Ground level deck cost

datambo · Oct 03, 2017 9:24 pm

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Hi,

Our floor plan attched. With proposed ground level deck/boardwalk in red.

Im not very good at math. 🙈
Ive done a quick calculation - i think this roughly 45m2 (yes??? No???)

Ive had a quick read of other threads to get a rough estimate.
And the prices seem wildly different.

I dont think id want marbeua, if that helps - ive heard its not great quality.

Probably just a treated pine with a dark stain ("black china") to match other wood features.

How much should i expect to pay.

StructuralBIMGuy · Oct 04, 2017 10:21 am

Do you plan on dropping the footings or underpinning the entire front?
Have you explored the Engineering/Construction Details & costs..please do so beforehand..Goodluck

Joker · Nov 12, 2017 6:19 pm

StructuralBIMGuy

Do you plan on dropping the footings or underpinning the entire front?
Have you explored the Engineering/Construction Details & costs..please do so beforehand..Goodluck

I would avoid treated pine, very soft and won't last as long, merbau much harder and long lasting, yes their is various quality out there, even better is spotted gum, long lasting and much less tanin bleeding.

Joker · Nov 12, 2017 6:20 pm

Joker

StructuralBIMGuy

Do you plan on dropping the footings or underpinning the entire front?
Have you explored the Engineering/Construction Details & costs..please do so beforehand..Goodluck

I would avoid treated pine, very soft and won't last as long, merbau much harder and long lasting, yes their is various quality out there, even better is spotted gum, long lasting and much less tanin bleeding.

Apologies structural bimguy, accidentally quoted you.

First_Timer_Ray · Nov 21, 2017 9:26 am

We found with council permits, digging posts, bearers, etc. it was easier and cheaper for us to lay a concrete slab and build a deck on top - no council permits required (at least for our council anyway). We used treated pine with no issues. This deck was at the front of our house so had all foot traffic of visitors entering and exiting the house for 6 years until we sold. We ran joists from the house out to the edge of the concrete (to obtain the right height) which were dynabolted into the concrete, then laid the decking boards across it.
Just research all options and workout what is best for you.

StructuralBIMGuy · Nov 21, 2017 7:58 pm

Hi First_Timer_Ray You can bolt the battens or bearers to the concrete slab
but be mindful if water ponds or pools beneath the battens may eventually rot