Anyone here use Dek Blocks?

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Originally Posted by NWMNMom

We just built a 14x16 deck on the end of our pool using them. We have 8 under there - depending on where you get the plans, they call for more or less. The same basic deck plan we have at one place called for 18 blocks, one called for 6 blocks and the one we used called for 8 blocks. All of the plans look exactly the same up top. I guess it depends on how solid you want it. Ours is pretty darn solid - it never moved after 65mph wind gusts in a storm, no swaying, no sagging and we are using composite.

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I am looking to build a deck around the same size that you mentioned. Can you list some other resources for the deck plans? I'd rather use less blocks as you mentioned.

Thank you!

We built ours using the program/computer they have at Menards. The program is the same at Lowes. I think Lowes even has it online for free, you just register.

I would urge people to check with the building codes in your city. We have two Home Depot Stores in our city that sell the Dek-Blocks. But when I asked the city they said that Dek Blocks were not up to city code.

I'd check with your city before assuming that they are up to code.

Happy swimming!
dan