To cover the ends of the sleepers install deck fascia board.
Build deck over concrete stoop.
Installing a multi color deck over concrete.
3 tips for building a 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.
Tap in anchors with hammer then finish with a nail set 7.
Thick pvc trim 3 16 x 3 1 4 in.
A well designed front porch or deck is an inviting feature on most homes.
How to build a deck over an ugly cement stoop 1.
Here are a few key factors to consider.
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Next add equally spaced 2 x 2 supports inside the perimeter of the frame.
Run bead of hot melt glue across miter joints and press trim board against stoop.
This part is relatively easy.
Cut pvc trim boards to wrap around stoop using circular saw.
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.
The material should be pretty obvious wood.
But what does one need to take into account when planning this type of cover up.
Counterbore holes in pvc trim with inch diameter spade bit.
When you go buy your.
You will essentially box frame around the stoop by installing double joists on either side of the stoop and placing a double header beam in front of the stoop in between the double joists.
Use a drill and inch diameter plug cutter to cut plugs from pvc trim.
In our case we just had an old.
Drill holes through each counterbore.
The first step to building over a concrete stoop is to install a ledger board on both sides of the stoop.
Apply foam adhesive to back of trim.
A floating composite deck.
And plenty of it.
Use a circular saw to.
Attach trim boards to concrete with masonry anchors.
Preparation and installing runners and skirts.
Concrete screws decking flashing tape plastic shims self leveling compound treated 2x4s.
Create a rectangular frame of 2 x 4 treated lumber around the top perimeter of your stoop.