Abstract: A patio deck construction comprising a frame defining a plurality of apertures adapted to receive a plurality of fixedly dimensioned patio stones in a fixed, level arrangement above a ground surface. Planks forming the frame are notched to form ledges which peripherally support the stones within the apertures. At least one stringer plank extends across the border of the frame so as to increase the rigidity of the frame. Cross planks extend between adjacent stringer planks or a stringer plank and a border plank. Preferably, the planks include notches adapted to receive the end of an intersecting plank to further rigidify the frame. An additional feature comprises a plastic sheet laid under the frame to inhibit the growth of vegetation which can detract from the ornamental appearance of the patio stone deck.

Abstract: A storage and banding container is provided having four side walls, a bottom wall, and an open top. Each of a pair of opposing side walls have a pair of vertically elongated slots dimensioned and adapted to receive the tines of a forklift vehicle. Scrap material, such as scrap banding, is accumulated in the container and can then be compressed by the tines of the forklift vehicle and banded together to form a compact bundle of scrap material. Load supports are secured to the bottom wall in order to support the scrap material above the surface of the bottom wall so that banding can be easily slid under and wrapped around the compressed bundle of scrap material. In addition, a portion of a pair of opposing side walls extend below the bottom wall so that the bottom wall is supported above the ground surface to enable the tines of a forklift vehicle to be inserted under the container for transport of the container.