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Default Backyard "Platform"

On Aug 29, 7:32 pm, Wayne Boatwright
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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?

TIA

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Hmm. Interesting question to balance work, cost, and temporariness.

4" isn't too much. Why couldn't you bring in a truckload of sand,
build it up to the right height, and compact it so it's flat, level,
and solid. Then put on a top coat of wood chips or mulch or something
to keep the sun off of it and to keep it from being a big heat sink.

I'd just taper the edges and not use anything around the sides. It
would last okay for a couple of years -- more with minor maintenance.

When you're done, just spread it around your yard or whatever.

You could do the whole think in topsoil, too, but it would cost more.
Sand is cheap.