How to build a low-level deck?

[IronStan001]

I have an alfresco area which I'd like to deck.  The joists (Green lines) will most probably fix straight into the concrete and ideally, I'd like to go 1500mm beyond the concrete (Red line).  I have a storm water pipe (White line) about 800mm out from the concrete.  800mm out from the concrete, the ground is at its lowest point, which is about 200mm lower than the alfresco.  With regards to the footings and bearers, what are my options?

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[IronStan001]

So just a clean and scrub is enough?  I wouldn't need any sanding?

Would I do 1 coat?  Or stick with 2?

I do know when I oiled it the first time, I might have stretched how far I got out of the tin.  So the 2nd coat might not have been as generous as what I wanted.

[JacobZ]

Hi @IronStan001,

Just a scrub and clean are fine. There is nothing that indicates you need to sand your deck.

1 coat should be enough. You can always add another later if you need more.

Once you've applied your maintenance coat, don't forget to upload some photos. It would be great to see the results.

Jacob

[IronStan001]

One coat on top without being to stingy on the application it is. 👍