They are elevated a bit above the ground and they can be moved from one area of your yard to another. This kind of deck takes a little work but gets easier as you go along. Floating decks offer an effective means of camouflaging a concrete slab. However, many busy professionals shy away from the prospect of building a floating deck because they mistakenly assume the building process will require excessive time and energy.
To dispel these worries, our DIY DeckCell product is extremely quick and easy to install for even a novice. Floating decks installed above the ground floor add to the curb appeal of multi-story facilities. They are ideal for apartment complexes that feature outdoor living space. Translation: less hassle, more savings.
Ease of installation is one of the top benefits of a Deck Cell floating deck. It is also a good idea to add small spacers between the sleepers and the concrete patio. With wood decking, you have to really account for water seepage. If you have water pooling underneath the boards, it could soak into the wood and cause considerable damage. Damp wood can attract insects, cause dry rot and otherwise damage your deck.
For a wood deck, it is important to build a framework of sleepers and attach them to the concrete with plastic anchors and concrete bolts. You can use angled brackets to hold the vertical sleeper planks in place. Adding a deck over an existing concrete patio will add height. Depending on the step down from your back door to your concrete patio, this additional height could be problematic. However, you do have options if space is limited.
If you are using a composite tile that can be laid directly onto the concrete, the deck will only add an inch or so to the height of the patio. You will likely be adding retaining pieces, called fascia, at the edges of the patio to hide the sides of the tiles and hold them in place. The tiles themselves are designed to allow for water run-off, so this option may be more feasible if your patio is close in height to your back door.
On the other hand, if you have a considerable step down from the back door, a raised deck might be a big improvement! It will be a straight transition from the house to the deck, making it a lot less likely that you drop dinner before you can cook it. If you have stairs down from the back door to the patio, you can add height to the stairs themselves to compensate for the added height of the deck. This is especially easy if you are using the composite tiles that lay flush on the concrete.
Building a deck is a very attractive option for covering your old concrete patio, but there are several other options you could try. You can buy the needed supplies easily and knock out the job in a weekend. The first step will be to clean the patio. Use a pressure washer to remove stains, dirt and debris. A little tip — just this step alone can take years off the look of your old concrete patio. Removing those old mildew stains and spilled sodas is like a facelift for your patio.
Before you resurface the whole patio, spend a little time patching the cracks and pits. For this stage, mix it to a consistency that lets you apply it easily with a trowel.
Let the repairs dry completely before the next step. Once your repairs are dry, completely saturate your concrete patio with water, then remove any standing water. Work in manageable sections, as the resurfacer will set up very quickly, and make sure to separate the gaps between workspaces to maintain the spaces between slabs. Mix the resurfacer one work section at a time and apply with a long-handled trowel, then go over it with a push broom or squeegee to get that flat finish.
And if you are not sure of how you want to resurface or if you want to put new concrete over old concrete , you can look at that article to come up with your decision. If you decide to resurface your old patio, check out this video from Quikrete for a step-by-step guide. If you just want to add a little flavor to your outdoor space, adding some color to your patio might be just the thing.
There are plenty of options here, from a simple coat to diagrams and scoring. Our biggests 'issues' arose as the slab was far from completely level, and many of the boards and joists were bowed making it very challenging. Not something we would do ourselves in a hurry again, but once it's stained and has all the furniture on it, no one will ever know there are a few things that are not quite right! That is a great deck. Looks very professional. DIY is very rewarding excepy whenever we save money by doing something ourselves, i always find another way to spend it!
Yes - I decked straight over an old porch which had old terracotta tiles on it - the gaps between my boards are close enough that you can't see the tiles underneath unless you are on your hands and knees and actually looking through!!! Hi All, thanks for the comments. Was very interested in your thoughts. I will have to take a good look at the slab to see how flat it is. On face value it appears quite good. Would be a job I would love to do myself. Would find it very rewarding! Now that I have a better understanding as to the decking possibilities, my attention will need to be directed to the rest of the structure.
After all, how do you make a 50's single car garage angled flat roof into a outdoor room without making it look like a school shelter shed!!
Sorry to dig up an old thread but I am about to do the same thing and looking for some ideas. Wow that deck in the photos above looks awesome!!! I would love to have the skills to build a deck like that but wouldn't know where to start! Wow, that deck looks nice. Consult with your local building code official on the best methods for attachment.
Gap like a pro. Proper gapping is necessary for water drainage and expansion and contraction, and also allows for shrinkage associated with wood joist systems. Worried about splitting boards? Try pre-drilling surface screw holes to avoid damaging the end of your composite boards.
Know your local laws.
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