It s a fairly simple project and the cost is reasonable 3 to 6 per sq.
Wooden deck on concrete slab.
And plenty of it.
The concrete would be poured in squares 3 4 feet across with 1 4 gaps between them on all sides.
The material should be pretty obvious wood.
In this video i am going to show you how to build a deck right over an existing concrete slab.
This part is relatively easy.
A concrete slab provides a firm stable base for pavers.
In our case we just had an old.
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There are three common foundations if you choose to build a wooden deck.
Overall a concrete patio will generally be cheaper to install compared to a deck.
My thought is to put down 30 felt paper to protect the cedar and wrap the edges down into 1 2 gaps cut into the decking in line with each edge of the concrete panels.
Building a wooden deck over a concrete one step 1.
I have enough info and help for this job except can someone please advise the best way to support lift the decking frame above the concrete slabs to prevent the frame from rotting due to water entrapment.
But first let s discuss each of the possible building options.
The benefits of concrete decking over wood decking low maintenance don t worry about constantly cleaning or treating long lasting your concrete decking will last for a long time with minimal care durable if you want to build out a garden room conservatory greenhouse shed or garage on the.
Cover the patio with a thin layer of sand lay pavers over it and the results look like a standard paver patio.
If you remove the existing patio or concrete slab you will have an added 5 to build your deck.
Ft but expect a weekend or two of hard labor.
Hi i am about to install a wooden deck over my 2 ugly but solid concrete slab patios.
If you have a concrete slab that is in good shape it is very e.