Browse Forums Outdoor Living 1 Jan 04, 2010 2:29 pm Hi everyone, We're currently in the process of designing our new house, lowset on concrete slab, and are planning on decking our outdoor living area which will be under the roof of the house. My question is, would we be better off building the deck over a slab or using posts, bearers joists without a slab underneath? Pros and cons of each? Tips and tricks? Thanks in advance. Re: Timber deck in new house 2Jan 04, 2010 2:43 pm Hi, r u doing it by yourself ???........... For my home I am planning to do it by myself... My problem is the clearence for my deck is very low - 20cm. We need atleast 60cm for the timbet decking for good air flow. Low decking are also there but i belive they are not on post, could be over slab. So i think it depends on the clearence from the ground. Any help from anyone will be appreciated ..? Thanks.. Engineering timber is certainly a less fuss option, times cheaper to supply and install and better withstands humidity. 1 11480 Surrey Hills, Vic 3127 Garage is being built with metal, 3m distance away from my cover deck. It is parallel to my cover deck, living room, family room and kitchen,… 0 7016 I've just built 3 stairs off a landing out the back and been told by the private certifier I need hand rails sorry tried to attach a pic but couldn't mine don't have sides… 5 4101 |