Raised decks

Audrey · 03-13-2006, 09:30 PM

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!!!

inspectorD · 03-18-2006, 10:02 AM

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

Outbacker · 03-18-2006, 10:31 AM

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.

MinConst · 03-18-2006, 10:36 AM

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.

TxBuilder · 03-28-2006, 06:27 PM

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

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

MinConst · 02-16-2008, 09:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TxBuilder

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.

guyod · 02-17-2008, 10:09 AM

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