If you remove the existing patio or concrete slab you will have an added 5 to build your deck.
Can you build a wood deck over a concrete porch.
Counterbore holes in pvc trim with inch diameter spade bit.
In this video this old house general contractor tom silva explains how to deck over a concrete stoop.
But first let s discuss each of the possible building options.
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Cut pvc trim boards to wrap around stoop using circular saw.
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.
Apply foam adhesive to back of trim.
Next you can install your capped composite deck over concrete like you would if were installing the boards on a traditional deck.
The added 5 makes building a wood deck possible if you do it right along with a little bit of additional work.
Drive concrete screws into each hole with an impact driver.
Is your old concrete patio an eyesore.
You can avoid the cost and mess of tearing it out by just screwing down wood sleepers and decking over it.
There are three common foundations if you choose to build a wooden deck.