I’m wanting to put in a ground level deck that will have 2 sides running next to a lawn area. Is there anything I should do to prevent long term damage to the deck from contact with soil? Thanks
happychappy50,
May 20, 6:14am
Run a row of bricks or concrete blocks beside,that should give you a physical barrier enough to protect the deck
krames,
May 20, 7:25pm
h4
stevo2,
May 20, 7:39pm
Heres one we built on a new build home for a client. Concrete path 200mm under with drainage into stormwater. H4 200x50 sides and NZ redwood decking screwed down with s/s bugle head batten screws. https://trademe.tmcdn.co.nz/photoserver/full/794935584.jpg
borolad,
May 21, 7:05am
Stevo2 looks awesome . Was thinking of conctreting in row of bricks but seeing yours would like to just run a piece of timber along grass border . What size timber did you use and I presume H4 would be the type to go for?
stevo2,
May 21, 3:44pm
H4 200x50 border. Sawcuts to bend it. Top bevelled off to make it look like 25mm edging.
lythande1,
May 21, 6:14pm
I wouldn't. I'd just pave the area.
zak410,
May 21, 7:45pm
Nice work ! Did you Metalex or otherwise sealed the end grain on the decking ?
stevo2,
May 22, 3:38am
The decking was NZ Redwood. I think we sealed it with a coat of clear Metallex but cant remember
amasser,
May 22, 3:52am
Last longer and no maintenance.
hazelnut2,
Nov 8, 1:14pm
Paving is good, but make solid concrete borders around the area so it won't slide sideways!
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