Wooden Patio on ground-What can I surround it with to avoid rot



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FrugalFamilyTimes.com on May 28, 2020
What’s under it? That’s the key thing. If it’s sitting right on the ground it will rot.
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Annie on May 28, 2020
Hopefully there is a layer of gravel under it, otherwise yes it would rot.
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Maggie on May 28, 2020
Thank you- I will speak with the handy person.
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Janice on May 28, 2020
You can add a small amount of metal at the bottom of each leg that rests on the ground. An inexpensive fix that comes to mind is to use a soda can.....cut it so you have a lat piece, the create "rounds" large enough to place eneath the leg and bend the metal up around the leg. Sounds more complicated than it is. Also you might be able to locate some metal or rubber caps for your table legs at a home improement store.
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Maggie on May 28, 2020
Great. Thanks.
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Simple Nature Decor on May 28, 2020
You can seal it with sealant to protect from water
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Holly Lengner - Lost Mom on May 29, 2020
You can also talk to someone at your local hardware store. They should know what would work best in the area you are in.
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Kmdreamer on May 30, 2020
Put it up on land scape ties they are treated and won’t rot
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Maggie on May 31, 2020
Thank you all for your suggestions.
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Lauren of Mom Home Guide on May 31, 2020
Have you applied wood stain to the wooden patio? If now, you should apply some stain. (To the top - this wouldn't help the bosom, though.)
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Sharon on Jun 01, 2020
I would put it up on some concrete blocks made for that purpose to level it and protect from rot. Also I would treat it with an oil-based deck stain like Olympia or Thompsons. https://www.lowes.com/pd/Common-7-in-x-11-in-x-11-in-Actual-7-125-in-x-10-375-in-x-10-375-in-Concrete-Deck-Block/50113084
I would also remove all grass from the area beneath the soon to be deck, add a layer of decomposed granite and a layer of landscape fabric to prevent weed growth.
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Becky at Flipping the Flip on Jun 01, 2020
You’ll need to raise the wood up off the ground at least by a little bit. Or if I read right, some separation between the concrete and wood. Please don’t add metal anywhere, it will rust or corrode causing all sorts of other issues.
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It will be placed on a short concrete base. Thank you!
That will help a lot! As far as what’s around it - it doesn’t matter that much. You can pretty much do what you like - as long as there’s air to the deck vs soil against it.