The sleeper s layout will depend on decking layout.
Building deck over concrete stairs.
Thick pvc trim 3 16 x 3 1 4 in.
A well designed front porch or deck is an inviting feature on most homes.
Counterbore holes in pvc trim with inch diameter spade bit.
At first you have to plan a layout.
Installing a multi color 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.
You should remember the extra sleepers for stairs.
Building a deck over concrete steps.
To cover the ends of the sleepers install deck fascia board.
Here are a few key factors to consider.
Completely demolish the concrete porch and build a 100 wooden one in its place or use the concrete as a base and just add wood on top of it.
Apply foam adhesive to back of trim.
Most of the time you will need to break the concrete apart using a sledge hammer or jack hammer and haul the debris away.
A concrete stoop with steps can be a formidable obstacle when trying to build a deck.
A massive concrete stoop will be difficult to remove.
Replacing the concrete deck with wood could have been done in one of two ways.
For standard decking you need some parallel sleepers.
Run bead of hot melt glue across miter joints and press trim board against stoop.
Mark the location of the sleeper on the concrete patio.
Drill holes through each counterbore.
Instead of removing those concrete front steps save some time by building a wood deck over and around them.
Cut pvc trim boards to wrap around stoop using circular saw.
Concrete screws decking flashing tape plastic shims self leveling compound treated 2x4s.
3 tips for building a deck over concrete.
But what does one need to take into account when planning this type of cover up.
Steps to build a raised deck over a concrete patio plan a layout.
A floating composite deck.
Since our concrete was in good condition and would offer a solid base we decided to keep it and just cover it all with wood.