A concrete stoop with steps can be a formidable obstacle when trying to build a deck.
Building deck over concrete stairs.
Run bead of hot melt glue across miter joints and press trim board against stoop.
You should remember the extra sleepers for stairs.
Apply foam adhesive to back of trim.
Installing a multi color deck over concrete if you re installing two different colors of boards for your deck then you can screw the accent color boards into place temporarily to act as guides for the primary color boards.
Since our concrete was in good condition and would offer a solid base we decided to keep it and just cover it all with wood.
Counterbore holes in pvc trim with inch diameter spade bit.
Drill holes through each counterbore.
In recent years it s become more and more common for homeowners to reconsider their concrete patios for something more attractive and easier to maintain.
Mark the location of the sleeper on the concrete patio.
Completely demolish the concrete porch and build a 100 wooden one in its place or use the concrete as a base and just add wood on top of it.
Here are a few key factors to consider.
Replacing the concrete deck with wood could have been done in one of two ways.
At first you have to plan a layout.
Instead of removing those concrete front steps save some time by building a wood deck over and around them.
But what does one need to take into account when planning this type of cover up.
A massive concrete stoop will be difficult to remove.
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3 tips for building a deck over concrete.
Building a deck over concrete steps.
The sleeper s layout will depend on decking layout.
For standard decking you need some parallel sleepers.
Thick pvc trim 3 16 x 3 1 4 in.
A floating composite deck.
Some builders choose to build over the stoop instead.
A well designed front porch or deck is an inviting feature on most homes.
Steps to build a raised deck over a concrete patio plan a layout.
Most of the time you will need to break the concrete apart using a sledge hammer or jack hammer and haul the debris away.