Steps to build a raised deck over a concrete patio plan a layout.
Building a deck over concrete stairs.
The sleeper s layout will depend on decking layout.
Mix thirty two 60 pound bags of concrete in a portable power mixer for this step.
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.
After building the main deck platform locate the footings for the stair landings and pad.
Mark the location of the sleeper on the concrete patio.
Counterbore holes in pvc trim with inch diameter spade bit.
You should remember the extra sleepers for stairs.
At first you have to plan a layout.
Cut pvc trim boards to wrap around stoop using circular saw.
For standard decking you need some parallel sleepers.
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In this video this old house general contractor tom silva explains how to deck over a concrete stoop.
A massive concrete stoop will be difficult to remove.
A concrete stoop with steps can be a formidable obstacle when trying to build a deck.
Most of the time you will need to break the concrete apart using a sledge hammer or jack hammer and haul the debris away.
The whole process of building wood steps over concrete porch steps was way easier than i expected and made such a dramatic difference.
Some builders choose to build over the stoop instead.