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A floating deck is a type of deck that isn’t attached to a building. It “floats” above the ground, supported by concrete blocks or other sturdy foundations instead of being anchored deeply into the ground with footings. Some advantages of floating decks over traditional decks: Easier to build.
Floating concrete slabs offer a practical and innovative foundation solution, especially suited for lightweight structures and challenging soil conditions. Unlike traditional foundations, these slabs are not tethered to the ground, relying instead on the structure’s weight to remain steadfast.
In this article, we’ll present all of the deck footing options that are available for ground-level decks and provide you with the pros and cons for each to help you decide which is best for your deck plan, budget, and skill level.
TuffBlock is an award winning deck block and a signature product of BuildTuff. It is 100% recycled and designed to replace traditional concrete deck footings. Build your deck more efficiently and effectively with our smarter building products.
Floating slabs are concrete slabs that are laying over the ground, without any kind of anchoring, as if it simply sits on it and floats. Floating slab, as the name tells it resembles a plate that is simply laid over water, with no kind of connection between them.
The ECONO-SLAB™ Foundation System is a “state of the art” engineering advancement when it comes to foundation design. The patented system provides a structurally advanced, economical alternative to conventional frost wall, slab on grade and thickened edge foundation construction.
All aspects of deck footings and foundations discussed. How to build cement frost footings, and see other floating deck foundation options to best match your project. Detailed illustrations and articles.
