How To Build A Floating Deck Easy
This is an EASY DIY do it yourself floating composite vinyl deck install.
How to build a floating deck easy. Cap blocks on paver base will support the step section. Excavate the area for the floating deck then using a laser level move dirt until ground is level. Install the remaining deck boards using the same techniques spacing them evenly.
Building a floating deck is very easy to make. Drill - to drill holes so a set of wood drill bits is required. Here are the steps to building the first type of floating deck which is made with blocks as the foundation.
If you want to build onto your deck a floating dock is an easy way to do it. Step 1 Set and Level Four Corners of Blocking Set the four corners for the deck. We used 2x4s to cover it just because they were cheaper but generally one would use 54 x 6s.
Unlike decks and patios that are attached to your house a floating deck can even be built by those who arent too skilled. I know that building a deck on your patio or backyard can be a very intimidating project to tackle but Ill show you on this video that with a little patience and time you can concur this floating deck project. High recommendation would be an electric screwdriver.
Alright lets jump into actually building your floating dock. Within a weekend you could have another eight feet added to your current dock. A ground-level floating deck or detached deck is a great way to add entertaining space to your backyard.
Install the next deck board with two screws in each standard joist spacing the two deck boards by about 18 inch apart. After finishing the big floating deck we cant help building another smaller one next to it. The 2-inch-by-6-inch joists will rest on top of the blocks.