your deck in your yard.
How to build a floating deck step 1 determine deck size.
Determine how large you want your floating deck to be.
This is the line.
Space four interior.
The 2 inch by 6 inch joists will rest on top of the blocks.
The main area of my deck is just a little bigger than a 12 foot by 8 foot rectangle.
The plan for this deck is to use paver base and concrete deck blocks for the foundation.