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