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WEBSep 21, 2023 · Should I put some type of water barrier between the concrete and 2x4 joists. 2. I'm not planning on attaching the deck to the concrete or house (field stone foundation) just floating over the slab. 3. I wasn't going to use joist hangers just pocket hole to attach the joists since this will lay on top of the concrete.
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WEBMar 10, 2010 · This would put the level of the deck about 3 inches above concrete patio level. I have determined that PT 2 x6 framing , 16" on center for 5/4 x 6 PT decking, will work, supported by concrete blocks (in lieu of floating deck piers- too high for my project).
Ideas for deck over concrete patio and beyond-pics-
WEBApr 30, 2009 · The heigth of the sliding patio door and bedroom door is ~11", so this is the absolute max heigth of the finished deck. I am thinking of maybe a floating deck. I originally was interested in the preformed concete pier that sit on the ground for over the patio, but my calculations using those puts my finished deck somewhere around 13"
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WEBApr 8, 2020 · I have a 4" concrete slab (ground level) in good condition (poured about 5 years ago). It slopes 2% away from the house. I want to build a floating deck next to the home, it will be 23.5' x 22' (the slab covers most of this area, except the deck will extend 2 or 3 feet past this border on two sides, other two sides butt up to house).
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WEBMay 26, 2012 · Building Floating Deck over ground and Concrete slab. I have an ugly as heck concret slab out the back of the house. It's 15 years old and just too small to BBQ + guests. I'm planning on building a floating deck that spans the width of our house foundation. So the deck will go over the ground + the …
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WEBDec 20, 2021 · Building a deck over brick patio. In the spring, we’re going to have a paver patio put in to replace and expand the current brick patio in these pictures. My plan is to first build a small deck that is at the walkout height of the three steps out the slider. I’m thinking of coming about 6’-8' away from the house just to cover the sliding ...
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WEBJul 23, 2009 · Step 10 - Add Wood Finish. Choose an exterior wood stain or paint to finish your new deck. Sandpaper any and all rough areas before coating with paint or stain, and allow dry time between each coat as you apply it. Once the paint or stain is dry, add polyurethane to protect the finish further.
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WEBAug 25, 2009 · Step 3 - Prepare the Materials. Set two of the 16 foot boards on each side of the spot where you want to build the deck. These are your end caps. Cut 12 of the shorter 2x6 to measure exactly 11 feet 9 inches. These are the joists for the deck. Place one flush with each end of the deck, and nail the end caps to them.
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WEBJul 27, 2009 · Step 1 – Build Frame. Build the main deck frame by using the 2x6 lumber for the outside, and 2x4 lumber for the interior supports. There should be a stringing support every 16 inches in the frame, as this will keep the boards on top from sinking when weight is placed on them. It is best to place these supports so that they meet and are level ...
Ideas for deck over concrete patio and beyond-pics-
WEBApr 30, 2009 · Ideas for deck over concrete patio and beyond-pics- Jump to Latest 9K views 6 replies 3 participants last post by gma2rjc May 11, 2009