Drive concrete screws into each hole with an impact driver.
Can you build a wood deck over a concrete porch.
Apply foam adhesive to back of trim.
Since our concrete was in good condition and would offer a solid base we decided to keep it and just cover it all with wood.
You can visit our installation page for detailed instructions on timbertech decking lines.
Drill pilot holes a maximum of 24 inches apart along the sleeper using a hammer drill to drill through the wood and into the concrete inch to inch deeper than the length of your screws.
The added 5 makes building a wood deck possible if you do it right along with a little bit of additional work.
In this video this old house general contractor tom silva explains how to deck over a concrete stoop.
Cut pvc trim boards to wrap around stoop using circular saw.
But first let s discuss each of the possible building options.
If you remove the existing patio or concrete slab you will have an added 5 to build your deck.
Counterbore holes in pvc trim with inch diameter spade bit.
Replacing the concrete deck with wood could have been done in one of two ways.
You can avoid the cost and mess of tearing it out by just screwing down wood sleepers and decking over it.
Next you can install your capped composite deck over concrete like you would if were installing the boards on a traditional deck.