Low Timber Deck - LEss than 250mm

[swazee]

Hi guys

If I intend to build a low deck which slopes from 250mm down to 160mm, what would be the most economical and if there is such a thing, the 'correct way'. Most forum topics I have seen are either on top of a concrete slap or a full on higher deck.

The deck will be 3.7m x 5.8m.

Not sure which way to go.

Thanks for the help.

Pat

[OBBob]

Wow ... the deck questions are getting lower and lower recently. Next somone is going to ask if they can sink their deck in the ground and add a bildge pump!! :)

The issue you will have is the approval because they generally want 400mm from ground to the bearer, which you can't achieve. It's mainly termite and airflow related, so I guess you need to look at some of the steel solutions that are around thees days. Check the BHP website.

[TassieKiwi]

Concrete. 75mm slab in centre, thicken the edges to 250mm, add colour if you wish, cut big squares say 500mm the next morinig - viola!

[silentC]

Pavers.

[celeste]

Hi swazee

Low decks are all the rage with landscapers. called walkways? Awonder if changing the name cots out the council regulations on decks?:?

Go and have a look on the backyard blitz site - they have a few with instructions - also they have instruction for one made from sleepers.

Celeste