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Posted by Wayne Boatwright on August 29, 2008, 11:07 pm
On Fri 29 Aug 2008 07:21:23p, Pete C. told us...
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> Wayne Boatwright wrote:
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>> On Fri 29 Aug 2008 04:36:07p, Pete C. told us...
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>> >
>> > Wayne Boatwright wrote:
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>> >> Our relatively new yard is in transition and we currently have no
>> >> patio or deck. I would like to assemble something semi-permanent
>> >> that would be easy to do, as well as easy to disassemble when we
>> >> upgrade to an outdoor "room".
>> >>
>> >> My idea was to use 2"x6"x12' pressure treated lumber laid flat at
>> >> intervals directly on the ground and anchor them to the soil with
>> >> either rebar or stakes to prevent movement. These boards would be
>> >> leveled and with a slight pitch for any water runoff. Then
>> >> construct the platform floor across these boards also using
>> >> 2"x6"x12' pressure-treated boards, attaching them with either
>> >> galvanized or stainless steel screws.
>> >>
>> >> We live in the desert, so there's no concern about ground movement
>> >> due to winter heaving or damage from excessive moisture.
>> >>
>> >> This would give us a 12' x 12' platform roughly 4" above the ground,
>> >> where we would place our grill and umbrella table and chairs.
>> >>
>> >> Does this sound feasible?
>> >
>> > Feasible, but expensive. I'd go with large square (18"+) concrete
>> > pavers with a minimal layer of sand for leveling. When you're through
>> > with them they can simply be stacked in a corner, or sold on
>> > Craigslist or similar since they will not degrade.
>> >
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>> The pavers are seldom over 2" thick and I really do want about 4"
>> height to avoid the feeling of "sitting right on the ground". The
>> pavers also absorb and radiate heat far more than wood, which is a
>> *big* issue in our area It's not a bad idea, for the very reasons you
>> mentioned, but wouldn't really give me what I want. I haven't priced
>> anything out yet, so perhaps that should be my first step.
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>> Thanks for your input, Pete.
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> Having spent some time barefoot on a raised wooden deck (grayed PT) as
> well as normal gray-white concrete in Houston recently when it was 110
> out, I can assure you there isn't much difference in heat absorption and
> radiation.
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> If you want the height, Lay a perimeter ring of the pavers, then fill
> inside with the leveling sand tamped and leveled, and then place the
> top layer. You get your 4" height, using only a few more pavers and a
> little more sand.
>
I'll be sure to give this some more thought before making a decision.
Thanks!
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Wayne Boatwright
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