At first you have to plan a layout.
Building a small deck over concrete steps.
It can also be a demanding job so carefully plan the amount of decking you ll need and enlist any helping hands that you can.
To keep step heights equal you ll have to raise the treads by the same distance you raise the patio 2 1 2 to 3 1 2 in.
The first step to building over a concrete stoop is to install a ledger board on both sides of the stoop.
Cut pvc trim boards to wrap around stoop using circular saw.
You should remember the extra sleepers for stairs.
In this video this old house general contractor tom silva explains how to deck over a concrete stoop.
A typical pad has a 4 inch layer of gravel underneath and about 4 inches of concrete on top.
On concrete steps that s a straightforward job.
Apply foam adhesive to back of trim.
Instead of removing those concrete front steps save some time by building a wood deck over and around them.
Stairs connected to the patio can complicate this project.
This guide covers how to build a ground level platform as well as a single story raised deck.
For standard decking you need some parallel sleepers.
Mark the location of the sleeper on the concrete patio.
In this video i am going to show you how to build a deck right over an existing concrete slab.
Steps to build a raised deck over a concrete patio plan a layout.
A massive concrete stoop will be difficult to remove.
Most of the time you will need to break the concrete apart using a sledge hammer or jack hammer and haul the debris away.
Building a deck in your outdoor space can enhance your home s options for entertaining and relaxation.
If you have a concrete slab that is in good shape it is very e.
The sleeper s layout will depend on decking layout.
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Counterbore holes in pvc trim with inch diameter spade bit.