But first a little bit of honesty the truth about decks built over concrete slabs.
Laying decking over concrete slabs.
Cover the patio with a thin layer of sand lay pavers over it and the results look like a standard paver patio.
My proposed deck would be 350 x 370 with height from the slab between 17 18 cm so it stays flush with the brick and same level as my internal floor.
This is because concrete patios rarely offer enough space over which to install a deck.
In this guide we ll provide you with basic instructions to help install a composite deck over concrete.
Here we ll walk you through how to lay paving stones over concrete.
By building a floating deck made with capped composite decking materials you can swiftly transform a drab or dated concrete slab into a captivating living oasis for you and your guests.
I ve been advised that i could use h3 structural timber 140 x 45 as joists and lay decking boards on top that.
My husband harrison and i have wanted to change out our patio floor since the day we bought the house.
Building a floating deck over concrete is one of the best ways to expand your living space while enhancing your property s aesthetic appeal.
Although it is not impossible to install a deck over a concrete patio it is uncommon.
To install a composite deck over concrete you re going to need a sleeper system.
Cracks and craters with minimal growth may still be covered without issue but be cautious if an area of your patio sinks year after year.
Installing deck flooring on a cement patio.
It s a fairly simple project and the cost is reasonable 3 to 6 per sq.
And best of all it can be installed right over the top of an existing concrete slab.
Set up a sleeper system.
A concrete slab provides a firm stable base for pavers.
Evaluate the concrete s condition.
Within a day our.
If the damage to your concrete patio appears too far gone consult with a local trexpro.
Ripping up concrete and building a deck seemed like a daunting and expensive task so when we saw newtechwood deck a floor we thought it would be absolutely perfect for our space.
A sleeper system is a substructure made up of joists that sits on the surface of the concrete below the decking.
Covering concrete with paver bricks is much easier than pouring new concrete or laying paving stones the traditional way.