How To Build A Deck Over Concrete Front Porch
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How to build a deck over concrete front porch. Mike Haduck shows his style of building a concrete porch showing footer block work deck pans concrete cellar door and stucco. We chose a composite decking. Its also a good idea to wrap your 24 pressure treated sleepers in a joist tape since they will be fastened directly to your concrete.
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 smaller project can be knocked out in a weekend but a larger project could take upwards of five days. Apart from the size of the area the amount of time required will mostly depend on how much shimming is necessary for sleepers.
Front Porch Composite Decking traditional porch Richmond by The. One of the things to watch out for when building a deck over a concrete slab is water drainage. Trex decking flush with the M.
You could only do this if there is sufficient space between the existing slab and your door otherwise the flooring would prevent the door from opening. Dont let your concrete steps prevent you from adding a front deck. In this video This Old House general contractor Tom Silva explains how to deck over a concrete stoop.
Attach the wood-composite decking to the top of the concrete stoop using the same. If your steps have a. From concrete stains and epoxy coatings to a variety of enclosures there are several ways to go about this.
Instead of removing the concrete just build right over the top. Add a bench swing or a few chairs to create another usable space in your home to congregate and enjoy. Using slower drying ready-mix cement will give you a little more time to perform this step.