Cut pvc trim boards to wrap around stoop using circular saw.
Building a deck over concrete stairs.
Counterbore holes in pvc trim with inch diameter spade bit.
The sleeper s layout will depend on decking layout.
The whole process of building wood steps over concrete porch steps was way easier than i expected and made such a dramatic difference.
Measure relative to an existing deck structure for the most accuracy.
Most of the time you will need to break the concrete apart using a sledge hammer or jack hammer and haul the debris away.
Mark the location of the sleeper on the concrete patio.
At first you have to plan a layout.
A massive concrete stoop will be difficult to remove.
After building the main deck platform locate the footings for the stair landings and pad.
Apply foam adhesive to back of trim.
Some builders choose to build over the stoop instead.
For standard decking you need some parallel sleepers.
Mix thirty two 60 pound bags of concrete in a portable power mixer for this step.
You should remember the extra sleepers for stairs.
Steps to build a raised deck over a concrete patio plan a layout.
Instead of removing those concrete front steps save some time by building a wood deck over and around them.
A concrete stoop with steps can be a formidable obstacle when trying to build a deck.