Floating Deck at 4x10m?

[PeterAnki]

I have a question now that we have built a new house and the deck is to be built, and since we have underfloor heating in the slab, I wonder if you here think that it is possible to have a floating deck, resting on 6 lecablocks longitudinally with three beams, making it 18 lecablocks in total. The beams are 45x170 with 145x45 floor joists attached with joist hangers. Grateful for any opinions as I have only done the frame so far.

Peter

 

[fn76]

Yes, you can. But what are you really wondering? Are you afraid that the deck will move because you're not attaching it to the house? I can calmly say that it stays in place. You might possibly dislodge the deck if you crash into it with a car, but then I would be more worried about the car...

 

[PeterAnki]

Thank you for your response, that's what I wanted to hear. I have now anchored the bearing beams in the lecablocks and also placed gravel on all the posts so that I have made it impossible to move the deck, the lawn will ensure it doesn't shift. Now it's just the decking left.

Peter