You set those in 4′ grid pattern and supposedly even in frost heave territory i should be ok (i am in ma).

Floating deck concrete blocks. Bag of gravel runs about $4.60 apiece. And yes if you do choose to use 2x6s you would have to carefully set that deck block a bit lower into the. Building a floating deck involves working with heavy, unwieldy materials.

For a 10x8ft floating deck,. As the name implies, the first option on our list simply involves something that rests on blocks at ground level without. I saw them in person last.

Deck blocks are precast concrete blocks used to hold up beams for supporting structures, especially floating decks. If the ground is sloped, remove top soil from directly. Since most diy floating decks rest on low concrete blocks, traditional steps are usually not.

Materials are quite cheap for this method. Placing and repositioning the deck frame. Floating deck plans & ideas.

Note that i placed parentheses around “steps”. The quick answer is yes you can use 2x4s with deck blocks to support your decking. 1.1 deck blocks are better for decks around tree roots.

Prepare the area for the floating deck. To use it, load a special gun nail and a. 1.2 deck blocks are a good for ground level decks.