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Build wood deck over concrete slab.
3 tips for building a deck over concrete 1.
The added 5 makes building a wood deck possible if you do it right along with a little bit of additional work.
A sleeper system is a substructure made up of joists that sits on the surface of the concrete below the decking.
But first let s discuss each of the possible building options.
If you remove the existing patio or concrete slab you will have an added 5 to build your deck.
Protect against water damage ground level floating decks are particularly susceptible to moisture build up so.
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In this guide we ll provide you with basic instructions to help install a composite deck over concrete.
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When you go buy your.
This part is relatively easy.
Drive concrete screws into each hole with an impact driver.
In our case we just had an old.
Building a wooden deck over a concrete one step 1.
Drill pilot holes a maximum of 24 inches apart along the sleeper using a hammer drill to drill through the wood and into the concrete inch to inch deeper than the length of your screws.
Steps to build a raised deck over a concrete patio plan a layout.
If you have a concrete slab that is in good shape it is very e.
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Mark the location of the sleeper on the concrete patio.
Evaluate the concrete s condition cracks and craters with minimal growth may still be covered without issue but be.
Most of the time the patio corner had settled by many years.
There are three common foundations if you choose to build a wooden deck.
Set up a sleeper system.
At first you have to plan a layout.
Preparation and installing runners and skirts.
The material should be pretty obvious wood.