What is the difference between Oz-Deck™ and pre-cast concrete deck blocks or pier blocks?
The main difference between deck blocks/pier blocks and Oz-Deck™ is the construction technique for building the structure of the deck. Deck blocks do not use beams to support the joist structure therefore deck blocks are required under every joist on no greater than 5′ spacing. For the average deck this requirement can add up to be twice as many deck blocks than Oz-Deck™ system for the same size deck. Deck blocks are also heavy and difficult to move into location and must be located perfectly level and in line under every joist. This is a time consuming and tedious task. Getting the deck joist framing square is also challenging with this construction technique. Because Oz-Deck™ uses traditional building techniques utilizing plans from deck magazines, books and web sites is easy to do. The only difference will be that with Oz-Deck™ there may be an extra beam. One other advantage is that Oz-Deck™ offers lateral load strength and substantial vertical up load resistance. Because the wood s
