Temporary decks are ideal for a number of reasons. They don’t require permits, they can be built in a short amount of time, and they can be easily removed when necessary. They also allow you to create more space than you would have if you had built a permanent deck because builders can build temporary decks with fewer beams or support posts. Meanwhile, many people buy the materials needed to build them rather than spend the money required to hire professionals to build them for them. It’s easy to build your own temporary deck. Not only does it cost less than a building permit would, but you can do the work yourself and save even more money. Build a temporary deck for parties, cookouts, graduation parties and more.
Deck design is very personal and there are many different types of decks, or even designs for the same kind of deck. A temporary deck is just like any other deck except that it is designed to be disassembled quickly and moved to another location. Temporary decks are most commonly used in construction sites when work needs to be done in a specific area within the site. They are also used in parks where events such as concerts need a temporary stage set-up on short notice.
Here’s how to build a temporary deck:
- Buy your wood in 5 or 6 foot sections. You will also need joist hangers, deck screws and shims.
- Use a carpenter’s square to mark for the posts and screw them together so they are all facing the same direction. Attach the frame rails to them. Cut the posts to height, then attach the frame rails to them. Attach the frame supports between the rails so that they are at right angles to them. Squeeze glue onto each support and screw or nail it into place. Secure decking boards by using galvanized nails. The number of nails you use will depend on the size of each board, but they should go through each board and into the support beam below it at least 6 inches from each end. If you are using longer boards, add some extra nails in the center for added support
Buy your wood in 5 or 6 foot sections. You will also need joist hangers, deck screws and shims.
When buying wood for your deck, make sure that you buy from a reputable lumber yard. Most of the stores around me sell treated wood and it is easy to tell because they have a special band around their lumber that says which chemicals were used on the wood. It is important to check the moisture content before buying your lumber as well–you don’t want any pieces with less than 20% moisture content if possible. If you can’t find pieces of lumber with this much moisture content, then I would advise against using them unless they are brand new (and therefore already dried).
Also make sure that none of your boards are warped or twisted because these can cause problems when building your deck later on in this project. Also avoid pressure treated woods unless absolutely necessary because they tend to fade over time and even after they’ve been painted.
Use a carpenter’s square to mark for the posts and screw them together so they are all facing the same direction.
Use a carpenter’s square to mark the locations of your posts, and then use a drill to make pilot holes in the ground. Next, screw together all of your posts so that they are facing the same direction. This will prevent them from leaning over time or from warping away from their intended shape.
Use a spirit level to make sure all four sides of each post are level before installing them into the ground with screws or bolts (depending on how long you want your deck structure).
Cut the posts to height, then attach the frame rails to them. Attach the frame supports between the rails so that they are at right angles to them.
Cut the posts to length, then attach the frame rails to them. Attach the frame supports between the rails so that they are at right angles to them. Use a carpenter’s square to align posts and ensure that all joints are flush or have a slight gap where needed for drainage.
Attach joist hangers between each pair of frame supports, making sure that they’re spaced evenly from one another and placed no more than 24 inches apart (this will vary depending on your building code). Once you’ve done this, cut a 2×6 board in half lengthwise (you’ll want two pieces per deck). Cut three notches into each board width-wise so that when it’s laid flat over adjoining studs it forms an X shape as seen below:
Squeeze glue onto each support and screw or nail it into place.
To secure the supports to your deck frame, use a cordless drill. If you don’t have a cordless drill, you can use a hammer and nail gun or screwdriver.
Secure decking boards by using galvanized nails. The number of nails you use will depend on the size of each board, but they should go through each board and into the support beam below it at least 6 inches from each end. If you are using longer boards, add some extra nails in the center for added support.
- Secure decking boards by using galvanized nails. The number of nails you use will depend on the size of each board, but they should go through each board and into the support beam below it at least 6 inches from each end. If you are using longer boards, add some extra nails in the center for added support.
- Use galvanized nails to secure your decking boards to beams or joists. Galvanized nails are available at most hardware stores and home improvement centers. Nails should be made of steel or iron and should not be coated with any other material (such as plastic). They should be at least 1 inch long, spaced every 6 inches along the edge of a board, and driven into joists or beams so that they sit below them by at least 3/8 inch when measured straight down from the top surface of the beam or joist.
Final words
The key to building a successful temporary deck is to use pressure-treated wood, which will resist warping and rotting if exposed to the elements. If at all possible, it’s best if each board used has been pre-cut with holes drilled into them before they reach your site so they are ready for installation right away. You should also make sure that you have enough boards on hand in case one or two happen not work out perfectly during installation process as this can save time on reordering or even having new ones cut from scratch later down road.
