Ground Level Decks Forum

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The lower a deck gets to the ground the more challenging it can become to build the supporting structure below. Thankfully there are lots of different ways to accomplish this and even a few differing opinions.

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VP building a free standing deck in Toronto
I'm "stuck" - can someone provide some feedback....

I am planning on building a free standing deck (34' across x 16' deep), with an added gazebo (10'...

Ideas for a Ground level deck
I would like to build a ground level deck using 2 x 6's to achieve a low height without a massive step up, the grade drops aprox 1' in the rear.

I ...

Low Profile Deck Question
I just got stationed in Pensacola and would like to build a low profile deck in our new backyard. My plan is for a 12x12 deck.

I have several questions ...

Tips On Building Deck At Ground Level
As noted in the title line above.... I need whatever help or tips you could provide to build a deck at ground level.

It's actually a 2-level deck. The ...

Ground Cover Under the Deck
We have a large deck we need to fix up on an old house. What kind of ground cover under the deck do you recommend. What should you put under the deck ...

Will Grass Grow Below Deck?
I want to build a 2nd lower tier to my existing deck. This tier will be at ground level.

Do I need to do anything to the existing grass I will be ...

Footings in wet soil
I have a quick question. I live in Minnesota and my backyard borders some swampy backwaters and is thus pretty moist once you start digging. I would like ...

Low Level Free Standing Deck and Precast Cement Piers
I wish to build a low level free-standing deck in the back yard (16ft x 7.5ft). It will be up against the house. The joist will run away from the house ...

Low Profile Deck Footings for Low Level Deck
I am building a low profile deck, have couple of questions about footings to keep the deck low to the grade.

The deck is pressure treated 10'x20'. The ...

Deck Height in Relation to a Slider Door?
I'm wondering how close to the bottom lip of a sliding glass window you can go with the deck? Can you go right underneath or do you have to go a few inches ...

Bamboo deck for Canadian winters?
Have any Canadians build a ground level deck out of bamboo material? If so, how has it stood up to the Canadian winters?

Low Profile Deck Using 2X4 Joists
I want to build a low profile deck at the back of my house but I don't have enough room from the door sill to the ground to use 2X6 joists.

Would 2X4 ...

Stone and Landscape Fabric Under Deck
I am building a deck on my two level house. I put weed blocker material and pea stone under where the future deck will be. Now that I am done I am wondering ...

Removing Grass Under Deck
Is there any requirement to remove the grass under a new wood deck? The deck will be no more than 2 feet off the ground.

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