Ground-Level Floating Deck Layout
A ground-level floating deck opens up outdoor living right off the back door without the height or railing a raised deck needs, ideal for a low-profile patio feel or a family with young kids and pets. With ArcSite's ground-level floating deck template, you can frame it to fit your own site.
Key Features
This ground-level floating deck layout includes:
- Existing siding and trim meeting the new joist
- A 1-3/4 inch drainage gap called out at the connection
- A 2x4 temporary post and wooden shim for leveling the outer joist
- A 4-foot level reference mark for checking the joist square
- A labeled tie-in to the existing concrete slab
Every label on this layout stays open to edit, from the ledger gap to the temporary footing, to match your own tie-in.
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What Is a Ground-Level Floating Deck?
A ground-level floating deck skips the ledger connection a raised deck relies on, so this layout instead shows a drainage gap and a temporary post and shim for leveling the outer joist against your existing slab. Every one of those labels stays editable in ArcSite, letting you match your own tie-in without guessing at the gap or shim height.
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Frequently asked questions
Does this deck attach to the house with a ledger board?
Can I adjust the drainage gap to a different width?
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