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I’m thinking of building a low deck in my yard using dek block piers.
According to ttheir site, I can place them right on level ground. I am
building in Connecticut, and I am concerned about frost heave and the
effects it may have on the dek blocks. Any suggestio
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Hi Jim,
Don't sweat it, they will never heave higher than the existing ground level.
When you put them on top of the ground, they have no where to go,
Gabe
*Jim:Is this deck to be attached to the house, or is it free-standing? Are you planning on having it inspected by local building officials?
*Free standing, and since it is not higher than 12" from grade, no inspection needed. It is treated as a patio
*I think it will work out fine. I've used something similar to your dek-blocks, (maybe the same??) although not for an entire deck - just a few stair posts.If you go ahead with this, think about using .40 treated lumber - assuming you are using PT...