Just keep in mind that due to the height of the blocks you ll need to partially bury the blocks into the earth by digging footing holes if you re trying to create a floating deck that hides the deck framing.
Building a pool deck using pier blocks.
Building codes are in place to ensure safety and virtually every state and municipality enforces codes for deck construction.
Now set the pier blocks and posts for the 10 x 18 ft.
The blocks should be spaced to make a 7 x 19 rectangle leaving about 6 inches from each block for deck boards to add another 8 x 20 rectangle.
Concrete pier blocks for decks a deck pier block is in many ways just a simplified version of a precast foundation a foundation type recognized by building codes.
Using a string level or laser level make sure each block is level.
When constructing a deck in an area that receives minor amounts to no frost these piers often serve as suitable deck footings.
The titan deck foot anchor is a fast and easy solution for supporting any light weight structure that is floating or free standing from a house you just screw the auger portion into the ground using a lightweight hand held impact wrench and never experience any kick back.
Or check if corner blocks are level by running a straight board through the divots in corner blocks and checking with a level.
Improperly built decks can shift or collapse injuring people in the process and causing damage to houses and other structures.
Above ground deck piers are precast tapered concrete blocks with a wide base that are intended to rest directly on the ground or a concrete base.
See the next step.
If you hit an obstacle like a rock you can easily reverse the deck foot anchor out and move over a bit.
Why brian used the deck foot anchor instead of deck blocks above ground pool decks pose unique challenges for builders and home owners alike who soon find out that pool decks tend to require a lot more footings.
If you have an above ground pool and you want to build a pool deck around it to get maximum use keep these building solutions in mind.
Also deck blocks will only fit 4 4 posts so if you plan on using 6 6 s you ll have to use an alternate foundation.
According to one estimate about half of the 40 million decks in the united states are not code compliant.
See the process to build a deck using deck blocks.
The 42 piers are arranged in 11 rows spaced 24 in.