Apply foam adhesive to back of trim.
Deck over concrete stoop.
To install a composite deck over concrete you re going to need a sleeper system.
It s a fairly simple project and the cost is reasonable 3 to 6 per sq.
Ft but expect a weekend or two of hard labor.
A massive concrete stoop will be difficult to remove.
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Here are a few key factors to consider.
Cover the patio with a thin layer of sand lay pavers over it and the results look like a standard paver patio.
A sleeper system is a substructure made up of joists that sits on the surface of the concrete below the decking.
Cut pvc trim boards to wrap around stoop using circular saw.
Run bead of hot melt glue across miter joints and press trim board against stoop.
Updated apr 30 2019.
Counterbore holes in pvc trim with inch diameter spade bit.
Conceal each anchor in decking with a plug cut from a composite decking board.
A concrete slab provides a firm stable base for pavers.
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Some builders choose to build over the stoop instead.
A concrete stoop with steps can be a formidable obstacle when trying to build a deck.
Attach the wood composite decking to the top of the concrete stoop using the same masonry anchors.
How to build a deck over an ugly cement stoop.
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Erin francois if like us you have an old concrete stoop that has more than seen better days rather than going through the hassle of tearing it out why not give it a facelift.
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Drill holes through each counterbore.
But what does one need to take into account when planning this type of cover up.
Build a deck over a concrete stoop with this old house.
A floating composite deck.
In recent years it s become more and more common for homeowners to reconsider their concrete patios for something more attractive and easier to maintain.
Building a deck on concrete will need if we ever extend the porch around the house to make it all uniform wood decking.
Sweep decking clean of all debris.