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1.6.2
Floor Leveling and Preparation.
Plan to assemble a floating pergola where you can excavate and create a level platform with, at least, the overall outer dimensions
of the pergola. If soil type is sandy, soft, or wet, you must consider adding concrete blocks or pier blocks under corners of pergola
to prevent sinking into soil.
1.
Excavate enough dirt to create a flat and level platform.
2.
Spray Roundup weed killer herbicide on the excavated area to prevent weed growth inside your pergola area.
3.
Lay thick weed control fabric over the entire pegola platform. Overlap the fabric at least 6 inches where they join. Use U-
shaped lanscaping fabric nails to anchor the fabric to the ground.
Alternatively, you can excavate deeper, about 3 inches, lay the weed control fabric at the bottom and fill the excavated
area on top of the fabric with gravel up to your desired height.
4.
Layout the four floating floor 4x4s in the intended shape and orientation on top of the leveled area.
