Evaluate the concrete s condition.
Install deck over concrete patio.
If you are considering other major improvements for your property a new patio would give you more flexibility and lower your total expenses.
Doors that open onto the patio may need to be raised.
Set up 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.
If the damage to your concrete patio appears too far gone consult with a local trexpro.
We began with the darker accent boards screwing them into place temporarily to act as guides for the field boards.
You have to clean the surface of the concrete slab.
Installing decking over a concrete patio raises the level of the patio.
Gravel sand dirt and concrete pavers are not suitable materials upon which to install the sleepers and decking because the sleepers are not sturdy enough to span gaps as with a normal raised deck.
The old patio s surface must be solid and reasonably flat.
It is an easy part of the process.
When we reached the end of the deck we removed the center divider board and cut it to final length.
Install the sleepers directly on the concrete.
But beware of some situations and then start your work.
Building a raised deck over concrete patio.
The average cost to install a patio is a little over 3 000 compared to the 7 000 average cost to build a new deck.
Follow proper safety precautions including wearing eye protection when using power tools.
Installing deck flooring on a cement patio my husband harrison and i have wanted to change out our patio floor since the day we bought the house.
To install a composite deck over concrete you re going to need a sleeper system.
In these cases some people choose to replace a deck with a patio.
Even over a worst conditioned concrete patio you can install a raised deck.
In this guide we ll provide you with basic instructions to help install a composite deck over concrete.