Tap in anchors with hammer then finish with a nail set 7.
Build deck over concrete stoop.
Apply foam adhesive to back of trim.
When you go buy your.
Counterbore holes in pvc trim with inch diameter spade bit.
Concrete screws decking flashing tape plastic shims self leveling compound treated 2x4s.
You will essentially box frame around the stoop by installing double joists on either side of the stoop and placing a double header beam in front of the stoop in between the double joists.
Next add equally spaced 2 x 2 supports inside the perimeter of the frame.
Thick pvc trim 3 16 x 3 1 4 in.
To cover the ends of the sleepers install deck fascia board.
Use a drill and inch diameter plug cutter to cut plugs from pvc trim.
Cut pvc trim boards to wrap around stoop using circular saw.
And plenty of it.
How to build a deck over an ugly cement stoop 1.
Installing a multi color deck over concrete.
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.
A well designed front porch or deck is an inviting feature on most homes.
The first step to building over a concrete stoop is to install a ledger board on both sides of the stoop.
Instead of removing those concrete front steps save some time by building a wood deck over and around them.
Here are a few key factors to consider.
The material should be pretty obvious wood.
In our case we just had an old.
Attach trim boards to concrete with masonry anchors.
Create a rectangular frame of 2 x 4 treated lumber around the top perimeter of your stoop.
Preparation and installing runners and skirts.
Drill holes through each counterbore.
Use a circular saw to.
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.
3 tips for building a deck over concrete.
This part is relatively easy.
A floating composite deck.
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Some builders choose to build over the stoop instead.