Anyone here use Dek Blocks?

[ScottS]

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.

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!

[NWMNMom]

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.

[gonefishin]

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