Pea Gravel Under Decking
Spread a layer of pea gravel over the weed block and around the deck footings.
Pea gravel under decking. It covers up ugly plastic or landscape fabric and hides dirt mud and water from sight. Dig a hole of at least 36 inches. Position the columns in an upright position. Pea gravel soaks water and it prevents soil erosion.
The use of gravel secures deck footings pressure treated wood columns that serve as part of the deck s support structure. There are different grades of crushed gravel available with 3 4 to 1 being the best gravel sizes. Place about 6 inches of gravel into the hole along with a wood footer plate. Dig a hole of at least 36 inches.
Drainage will be much better as it is going to be under the deck. It is easy to maintain due to the water dripping when rains below the deck area was very uneven and the green lawn was already gone. Pea gravel is. River rock has smooth rounded surfaces and commonly ranges between 1 2 to 8 but can be ordered in larger.
The gravel layer should be about two inches thick and fill the depression you made when you removed the sod. What kind of rock goes under deck. Place about 6 inches of gravel into the hole along with a wood footer plate.