Front yard transformation

EuroKiwi

From lawn to an entertainers paradise large deck

A massive undertaking we decided to turn our mundane front yard into a 7 by 9m low deck with full length steps up to the house. Amazing for entertaining in the summer!

Materials

Decking timber 

Timber Piles

Bearers

Joists

Nails

Concrete

Decking Screws

Tools

Spade

Hammer

Hammer Drill

Drop Saw

Steps

Step 1

Measure out the area and distance between holes. Dig holes and put in piles, making sure they are straight a level. Fill with concrete and leave to harden - best done when no rain forecast.

Cut and secure bearers to the piles 

Step 2

Secure Joists to bearers - 400mm spaces between joists

Step 3

Measure length, depth and height for steps. Build framing for each step and secure to joists.

once all framing for steps is completed, secure decking timber to joists - butt timber ends together.

EricL

Hi @EuroKiwi 

Thank you for sharing this low-level deck project. It's absolutely amazing the deck has made the entrance way so much more appealing. 

Eric