Deck on ground level

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the ground level deck is being built with a wooden barrel on it and grass in front

I have built many decks over the years. Ranging from a couple of hundred bucks to over thirty thousand. I have even seen decks that would compete with your house budget to build. But if you are looking for an economical deck. Something to enhance the backyard, to set a few chairs on without breaking

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a patio with chairs, table and an umbrella

Have you dreamed of entertaining guests outdoors? Or enjoying some quiet time, sipping coffee on your deck Then perhaps it’s time to think about building a ground level deck. Ground level decks (also called a floating deck or a platform deck) are...

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the deck is being built and ready to be installed

Over the last year or so we have started making some major improvements in our backyard space. For years, we had always thought about adding a fence, but with no pets or kids to wrangle we would ultimately decide to bypass the added expense. However, when Sami was about 1 1/2 years old, it became very clear that we absolutely needed a fence to keep him contained. The fence was definitely worth the splurge, but we quickly realized that we also needed to address our patio situation. The small…

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a wooden deck with the words tips for a low ground level deck on top of it

A ground-level deck can be built from 2×4 if the span is less than 5’8″ (1.72m), using ground contact treated lumber. Under a 2×4 deck, the ground will need to be covered to prevent weed growth through the decking on such a low deck. The decking needs to be designed for ground contact or sufficiently raised off the ground to prevent rot.

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wooden steps with text that says can you use 2x6s for deck joists?

A ground-level deck can be built from 2×6 if the span is less than 9’0″ (2.73m), using ground contact treated lumber. Under a 2×6 deck, the ground will need to be covered to prevent weed growth through the decking on such a low deck. The decking needs to be designed for ground contact or sufficiently raised off the ground to prevent rot.

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a piece of wood that is sitting in the grass

Building a deck on your own will take time and planning, but can save you money in the end. We partnered with Evision Decking to bring you along on our process of building a deck on a budget! We had never built a deck before and decided to research the process and materials to use,

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a wooden deck with chairs and an umbrella

Starting a project at home can sometimes feel overwhelming, especially when it comes to building something like a deck. I remember the first time I decided to take on such a project by myself. I was looking for ways to save money but still wanted a space that felt cozy and welcoming. That's when I stumbled upon the idea of using pallets. It was a game-changer for me. Pallets are not only affordable, but they're also fairly easy to work with, which was perfect for me since I didn't have a lot…

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a wooden deck in front of a house

Heritage Design - The Deck and Fence Store is Kitchener Waterloo's leading fence and deck company. Installing fencing and decks in the area for over 30 years. Residing in Wilmot, trust Heritage Design for your decking and fencing needs.

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