Browse Forums Outdoor Living Re: Deck subframe options for very low height 2Aug 07, 2022 9:56 pm I know people are really attached to timber decks but I would always go for tiles/pavers here, it will be a similar price at last forever. Timber will look good for 12 months before the maintenance starts and if you drop anything between the boards it is a problem. You could use FC packers if you stick with the timber 90x45 flat. Might only need to fix at every 2nd one which saves on the labour. Good luck. Re: Deck subframe options for very low height 3Aug 08, 2023 8:13 pm I found this guy on youtube. He had a great idea for low decking option. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_bcaSJy8bs Re: Deck subframe options for very low height 4Aug 08, 2023 10:27 pm scottydont85 I found this guy on youtube. He had a great idea for low decking option. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_bcaSJy8bs That is indeed the way to do it. I've done the same several times. In the video he has a sloping concrete slab so any moisture that gets in under the decking can run out. If your concrete slab is flat with no fall any moisture will tend to sit under the deck and can cause issues with elevated moisture levels which can cause problems with the decking boards. If you are using timber decking boards I'd fully oil all sides of your deck before fixing it, or choose a composite decking. Accessible Carpentry & Cabinets accessiblecarpentry@gmail.com accessiblecarpentry.com.au https://www.facebook.com/pages/Accessible-Carpentry-Cabinets/583314911709039 Re: Deck subframe options for very low height 5Aug 09, 2023 7:51 am scottydont85 I found this guy on youtube. He had a great idea for low decking option. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_bcaSJy8bs This guys other videos are great too. Shame his shtick is bad dad jokes. But one or two during a 10 min video is tolerable. Good communicator Those span tables can be pushed a little for a low deck if you dont mind a little flex. Last deck I did, I pushed it a little and it was still rock solid - no noticeable… 6 14511 DIY, Home Maintenance & Repair Thanks. I was thinking of using either Extreme Joist or LOWDECK timbers for joists. Any idea what sets them apart and which… 2 13593 Hi - thanks for your reply. Yes I think 'Ill go for whitish with very speckly bits rather than pure white something like this. PS was actually 2008 I built the… 2 12435 |