I’ve just removed a rather large sunken pond from our patio in preparation for a raised deck which will cover where the pond was. I’m currently monitoring to determine how the drainage is after removing the fibreglass lining. The base appears to be a mix of sand and clay. Although filling the hole isn’t a priority as it will be hidden I need to host a number of posts for the deck bearers so need to form a good base. I have a number of concrete breeze blocks sitting spare which I thought might be a good base, I can also use these to build an enclosure for posts and their post crete and then pack around them.
My two concerns are constructing something for the posts which won’t move or be wet.
That I don’t end up with a stagnant pit under the decking.
I obviously would like to get this right before the decking is down, what would be the best approach? Thanks in advance.
My two concerns are constructing something for the posts which won’t move or be wet.
That I don’t end up with a stagnant pit under the decking.
I obviously would like to get this right before the decking is down, what would be the best approach? Thanks in advance.