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Covering concrete porch with composite decking.
My brother and i only got halfway done with what i had hoped to accomplish yesterday but we learned a lot along the way.
Sixty 3 16 x 3 1 4 concrete screws.
Kelly at view along the way shows us how to build a deck over concrete.
Attach the wood composite decking to the top of the concrete stoop using the same masonry anchors.
Perfect solution for an outdoor patio that needs updating.
Ripping up concrete and building a deck seemed like a daunting and expensive task so when we saw newtechwood deck a floor we thought it would be absolutely perfect for our space.
Exact quantities depend on the shape of your patio and the layout of the decking.
Installing deck flooring on a cement patio.
You ll need to spread mortar directly on the concrete there.
Interlocking tiles are one of the easiest ways to cover a concrete porch so even inexperienced do it yourselfers can tackle the project.
To install a composite deck over concrete you re going to need a sleeper system.
First you have to attach.
The big picture goal here is that i ll be covering my existing concrete front porch with wood so that i can stain it and it will look like a traditional wood front porch.
Concrete patio idea cover up with a deck.
Use tile to cover a concrete patio.
In recent years it s become more and more common for homeowners to reconsider their concrete patios for something more attractive and easier to maintain.
Here are a few key factors to consider.
A sleeper system is a substructure made up of joists that sits on the surface of the concrete below the decking.
Aside from the decking here s an estimate of what you ll need to cover 100 sq.
Conceal each anchor in decking with a plug cut from a composite decking board.
But what does one need to take into account when planning this type of cover up.
But you can t just put wood porch deck boards directly onto concrete.
My husband harrison and i have wanted to change out our patio floor since the day we bought the house.
Leave a base free perimeter of about 8 inches or one row of pavers around all patio edges.
Spread a thin layer of paver base on the concrete.
If your patio is cracked consider placing a layer of weed defense fabric on the concrete before you spread the paver base.
Give a tile facelift to an ordinary patio from diy network.
The tiles are available in a variety of styles and materials including stone wood and composite materials.