Steps to build a raised deck over a concrete patio plan a layout.
Building a deck over concrete stairs.
Most of the time you will need to break the concrete apart using a sledge hammer or jack hammer and haul the debris away.
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.
Instead of removing those concrete front steps save some time by building a wood deck over and around them.
Apply foam adhesive to back of trim.
After building the main deck platform locate the footings for the stair landings and pad.
At first you have to plan a layout.
A concrete stoop with steps can be a formidable obstacle when trying to build a deck.
Counterbore holes in pvc trim with inch diameter spade bit.
Mark the location of the sleeper on the concrete patio.
Some builders choose to build over the stoop instead.
I have already had tons of questions about our new steps since revealing our farmhouse front porch makeover a few weeks ago so i decided it was time to give a few more details on the project.
Advertisement a well designed front porch or deck is an inviting feature on most homes.
You should remember the extra sleepers for stairs.
Measure relative to an existing deck structure for the most accuracy.
For standard decking you need some parallel sleepers.
The whole process of building wood steps over concrete porch steps was way easier than i expected and made such a dramatic difference.