How To Build A Curved Walkway - Garden Deck Path - Off Front Of House - Floating Deck with TuffBlock

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Sam from Modern Design Landscapes shows us how he used TuffBlock, a floating foundation deck block, to build a curved walkway to the front of this house.
As a professional landscaper, time is a huge factor for Sam and TuffBlocks allowed him to save days on this garden path build by removing the need for mixing concrete, digging holes and using heavy machinery.
Not only that, but TuffBlock allowed him to build on the fly and adjust his plan slightly as he went which was extremely important for a winding walkway like this where Sam had to combat tree roots and sloping ground.
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@stephenjacobs1471 2 года назад

Simple and Elegant! I'm sold!

@stormguillermo4352 2 года назад

Awesome build! Love that the deck fits perfectly without touching the roots!

@mrdavidurquhart 2 года назад

Needed to talk about how much clearance to the ground is needed and why. The joist protection deserved a moment more explanation.

@bradhenshaw2361 2 года назад

This turned out great! Nice work

@Buildtuff 2 года назад

Glad you like it!

@chrismacaulay 2 года назад

This is great!

@lordvonmanor6915 2 года назад

I've been thinking about doing this for some time now. After watching your video I have made my decision. Starting late winter I will build it.

@Buildtuff 2 года назад

Great to hear! Let us know if we can help out in any way.

@lordvonmanor6915 2 года назад

@@Buildtuff I'm sure I will have questions during the build.

@Buildtuff 2 года назад

@@lordvonmanor6915 Great, don't hesitate to reach out!

@TheBootyWrangler 2 года назад

Damn. Here in the US we’ve been using these similar looking cinderblock versions of these for a lonnnnnnng time. These look MUCH easier on the truck to haul in 😂

@Buildtuff 2 года назад

Spot on! We did a video comparing TuffBlocks vs concrete blocks which you can watch here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-0lpj4UkZrCU.html

@andrewtreloar7389 Год назад

I like it!

@Jen_In_Tenn 2 года назад

Love it! We also love the recycled plastic concept. We have watched this multiple times now and poured over your website FAQ etc. Just bought tuffblocks for our own walkway project along old oak with precious roots to preserve…this sample project LOOKS to have some elevation change, but it’s not explicitly detailed in video. We have a 4degree slope (7” drop over 9’ distance, to a sloped sidewalk at the end-i.e., kind of a twist at the end) and are puzzling over how best to design it . Is this something that your 24/7 help line can assist with? Happy to provide pix or measurements to whomever (or to be your next walkway feature video project!)

@Buildtuff 2 года назад

Hi Jennifer, glad you found the video useful! That's exciting to hear you're about to start your own project. The best place to chat with us is through Facebook (if you have that) using the Message feature, at: facebook.com/buildtuffproducts We respond very quickly there and we can have a back and forth conversation. Otherwise for email, you can reach us at info@buildtuff.com We'd love to assist in any way we can. For the elevation change, Sam here used 4x4 posts cut at various heights to adjust for the slope. We can go into more detail offline and yes, please do send through some pictures.

@crabkilla 2 месяца назад

Awesome product! How do you deal with erosion or settling under the TuffBlocks over time that would cause settling and lowering the final walkway?

@Buildtuff 2 месяца назад

This build had extremely compacted soil so settling wasn't an issue. For other builds, you'll want to use a tamp or compactor to heavily compact the ground, and remove any loose top soil prior. Using aggregate also helps.

@siwenxing7484 5 месяцев назад

Absolutely fantastic! The curves look so natural and perfectly embedded into the ground. Question, is it possible to build a floating decking like this in a sloping yard?

@Buildtuff 4 месяца назад

Yeah absolutely, we have a full end to end tutorial showing how to build a floating deck on a sloped yard: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-2sipQzYWw00.htmlsi=Cfiltfn6p3tGy36c

@Buildtuff 2 года назад

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@johnbrennan4770 2 года назад

Love the look of this. Never thought of using it in a walkway before...have to give this a crack! What size were those joists?

@Buildtuff 2 года назад

Cheers John. They were 70x45mm H3 treated joists.

@davidkenny8875 2 года назад

Advice as to the type and grade of timber would make it all possible. Nice job.

@Buildtuff 2 года назад

It depends on your local codes. Typically for a job like this we recommend UC4A or UC4B treated lumber. For Australia that's H4 or H5 treated timber for a deck this low. The wood used here was 70mm pine to get the low profile, and as a result the span table meant that supports needed to be closer together (for the thinner pine). TuffBlocks fit all common sizes of joist and posts from 35-47mm (most nominal 2 inch lumber), so you're covered in most situations.

@davidkenny8875 2 года назад

@@Buildtuff Thanks for the advice on treated timber required for such a path or other close to ground application. Could I suggest you might state the use of non-ferrous metal fixings also. The system is only as good as it’s parts. Good job.

@joireland Год назад

@@Buildtuff For the US what would you suggest? We don't have UC4A or UC4B lumber here but only what's known as "pressure treated" (WeatherShield) lumber. Is that suitable?

@Buildtuff Год назад

@@joireland Hi Joseph, where in the US are you? UC4B is typically found across the US and is what you should use with ultra low ground level decks. These websites goes into more detail about the different levels of treatment: www.decks-docks.com/treated-lumber-classifications plasticinehouse.com/pressure-treated-lumber-grades/ I'm not sure if weathershield is another term, but we've always come across PT lumber from UC4A to C with floating ground level decks.

@joireland Год назад

@@Buildtuff Thanks for the info I'll look into those references. I think WeatherShield (from HomeDepot USA) is UC4A but I haven't found any specs saying that yet.

@beachday4439 Год назад

In a area that gets rain, would the underpart become flooded and sink and also what about animals and bugs living under a slightly raised walkway?

@Buildtuff Год назад

The ground was incredibly compact and grade level on a slope, so the water would runoff down to the road and wouldn't pool. In Queensland the ground rarely ever bogs unless you're in a basin, in which case you'd want to use lots of aggregate such as paver base or crushed rock. And for animals, you can use a mesh fence on the sides as a barricade.

@johnanthony4726 2 года назад

Love the look on the deck! How long does it take to build?

@Buildtuff 2 года назад

Potentially you could pull this off in day, but likely 2 full days. There was a lot of work that went into ripping out the existing patio bricks. The weather cut the first day short by 2-3pm, so you could definitely get close if you're a fast builder.

@rhondaskipper64 2 года назад

👍

@stephenanthony757 2 года назад

Awesome build! is it plug and play?

@Buildtuff 2 года назад

Thanks Stephen. There's still a lot of skill needed to pull of a walkway like this, but we feel TuffBlock makes the process simpler and more efficient for builders and DIYers alike!

@truthismyidentityjgelineau733 2 месяца назад

Dude, no mention of how you guys cut the curve in the deck, or how you laid out the curve.

@Buildtuff 2 месяца назад

Fair point. The builder used chalk to create his outline and then a circular saw by hand with a fresh blade. Sam didn't want us filming as he only got one shot at it and needed 100% focus.

@johnhayes6414 Год назад

What decking wood is this

@Buildtuff Год назад

The deck boards were composite boards. The subframe was 70mm (2.75 inches) treated pine.

@jasenjahn Год назад

sweet. didn't show how you cut the curves.

@Buildtuff Год назад

Sam drew chalk lines for the curves but I'm afraid we didn't film him cutting it as he needed complete focus to get it spot on and you only get one chance with that type of thing! He used a circular saw along the chalk line he drew going by hand.

@williswombat6995 2 года назад

looks great! too bad the frame is pine as it will rot in a couple years. should have used hardwood or gal steel boys.

@graemehortin3336 Год назад

Good video. Pity the annotation often blocks the focus of the narration. A simple Edit, move text to top of frame.

@Buildtuff Год назад

Cheers Graeme. I'm afraid we don't have control over where the text sits on screen but if needed you can turn the subtitles off. Thanks for watching!

@shrutibagde573 2 года назад

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@Buildtuff 2 года назад

Hi Shruti - please email me at: oliver.truswell@buildtuff.com We'd love to hear more.