Step 1 set and level four corners of blocking set the four corners for the deck.
Building a floating deck on concrete.
Ft but expect a weekend or two of hard labor.
Floating decks can be set directly on the ground or preferably a bed of gravel.
By building a floating deck made with capped composite decking materials you can swiftly transform a drab or dated concrete slab into a captivating living oasis for you and your guests.
A concrete slab provides a firm stable base for pavers.
The required depth of your footing is determined by your local code.
If you are connecting the deck to the house you will more than likely need to pour concrete footings that will extend beyond the frost line to prevent the deck from heaving up with a frost.
Cover the patio with a thin layer of sand lay pavers over it and the results look like a standard paver patio.
It s a floating deck which means it simply rests on blocks at ground level and is not anchored deeply in the ground.
My frugal lifestyle got me a 12 x22 deck in 48h.
It s a fairly simple project and the cost is reasonable 3 to 6 per sq.
Building a floating deck over concrete is one of the best ways to expand your living space while enhancing your property s aesthetic appeal.
While you can build one on concrete pavers or over an existing level patio perhaps the soundest way to support a floating deck is with pre made concrete deck blocks that have notched tops designed.
One note when you mention getting the concrete and deck perfectly level it would be better for drainage to have it slope 1 4 per foot.
Prevents pooling and more importantly.
But it s best to support the deck on concrete blocks.
My easy and budget friendly diy floating deck that cost less than 500 and was put together during naptime.