Dear Bonnie: With a sloping backyard close to the same height as the first floor as yours, it is trickier to build the support structure for the deck. Another option is a slightly raised deck, but you ...
In this video, I build a deck frame designed to achieve a floating look, using 2 by 8 and 4 by 4 pressure treated lumber. The ...
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8 Creative Floating Deck Designs

What Is a Floating Deck? Despite its name, a floating deck (AKA a ground-level or a freestanding deck) isn’t found on water.