Cut pvc trim boards to wrap around stoop using circular saw.
Building deck over concrete stairs.
Some builders choose to build over the stoop instead.
Replacing the concrete deck with wood could have been done in one of two ways.
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.
Concrete screws decking flashing tape plastic shims self leveling compound treated 2x4s.
Run bead of hot melt glue across miter joints and press trim board against stoop.
A well designed front porch or deck is an inviting feature on most homes.
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.
Most of the time you will need to break the concrete apart using a sledge hammer or jack hammer and haul the debris away.
You should remember the extra sleepers for stairs.
Instead of removing those concrete front steps save some time by building a wood deck over and around them.
At first you have to plan a layout.
For standard decking you need some parallel sleepers.
But what does one need to take into account when planning this type of cover up.
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.
A massive concrete stoop will be difficult to remove.
Thick pvc trim 3 16 x 3 1 4 in.
Here are a few key factors to consider.
To cover the ends of the sleepers install deck fascia board.
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.
A concrete stoop with steps can be a formidable obstacle when trying to build a deck.
3 tips for building a deck over concrete.
The sleeper s layout will depend on decking layout.
Counterbore holes in pvc trim with inch diameter spade bit.
Apply foam adhesive to back of trim.
Building a deck over concrete steps.
Bring the beauty of timbertech to your backyard.
A floating composite deck.