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How to build a low-level deck on concrete and gravel?
I am planning a DIY deck for area 4300mm (3500mm concrete + 800mm pebbles) * 3800mm (2800mm concrete + 1000mm pebbles) and height is about 155mm. Apologies for bad photo and edits.
I have also made decking timber frame blue prints on draw.io.
I need advices on below:
1. How should i lift the whole frame for a height of 46 mm?
2. what should i use for the pebbles to hold the frame (concrete post or just concrete pavers)?
3. would love to get feedback on timber frame blueprints
Thanks in advance for the comments.
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Re: How to build a low-level deck on concrete and gravel?
Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community and thanks for sharing this exciting project with us @nikhilgoyal2010.
Apologies for slow reply. We're missing one of our resident Bunnings D.I.Y. experts at the moment as Mitch is taking a well-earned break. I'm sure the ever-helpful @EricL will be happy to assist as soon as possible, as well as other members that have built popular low-level decks like @jase2, @siran, @Jitesh and @Backyardtradie.
In the meantime, hope you can check out the guide How to build a low-level deck by @Adam_W and get some helpful tips.
Jason
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Re: How to build a low-level deck on concrete and gravel?
Hello @nikhilgoyal2010
My apologies for the late reply. If you have a usable gap of 46mm, I suggest having a look at the Builders Edge 35 - 60mm Smallfoot Pedestal Feet or Dunnings 60 x 100 x 35mm M10 Galvanised Angle Bracket or similar. Generally, the frame is assembled and mounted one joist at a time. However, building the frame and then lifting it will require you to use wood or brick spacers so that you can position the pedestal feet in place. Between the two I recommend building it one by one.
For the pebbled area, I recommend using 40mm concrete pavers for ease of installation in combination with plastic packers to make up for the difference.
Your decking plan looks very well planned out. I also suggest having a look at this featured project - Low-level composite deck over concrete and soil by @oninpena . It's an excellent example of how you can use angled brackets in combination with the foot pedestals. This would also be a good time to consider if you want a picture frame.
If you have any other questions we can help with, please let us know.
Eric
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