In this guide we ll provide you with basic instructions to help install a composite deck over concrete.
Composite deck over concrete porch.
Set up a sleeper system.
Thick pvc trim 3 16 x 3 1 4 in.
But what does one need to take into account when planning this type of cover up.
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Drill holes through each counterbore.
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Cut pvc trim boards to wrap around stoop using circular saw.
Installing composite decking over a concrete porch.
A floating composite deck.
Run bead of hot melt glue across miter joints and press trim board against stoop.
A sleeper system is a substructure made up of joists that sits on the surface of the concrete below the decking.
Apply foam adhesive to back of trim.
Counterbore holes in pvc trim with inch diameter spade bit.
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.
To install a composite deck over concrete you re going to need a sleeper system.
When they re flat on the ground or on a slab though they re called sleepers really just joists on a surface and can be used this way because the slab underneath is carrying most of the weight.
Here are a few key factors to consider.
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