How to build a low-level deck?

[yeahboo]

Hello everyone,

I'm trying to build a deck in our alfresco. At this point, it's still on the planning stage. I've seen a few posts here and there on this forum and would very much appreciate some further inputs to more experienced people than me. 

My background: I work in the IT industry and "hardware" isn't really my thing lol. Anyway, I've built a few benches, and tables (nothing fancy) but not really built anything as big as an outdoor deck.

Project Alfresco: We have a small alfresco that my wife insists should have a deck. I agree, and I want to build it myself. Here's some bit of a challenge. The brick height is low, and also, "not even" from the side near the wall (corner of the doorway), it's around 130mm slopes down to 125mm the other side. Also, what would look good:(1) building the deck only on the slab of the alfresco, or (2) including the one outside as well?

Should I build a deck to included the ones outside the Alfresco slab?height is 130mm from the left sloping down to 125mm to the right

Need suggestions on best way to build it, should I use this? https://www.bunnings.com.au/tuffblock-300-x-300-x-90mm-instant-foundation-system-deck-support_p24103... shour I do something else? Open to any suggestions at this point since this is my first build.

thank you.

[MitchellMc]

Hi @yeahboo,

That's fine, just cut a notch out of the board. It appears well supported with the joist underneath, despite removing a section of the board. You could use a jigsaw to remove the section, or just a simple hand saw.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Mitchell

[Dave-1]

Afternoon, well good Evening @yeahboo 

I was more thinking of showing the supports I had attached to the post I didnt screw the boards to these supports as there is a bit of flex in high winds so really just wanted to show how you could support around the post.

Dave