concrete tends to retain moisture and heat much longer than other materials. if the concrete becomes very hot in high humidity it will release enormous amounts of warm wet air directly into the face of the decking on top of it. as the wood absorbs this excess heat and humidity it will twist warp and cup.【Get Price】
deck joists in progress--building a deck on top of existing patio building a deck over concrete diy deck ideas learn more at the website above simply press the grey link for even more alternatives rubber decking deck building is one of the most fun projects you can engage in. deck and cover building a wooden deck over a concrete one see more【Get Price】
the existing slabs may or may not be able to support the columns check with your local building codes department . again i recommend you contact a local contractor who will be able to visually inspect and recommend the best approach for your specific situation. we hope this helps you know how to build a porch over concrete.【Get Price】
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7. use a drill and ½-inch-diameter plug cutter to cut plugs from pvc trim. 8. install plugs into the counterbored holes using hot-melt glue; trim the plugs flush with a sharp chisel. 9. attach the wood-composite decking to the top of the concrete stoop using the same masonry anchors.【Get Price】
more front porch progress building a wood porch over an existing concrete porch oh and by the way i will be building new steps. the current steps will no longer work since the concrete steps are 5.5 inches high and the last step onto the porch is now over 9 inches high. so the concrete steps will be torn out【Get Price】
our patio steps have settled and are no longer level. this is how i overcame the leveling issue and built deck type steps. see it cleaned up here..【Get Price】
how to extend a concrete patio slab by: afterwards add finely crushed gravel over the soil ensuring that it amounts to about four inches. and make sure they’re level. hammer wooden stakes outside the frame so that they provide support when you pour the concrete into the form. the stakes should be strong and push against the frame.【Get Price】
then build a perimeter or a wood brace that is the same height as you want to concrete to be. make sure the braces are level and lay down a barrier of wire mesh over the existing concrete inside of the barrier. pour and spread a thin later of scratch coat and then add a bond layer on top of the coat.【Get Price】