The sleeper s layout will depend on decking layout.
Building a small deck over concrete steps.
Cut pvc trim boards to wrap around stoop using circular saw.
On concrete steps that s a straightforward job.
For standard decking you need some parallel sleepers.
In this video i am going to show you how to build a deck right over an existing concrete slab.
To keep step heights equal you ll have to raise the treads by the same distance you raise the patio 2 1 2 to 3 1 2 in.
The first step to building over a concrete stoop is to install a ledger board on both sides of the stoop.
Apply foam adhesive to back of trim.
Stairs connected to the patio can complicate this project.
Instead of removing those concrete front steps save some time by building a wood deck over and around them.
A massive concrete stoop will be difficult to remove.
You can treat them just like the patio screwing sleepers to the treads and risers and decking over them.
Some builders choose to build over the stoop instead.
In this video this old house general contractor tom silva explains how to deck over a concrete stoop.
If you have a concrete slab that is in good shape it is very e.
When building a landing for deck stairs typical codes require the pad to extend beyond the steps about 36 inches behind the steps about 12 inches and on the sides of the steps about 6 inches.
It can also be a demanding job so carefully plan the amount of decking you ll need and enlist any helping hands that you can.
At first you have to plan a layout.
This guide covers how to build a ground level platform as well as a single story raised deck.
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Steps to build a raised deck over a concrete patio plan a layout.
A typical pad has a 4 inch layer of gravel underneath and about 4 inches of concrete on top.
Mark the location of the sleeper on the concrete patio.
Counterbore holes in pvc trim with inch diameter spade bit.