On Fri, 29 Aug 2008 23:32:23 GMT, Wayne Boatwright
wrote:

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.

What about using those DekBlock concrete piers? We used those for our
deck, and they worked great. You could do your wood frame floor very
easily on these, with 2x6 joists and 5/4 planks. Ours has held up
very well after 5 years in western New York and no doubt would do just
fine in Arizona.