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Simple DIY Stone Deck Instructions

If you're making preparations to build a deck, why shouldn't you make it stand out and be a little bit different than all the other yard structures on your street? How many of your neighbors have raised stone decks? Doubtless not many, but that number is sure to increase quickly when they see how fascinating a stone deck can be and particularly, how easy they are to build; of course, you may want the simple part to stay your small secret.

Building an elevated stone deck is very similar to conventional wood construction, but by adding a few additional steps you can finish up with a stunning deck that's anything but standard.

Elevated Stone Deck Construction Steps

The initial steps of building your stone deck are much the same as constructing a wood deck, but before beginning you need to work out your finished elevation. Most homeowners have an exterior door that will open onto their finished deck and would prefer that their decking material fits under the lip of that door's threshold. If you are concerned about water running from the deck surface into your home, you can drop the head of the deck down a bit and create a little step into your house.

Once you have determined your deck's finished height, you may then subtract the thickness of your stone. Stone thickness may vary so you might want to choose the exact decking materials you plan to use. You can then eliminate out the 1.5 in. thickness of your Silca Grate support squares. Silca Grate is an underlayment decking material that provides a base for your stone surface. The height that you finish up with after these reductions is the finished elevation the top of your deck rafters should be when your structural framing is finished. The primary steps are:

1. Mark and dig the footing holes for your deck support posts

2. Secure the deck ledger board to your home - be certain to flash it correctly to prevent future leaks

3. Momentarily brace your deck support posts in place as you install your edge joists at the correct height

4. Install interior joists - all joists should be at least 2" x 8" lumber and placed on 16 inch centers. Joist crowns should face up

5. Install cross blocking and hangers as required

6. Silca Grates can then be screwed to the pinnacle of the deck joists - Silca Grate joints should be staggered where possible

7. If you intend to use sand between your stones, a Geotextile or landscape blanket can be installed over the Silca Grate

8. Install your stone

9. Rim beams can be covered with aluminium for easy maintenance

10. Set up your table and chairs to have dinner on your new raised stone deck

Decks ought to be built using plans approved by your local jurisdiction and any required inspections should be scheduled and passed prior to moving on to the subsequent phase of construction. Silca Grate can also be used to convert existing wood decks into raised stone decks with some small alterations. You might need to substitute brick or pavers for the stone on your deck, but do not forget to take into account the difference in material heights.

Silca System - new decking materials. Changing the deck building industry. See how this revelotionary product makes it simple to transform a wood deck into a stone deck.

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