Deck butting up against lawn at the same level - Lawn mower considerations

I have grass butting up to my deck, but mine isn't inline with the grass like yours. I do get some long bits of grass growing up the first 4 boards which I am able to clip. But if I was doing it again, I would put up a small rock barrier between the deck and the grass. Buy some 25mm cowra white (or stone of your choice), and run a 50-100mm strip of rocks lined with aluminium strip between the rocks and grass. That way you can cut the grass easily without damaging the deck with the whipper sniper and the grass doesn't get under the deck.

Instead of using the bricks, how about using a brown (Jasper) concrete sleeper as the divider between lawn and deck? They are 80mm wide and will blend in well enough, and you can mow/whipper snip with impunity.

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Hi

I think with any form of strip affixed to the fascia board, it will be seen as per the below.




So a lawnmower strip, like the rocks example looks like the tradeoff i have to take even though I didnt really want 3 materials.

I have used these capstones in other parts of the house, they would do the trick and are grey like my deck.



I am then wondering whether to have it level with the top of the deck or come down some



* those concrete sleepers also look good, the Malibu looks pretty realistic for wood at least in the image. I wonder if theyre top 80mm edge though is textured or flat.

I think a divider gives a really nice contrast between the materials.

I just happened to buy some yesterday (which is why I thought of the idea) the grain is quite deep and not on the top or bottom.

I am also about to do this at my place. My plan is to construct a retaining wall approx. 300mm in front of the deck (ie around the perimeter). Then use 600x300 pavers to span between the deck facia and retaining wall. The pavers will be supported by the top of the retaining wall on one side and timber screwed to the fascia board. Sorry bit hard to explain in words.

I will take a couple photos during construction to let you know how id goes.

you might want to try it first with a paver supported on as planned and see if it will take your weight without breaking. i'd hate for one to break under a heavy step.

Originally Posted by SlowMick

you might want to try it first with a paver supported on as planned and see if it will take your weight without breaking. i'd hate for one to break under a heavy step.

Yep already tested, Actually bounced on one foot with the GF on my back. I am 110kg so should be good lol.

Originally Posted by FOG35

Yep already tested, Actually bounced on one foot with the GF on my back. I am 110kg so should be good lol.

Doesn't it just give you the irrates when you are trying to get something done and all she does is nag!

Originally Posted by FOG35

Yep already tested, Actually bounced on one foot with the GF on my back. I am 110kg so should be good lol.

good work bloke - you're well ahead of me .