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Default Backyard "Platform"


"Wayne Boatwright" wrote in message
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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?



I'm not a big fan of doing things twice. You'll be spending money on wood
for something temporary. Is there anyway that you can build something that
you can use now that will eventually be incorporated into the finished yard?