How to build a new deck where current pavers are?

[ricm]

Hi there,

Any advice on this would be greatly appreciated... We are building a new deck in an area with pavers in the back. We have an uneven area of pavers up against timber sleepers in the garden corner, my question is - what would you advise that we use to put under the decking to make the area level? If we put 'build tuff' as bases and attached the whole frame base to the side sleepers, would this work?  . 

[Dave-1]

Afternoon @ricm 

Nah to the competition lol Im just a fan of the equipment.

When I predrill the holes for the larger screws I drill through both (Usually I adjust the drill bit length to the depth I want and just drill down to the chuck). I I never had an issue when I was framing up my garage doing it this way.

I agree with @MitchellMc. 

Dave

[ricm]

Hi Dave & team!

Just an update and a question... 

So if you look at the pic you'll see I've almost finished the major section of frames. My question is, you see the areas Ive outlined, is there a solution for some kind of more sturdy stand other than the broken up pavers I am using? I'd be worries about these falling apart under feet when the deck boards are down. 

I release I can't use the usual galvanised feet I usually do because these are made to fit specific holes in the framing kits. Is there something else at Bunnings I can pick up?

Thanks in advance.

PS: my back and my arms hurt now! lol

Ric

[MitchellMc]

Hi @ricm,

I recommend you use pedestal feet for those locations. They're adjustable and should work quite well.

Mitchell

[Dave-1]

Afternoon @ricm 

Id also say pedestal feet that @MitchellMc  has suggested.

Dave

[ricm]

Thanks guys! @MitchellMc already bought and possibly the easiest thing to fit in this whole decking saga!