Cut pvc trim boards to wrap around stoop using circular saw.
Building a deck over concrete stairs.
A concrete stoop with steps can be a formidable obstacle when trying to build a deck.
The whole process of building wood steps over concrete porch steps was way easier than i expected and made such a dramatic difference.
Mark the location of the sleeper on the concrete patio.
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.
After building the main deck platform locate the footings for the stair landings and pad.
Mix thirty two 60 pound bags of concrete in a portable power mixer for this step.
At first you have to plan a layout.
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The sleeper s layout will depend on decking layout.
Instead of removing those concrete front steps save some time by building a wood deck over and around them.
You should remember the extra sleepers for stairs.
Apply foam adhesive to back of trim.
I have already had tons of questions about our new steps since revealing our farmhouse front porch makeover a few weeks ago so i decided it was time to give a few more details on the project.
For standard decking you need some parallel sleepers.
Steps to build a raised deck over a concrete patio plan a layout.
Most of the time you will need to break the concrete apart using a sledge hammer or jack hammer and haul the debris away.