On Aug 29, 7:32 pm, 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.

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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Wayne Boatwright

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It's just 4", so why not just go "acquire" some discared pallets. Lay
then down to cover the ground. Cover them with exterior plywood or
any other surface you like. Paint or use indoor/outdoor carpet. Very
cheap except for the plywood.

It's temporary and dry, so it's work for a couple of years. If you
look around, you might be able the scrounge up a free surface, too,
instead of buying plywood. Get the right pallets and you might not
even need a surface over them. Plus, it's way cool as "green" because
it's "reuse".