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.
Deck over concrete stairs.
To install a composite deck over concrete you re going to need a sleeper system.
You can treat them just like the patio screwing sleepers to the treads and risers and decking over them.
Counterbore holes in pvc trim with inch diameter spade bit.
Stairs connected to the patio can complicate this project.
Decks are popular backyard features but they also make for dramatic front entries.
A floating composite deck.
Cut pvc trim boards to wrap around stoop using circular saw.
Most of the time you will need to break the concrete apart using a sledge hammer or jack hammer and haul the debris away.
In this guide we ll provide you with basic instructions to help install a composite deck over concrete.
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.
Here are a few key factors to consider.
In this video this old house general contractor tom silva explains how to deck over a concrete stoop.
But what does one need to take into account when planning this type of cover up.
A sleeper system is a substructure made up of joists that sits on the surface of the concrete below the decking.
Instead of removing those concrete front steps save some time by building a wood deck over and around them.
Some builders choose to build over the stoop instead.
Set up a sleeper system.
A massive concrete stoop will be difficult to remove.