The 3 4 5 rule for how to build a deck use the 3 4 5 rule which is actually an algebraic equation a squared b squared c squared when squaring a single corner of a porch or deck.
Build deck on concrete porch.
When you go buy your.
And plenty of it.
Then the deck flooring boards literally snap into place on the clip in accessories.
It is like putting a puzzle together.
First you have to attach risers sleepers to the concrete and then the porch boards can be screwed to the risers.
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Building a wooden deck over a concrete one step 1.
Counterbore holes in pvc trim with inch diameter spade bit.
Preparation and installing runners and skirts.
So the plan yesterday was to get all of the risers sleepers attached to the porch.
Concrete screws decking flashing tape plastic shims self leveling compound treated 2x4s.
First you lay the grid pieces down.
If you have a concrete slab that is in good shape it is very e.
Thick pvc trim 3 16 x 3 1 4 in.
This deck a floor system is so neat.
To cover the ends of the sleepers install deck fascia board.
To ensure your boards are 90 degrees to each other make a mark at 3 feet on one board from the end and mark the other at 4 feet from the same point.
One by one board by board it starts to come together.
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.
In our case we just had an old.
Covered the porch useing your method but extended it across the front of the house.
This part is relatively easy.
Sunk posts for support and attached railings.
But you can t just put wood porch deck boards directly onto concrete.
On top of the grids you place the clip in accessories according to the instructions.
Built stringers for stairs matching existing stair run and used them to anchor stair treads.
In this video this old house general contractor tom silva explains how to deck over a concrete stoop.
Cut pvc trim boards to wrap around stoop using circular saw.
In this video i am going to show you how to build a deck right over an existing concrete slab.
Did a similar project with my son in law.