How To Build A Small Deck
Ive wondered how to build a deck for years.
How to build a small deck. To build a deck start by. The first thing I did was to bring in some gravel that I placed all around the area where I wanted the deck and I made sure I had extra to pack down the posts in the holes. With a small deck less is more.
They dont need to be level with each other but should be level with the ground so shovel the ground as needed. Make a mark on the house for each end of the 20-foot deck. Keeping the design simple is a good idea for a small deck.
Cut the deck boards to this length. Secure each end of the deck board with an 8d finish nail. Placing concrete deck blocks about every 3-5.
Transfer these marks to ground level on the house using a masons level and draw a line between the upper mark and the ground level mark. Post hole diggers. Due to low clearances at the worst point on the house line i only have 90mm from top of concrete to the existing floor level where the entry door is.
You can also add hanging planters or boxes on your railing if youre really tight on space. Take note from this porch at Durham House which features two stunning rattan chairs and a few plants. If you build your deck onto the house youll want to know where the rim joists and wall studs are located so you can secure.
We decided on a square size of 88 feet but the width of our house was a bit smaller than 8 feet so the deck. Hi I am looking to build a low level deck on existing concrete. Hammer in a small wood stake directly below each house mark as close as possible to the house.