Decking Q

[macadonald]

Hi Guys,

I know you get a fair few decking questions, but I just want some reassurance here.

I have an area that is approx 3x3m that I want to deck. It is framed on 2 sides by a raised wall. The decking needs to sit very low to the ground, ideally, so can't afford to high a frame.

I have placed 9 paving slabs leveled on concrete and now need to start buildding the frame. It's worth saying that my decking is going to be the harder Balau wood.

I gather that 400mm joist spacing is a good safe bet, but what wood should I use for the frame. I want it to be strong, but not too high. The frame is also not attached to verticals, but will sit straight onto the paving slabs....

Thanks

 

[gregers]

if your sure its completley sitting on the slabs,then i see no reason why you cannot use tanilized 4x2.