Raised decks
 

Anyone here have a house that is ground level then have a raised deck?

Please post a photo if you have one I need some ideas!!! :)

Geeees Audry...
 

Seems no one has any decks to post...
Try your library, or the the boxs stores for a good book.
Us Guy's just love browsing the pictures:D

I am starting to build a deck 3-4 feet off the ground coming out from a slider door on a rancher house. As soon as it is done (3-4 weeks) I will post some pictures.

Audry,
I don't know how high you are talking about but there are some deck pics on my web site. It is in my signature.

Min how much in material and time was put into this deck:

http://www.***********************.com/decks/4r.jpg

TX I know this was a very old post but I just saw it. I built this a few years ago and honestly don't remember the figures for the materials. It was built on deck blocks no pilings. If I remember correctly is was 18' so there were 2x6 joists, 1 x 6 tops and standard 4x4 rail posts and 2x2 balusters. It took me 2 and a half days 20 hrs. Thats after having a 30 foot tree removed.

Hi Audery

If door is flush with the ground a patio is normally used which most of the time is cheaper and more functional..

I have never seen a deck that you had to step up to connected to the house that didnt look out of place.

If you like the look of a wooden deck it is normally off the the side of a patio a gazebo would add a nice wooden look to a patio.

Hope that helps