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How do I build a patio deck out of pallets?

I caught the tail end of one of those home and garden shows talking about building a deck with wood pallet and wanted more information..problem is I can't remember what show it was on.

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  1. To do it you would need a pallet with a solid deck. Which means no holes in the top. You would have to lay them on sold base first. They couldn't be used off the ground.
  2. good idea for recycling pallets but the wood is not treated so might not be best choice of wood. Some pallets are heat treated oak .... suggest you use these only.
  3. With all due respect...WHY?



    I suppose if you have a large number of them hanging around you could, but as one answer states it seems you'd have to Spend money to modify them into a viable Deck surface.



    First of all they are obviously created for a very specific purpose, and subtly are considered disposable at some point, through various methods.



    Most often made of low grade scrap, as it relates to JUNK OAK, it isn't assumed that they will be found by someone creative, and are pretty much biodegradable (A good thing)



    If you don't actually Have any, certainly don't BUY any, and most often,,,as I have found anyone having pallet deliveries is already connected to a "pick Up"/Recycle service.



    For a DECK, if you choose to use, I hope you have a decent medical insurance policy, as well as a decent homeowners insurance policy with adequate "liabilty" coverage.
  4. stop being a cheepskate. If you really want some decking and it to look nice buy the proper stuff.
  5. I am not a builder but I can tell you that if you don't use pressure treated wood your deck will rot and someone might get hurt when they fall trough it . Use at your own risk!
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