This part is relatively easy.
Build wood deck over concrete slab.
In our case we just had an old.
The material should be pretty obvious wood.
Protect against water damage ground level floating decks are particularly susceptible to moisture build up so.
But first let s discuss each of the possible building options.
Solve the water problems.
Evaluate the concrete s condition cracks and craters with minimal growth may still be covered without issue but be.
If you have a concrete slab that is in good shape it is very e.
Concrete screws decking flashing tape plastic shims self leveling compound treated 2x4s.
In this video i am going to show you how to build a deck right over an existing concrete slab.
And plenty of it.
Thick pvc trim 3 16 x 3 1 4 in.
Preparation and installing runners and skirts.
Mark the location of the sleeper on the concrete patio.
Steps to build a raised deck over a concrete patio plan a layout.
3 tips for building a deck over concrete 1.
To install a composite deck over concrete you re going to need a sleeper system.
At first you have to plan a layout.
Building a wooden deck over a concrete one step 1.
When you go buy your.
In this guide we ll provide you with basic instructions to help install a composite deck over concrete.
For this reason rainwater can.
The added 5 makes building a wood deck possible if you do it right along with a little bit of additional work.
Set up a sleeper system.
A sleeper system is a substructure made up of joists that sits on the surface of the concrete below the decking.
Most of the time the patio corner had settled by many years.
Drill pilot holes a maximum of 24 inches apart along the sleeper using a hammer drill to drill through the wood and into the concrete inch to inch deeper than the length of your screws.