Decking stakes

[bennettp23]

Hi All,

Quick question hopefully .

I am about to build a 4.8m x 3.0m deck attached to a wall along one of the 4.8m sides.

The ground is a little uneven. I can sit the decking bearers on slabs at the other 4.8m side of the rectangle so all 4 corners will be well supported.

Now for in between, this is where it is a lttle uneven. Can I use stakes driven into the ground to support these? I can also use slabs on the ground in some areas inside the bearer frame.

Considering they will not be holding the frame by themselves. Can I just drive them in or do I really need to concrete them?

If I need to concrete them, do I need a special spade? My spade looks like it would make much to large a hole .

What size of stakes do I need?

Thank you in advance for your expert help!

Paul

 

[freddiemercurystwin]

You need to concrete them in, scroll down the gardening section for dozens of threads answering the same question.

 

[xr4x4]

Stakes will be fine as long as they are additional support.

Cut a 45 at the bottom, cut them long and drive them in with a sledge hammer as far as you can, screw to the joists and cut off flush.