What is the best way to build a ground level deck?

Answer 1

Using deck blocks. The best place to go to get a list of materials wiould be http://www.freedeckplans.com. Utilizing the deck blocks they give you straightfoward ground level deck planks

Answer 2

Without knowing the size you want or the conditions of the ground, I'd suggest you line out the area in question, squaring it from corner to corner until the measurment is exact. Then using 2 x 6 or 2 x 8 farming and support beams, create the base.
This will not be a ground flush deck, but you should make it at least a normal step height. Yopu can level it with a level and lumber long enough to span width and length, that will decide how long to cut the 4 x 4 supports, or what difference there may be in length from one end/side to another.

To set the framework use 4 x 4 either on pier blocks or buried, to the height you want the deck. Use as many 4 x 4's as are needed for adequate support, besides at any corners. Attach the framework with galvanized bolts and nuts. You can use 4 inch galvanized deck screws as well, especially at the centers of each support beam where the meet the frame. Think of a house under construction and its studs and rafters, and their spacing.

For the deck surface you can use 2 x material or decking lumber, usually 7/8 inch x 6. All lumber should be pressure treated. The deck surface can also be attached with galvanized screws.

That should be it unless you want a railing, benches, or other features.

Rev. Steven

Answer 3

If you intend to stain the deck put in the extra effort now. Stain all six sides of each piece of decking before you lay it. Obviously you will have to stain any cut ends as you go. The reason this is important is because your stain will just continue to peel if you don't seal the bottomside. Moisture from the groud will seep up through the wood to cause peeling on the top layer. It will not matter what kind of stain you use, or what kind of quality, you must seal the underside.

Answer 4

12x12 only 16 inches off the ground and not attached?? Nothing is going to happen, just build it. I am just curious how you are going from a 62" off the ground deck to a 12" one.

Answer 5

first i would check my ground slop for drainage then setting 4in solid concrete pads 12x12 in then string your height required and measure down to pads for 6x6 short posts cut to string height then would build the framing out of either 4x4's or 2x6's and deck it with 2x4's or 5/4 bull nose decking. you can find plans on line do a search for deck plans and you can find a good site

Answer 6

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Answer 7

A concrete slab is going to be your best bet. Even treated lumber in the ground will eventually wrought, concrete will be there as long as you are and it can be in the ground and ground level.

Answer 8

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Answer 9

ground level i would just put in a concret slab. if you want a roof over it then after you put the slab down then use 4 by 4 (treated) for your post.

Answer 10

First get hammer, nails & wood. Start on the ground & build up......