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Build wood deck over concrete slab.
In this video i am going to show you how to build a deck right over an existing concrete slab.
Evaluate the concrete s condition cracks and craters with minimal growth may still be covered without issue but be.
But first let s discuss each of the possible building options.
To install a composite deck over concrete you re going to need a sleeper system.
Set up a sleeper system.
This part is relatively easy.
In this guide we ll provide you with basic instructions to help install a composite deck over concrete.
Most of the time the patio corner had settled by many years.
The added 5 makes building a wood deck possible if you do it right along with a little bit of additional work.
If you remove the existing patio or concrete slab you will have an added 5 to build your deck.
3 tips for building a deck over concrete 1.
Drive concrete screws into each hole with an impact driver.
Preparation and installing runners and skirts.
Steps to build a raised deck over a concrete patio plan a layout.
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In our case we just had an old.
The material should be pretty obvious wood.
If you have a concrete slab that is in good shape it is very e.
At first you have to plan a layout.
A sleeper system is a substructure made up of joists that sits on the surface of the concrete below the decking.
There are three common foundations if you choose to build a wooden deck.
Building a wooden deck over a concrete one step 1.
Mark the location of the sleeper on the concrete patio.
Protect against water damage ground level floating decks are particularly susceptible to moisture build up so.
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.
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