Or enjoying some quiet time sipping coffee on your deck then perhaps it s time to think about building a ground level deck.
Timber deck on ground construction.
When there is low air circulation.
When the deck is less than 6 inches above grade.
Create a place to entertain or simply relax.
When leaf litter soil.
This is certainly more so for ground level decks which may be in close or direct contact with an abundant source of.
Moisture is the main concern when building any structure using timber.
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But in 2016 the american wood protection association awpa changed its standard to recommend ground contact treated lumber instead of above ground treated lumber in a number of circumstances several of which apply to grade level decks.
As you can easily notice building a deck on the ground is easy if you lay out the structure properly level the beams with a spirit level and use quality materials.
It can also be a demanding job so carefully plan the amount of decking you ll need and enlist any helping hands that you can.
Ground hugging decks do not require as much support for joists and so the frame design and structure may be simplified saving on materials labour and time.
We ll also give you ideas for furnishing and decorating your new deck.
This guide covers how to build a ground level platform as well as a single story raised deck.
When decks are less than 30 above grade they re usually easier to build for three reasons.
Ground level decks also called a floating deck or a platform deck are decks that are close to the ground.