Measure relative to an existing deck structure for the most accuracy.
Building a deck over concrete stairs.
At first you have to plan a layout.
Cut pvc trim boards to wrap around stoop using circular saw.
You should remember the extra sleepers for stairs.
Mark the location of the sleeper on the concrete patio.
Most of the time you will need to break the concrete apart using a sledge hammer or jack hammer and haul the debris away.
I have already had tons of questions about our new steps since revealing our farmhouse front porch makeover a few weeks ago so i decided it was time to give a few more details on the project.
Steps to build a raised deck over a concrete patio plan a layout.
Instead of removing those concrete front steps save some time by building a wood deck over and around them.
After building the main deck platform locate the footings for the stair landings and pad.
Some builders choose to build over the stoop instead.
For standard decking you need some parallel sleepers.
Mix thirty two 60 pound bags of concrete in a portable power mixer for this step.
The whole process of building wood steps over concrete porch steps was way easier than i expected and made such a dramatic difference.
The sleeper s layout will depend on decking layout.
A concrete stoop with steps can be a formidable obstacle when trying to build a deck.
A massive concrete stoop will be difficult to remove.
Counterbore holes in pvc trim with inch diameter spade bit.