Set up a sleeper system.
Building deck over concrete patio.
Building a raised deck over concrete patio.
It is an easy part of the process.
Ripping up concrete and building a deck seemed like a daunting and expensive task so when we saw newtechwood deck a floor we thought it would be absolutely perfect for our space.
A floating composite deck.
Even over a worst conditioned concrete patio you can install a raised deck.
In this guide we ll provide you with basic instructions to help install a composite deck over concrete.
Check the drainage of the concrete patio.
Fill in any spots where rainwater pools with either self leveling compound or a concrete topping mix.
My uncle kept bugging me about building a deck in his backyard.
Installing deck flooring on a cement patio my husband harrison and i have wanted to change out our patio floor since the day we bought the house.
To install a composite deck over concrete you re going to need a sleeper system.
3 tips for building a deck over concrete 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.
But it can be covered up and this article will show you how.
A sleeper system is a substructure made up of joists that sits on the surface of the concrete below the decking.
Luckily we ve got some great outdoor flooring ideas over concrete starting with building a deck.
A slab with this much damage can t be fixed.
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Even if we removed the austere concrete slab the patio door threshold was barely above grade.
Watch this video to see how easy it is to install our deck tiles over an old concrete patio.
But beware of some situations and then start your work.
I tried to explain to my uncle that he didn t have enough elevation at the door to build a deck over his patio.
Clean the area thoroughly mix and pour your chosen material into the sunken area and run a straightedge over the newly poured mix until it is level with the surrounding concrete.
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Timbertech deck planks cannot be installed directly over an existing surface.