Counterbore holes in pvc trim with inch diameter spade bit.
Build wood deck over concrete steps.
This part is relatively easy.
The first step to building over a concrete stoop is to install a ledger board on both sides of the stoop.
In this video this old house general contractor tom silva explains how to deck over a concrete stoop.
Most of the time the patio corner had settled by many years.
In our case we just had an old.
3 tips for building a deck over concrete 1.
When you go buy your.
Thick pvc trim 3 16 x 3 1 4 in.
Building a wooden deck over a concrete one step 1.
Concrete screws decking flashing tape plastic shims self leveling compound treated 2x4s.
Preparation and installing runners and skirts.
Evaluate the concrete s condition cracks and craters with minimal growth may still be covered without issue but be.
Apply foam adhesive to back of trim.
The material should be pretty obvious wood.
Protect against water damage ground level floating decks are particularly susceptible to moisture build up so.
Mark the location of the sleeper on the concrete patio.
Cut pvc trim boards to wrap around stoop using circular saw.
Steps to build a raised deck over a concrete patio plan a layout.
At first you have to plan a layout.
A well designed front porch or deck is an inviting feature on most homes.
Solve the water problems.
Instead of removing those concrete front steps save some time by building a wood deck over and around them.