Paver Deck on a Wood Frame

Its true! A paver deck can be installed over a wood frame.

If you are like most people you probably thought deck pavers could only be installed at ground level over 12"-18" of granular stone.

Here is a deck construction project - based on a couple jobs - that show the steps of how to use the Silca System to install stone deck pavers over a traditional wood frame deck. The project draws images from several projects to show.

Not only is framing way cheaper than excavating and laying granular stone, it creates so many elevation possibilities and extends the life of a deck to as long as the framing will last.

Wooded Lot Retreats

A Paver Deck over wood frame

Recently I was speaking with Bill Nezbeth of Silca Systems and my eyes were opened wide when I saw and heard about the possibilities now available for home owners.

I regularly get messages from visitors asking if there is a good way to build a traditional wood deck, or resurface an old deck, using a stone paver surface.

Until now, I wasn't sure what to say. But take a look at these decks in beautiful Arkansas and Oregon.

A Paver Deck in Oregon

They are built from traditional wood joist framining using a strong and durable modular substrate that spans the joist and allows any kind of stone to go over a deck.


The implications were obvious - like a very long lasting deck - as long as the framing will last.

Very low maintenance - on par with a traditional interlocking stones over gravel base.

Endless possibilities of building a deck above grade and maintaining continuity in look and feel from a ground patio deck to the upper levels.

Less costly to build then excavating and building up a deck 2' or 3' above existing grade.


So if you were ever wondering if a paver deck was a possibility on a wood frame, follow the steps of a typical installation and learn more...

Steps to Constructing a Stone Paver Deck Over Wood Frame

Deck framing before pavers Step1: Framing for Stone Paver Deck Placing silca grate over framing Step 2: Prepare For Wood Deck Pavers
Wood stairs with pavers Step 3: Build Wood Paver Stone Stairs Deck stair stone pavers Step 4: Install Silca System Panel to Treads
Pool pavers blending to wood Step 5: Blending with Pool Decking Pavers Paver stone deck over wood Step 6: Finished Decks

If you have a helpful tip you would like to share just contact us. If we publish it we will be sure to credit you and link back to your site.


Back to top of Paver Deck

Titan Wood Post Anchor
Titan Wood Post Anchor

Coolest Deck Contest

See the previous winners:
2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 2008



Planswift

The Innovators Podcast Interviews

Richard speaks with some of the leading minds in the building products industry.

Testimonials - Titan Post Anchor

"Great product, I don't know how I would have done what I wanted to do on the deck any better. It works great, very sturdy. Thanks!"

More...


Get the Free Rockler Catalog
Rockler

Deck Devil Board Straightening Tool Is Now Available! Learn more here.

Check out our new Deck INSIDER Newsletter! Click here to find out more and sign up.