Cut pvc trim boards to wrap around stoop using circular saw.
Building a small deck over concrete steps.
Apply foam adhesive to back of trim.
For standard decking you need some parallel sleepers.
You can treat them just like the patio screwing sleepers to the treads and risers and decking over them.
Counterbore holes in pvc trim with inch diameter spade bit.
The first step to building over a concrete stoop is to install a ledger board on both sides of the stoop.
You should remember the extra sleepers for stairs.
In this video this old house general contractor tom silva explains how to deck over a concrete stoop.
At first you have to plan a layout.
In this video i am going to show you how to build a deck right over an existing concrete slab.
Most of the time you will need to break the concrete apart using a sledge hammer or jack hammer and haul the debris away.
Building a deck in your outdoor space can enhance your home s options for entertaining and relaxation.
It can also be a demanding job so carefully plan the amount of decking you ll need and enlist any helping hands that you can.
On concrete steps that s a straightforward job.
If you have a concrete slab that is in good shape it is very e.
To keep step heights equal you ll have to raise the treads by the same distance you raise the patio 2 1 2 to 3 1 2 in.
A typical pad has a 4 inch layer of gravel underneath and about 4 inches of concrete on top.
This guide covers how to build a ground level platform as well as a single story raised deck.
When building a landing for deck stairs typical codes require the pad to extend beyond the steps about 36 inches behind the steps about 12 inches and on the sides of the steps about 6 inches.
Some builders choose to build over the stoop instead.
Steps to build a raised deck over a concrete patio plan a layout.
The sleeper s layout will depend on decking layout.
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Stairs connected to the patio can complicate this project.