8 build a deck around your above ground swimming pool 9 wooden pallets only floating decks can be stunning 10 build a small sanctuary under a legendary tree 11 salvaged wood can build the entire deck and furniture 12 raise your floating deck on cinder blocks 13 take advantage of the tree s shadow with a stunning deck.
Ground level floating deck ideas.
As an independent structure a floating deck has a few advantages over an attached deck.
Consider ground level deck ventilation.
With a helper and all the materials ready to go first thing in the morning you can have a completed ground level deck before sundown.
Floating deck simple design goes together fast.
At first we wanted to cover the entire leveled area wood and everything but after taking measurements and trying to keep the cost down we decided to go with a 16 x 16 ft.
The simplicity of this ground level deck or floating deck makes it fast to build.
Here is how i built a deck in my backyard it s a floating deck which means it simply rests on blocks at ground level and is not anchored deeply in the ground.
While a floating deck might be next to a building it may also be a standalone structure in the middle of your yard.
Build a floating deck.
A floating deck also called a free standing deck is simply a deck that s not attached to any structure including of course your house.
After that you can decorate it by painting natural wood and make it more beautiful and charming for ground level deck ideas.
If you add a step to your ground level deck.
It majestically extends from the grass resulting in zero ground interference yet still creating a tranquil space with spectacular views.
The ground under a platform deck will get wet.
To understand how to build a floating deck here are a few basics.
That way your deck will last longer.
Make sure you build your deck high enough for ventilation so the ground can dry out.
Timber ground level deck.
The floating level deck can be your inspiration to make it more useful you just have to make the deck with wood material.
A floating ground level deck is a sustainable solution for those dealing with uneven ground.
Our simple plan was to build a floating deck right there on the square leveled area adding a privacy screen on one side and railings on the most elevated parts.