Ground level deck

The finished deck must be at least two brick courses below damp course level.

A ground level deck consists of a frame constructed of 150 x 47mm joist timbers which can be fixed using galvanised nails and, if required, one or a combination of metal angles, offcuts of 100 x 100mm timber and joist hangers.

We recommend that joists are fixed at 400mm centres for maximum support (fig 2).

The area should be prepared as previously detailed.
Position concrete paving slabs (minimum 600 x 600 x 50mm) for added support and stability.
With detailed planning and extra cutting more adventurous designs can be created.