How to build a composite deck over concrete patio with limited height space.
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- čas přidán 1. 10. 2021
- I have only 2” height space from my patio ground to the sliding door, and I don’t want break the concrete, so I can not use any dimensional lumber whatever for joists or decking board. So I use 3/4×1-1/2 pvc trim board for joists and 1” composite decking board, it’s totally height is only 1-3/4”, and the pvc board can also avoid rot. To prevent blocking water drain under deck, I trimmed 1” wide tunnel every 3” on the pvc board. For connect the pvc board, I only use staples, because I don’t want break any pipeline underground, and it also save me plenty time from drilling into concrete. They can not been moved after screw decking board on them. For the steps, you have to screw it into the concrete, but you don’t worry about any pipeline under it.
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I'm so happy to have watched your video. Right now I'm in the middle of doing something very very similar. Except I made my back patio bigger. It's been giving us a hard time. With the help of your video it is going to be really easier now. Thank you.
Thank you, I’m so happy that my video can help someone!
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Fantastic job!!! Enjoy!!!
Turned out very nice😊😊
That is awesome work gave a few ideas for similar height problem
Great work...well done 🙂
Very good job 👍
Great idea
Thank you...great idea...
Very good job 👍.
Nice work. Any link on the pvc board?
Nice process! What spacing did you use on the pvc strips?
Nice job
Where did you buy the white sleeper materials? Looks great.
Online order from Home Depot
Great job. I read one of the comments and you replied that the cost was around $1,500, how many square ft do you cover? What spacing did you use on the PVC strips? Thanks.
I know your slab is different from mine however, let’s say my slab is in my backyard and doesn’t have a drainage system how would you deal with water management? Curious because I like the low profile deck but am struggling to find ideas on how to deal with drainage issues and I want a decked version of a Arizona room to turn my covered space into a controlled outdoor room style?
My patio has drain hole in the corner, so I don’t have that problem. But I think if your slab have some angle to make water flow to some direction, it will still working the same way after putting deck on.
What tool are you using to make drains on the pvc trim board?
router
If I wanted to join the pvc to my concrete, how would I? Would I use small sized concrete anchors in the pvc maybe around the edges of perimeter?
You may want use flat head concrete anchors at least 2” long, and predrill holes into the concrete. actually I did use some on the steps.
What size screws did you use to connect the composite deck to the PVC? Also when you drilled the holes i assume you only went through the decking and the pvc strip correct? Im doing the exact project around my pool now!!
I use 1-1/2” screws, just go through deck and PVC strips.
Could you use a Trex decking board since it already is notched out?
I did use it, and didn’t see any problems
Hi how thick were the pvc sleepers and do the take a screw?
3/4*1-1/2
I like your idea. Where to get PVC trim board?
From Home Depot
Why did you strip the paint on the slab before laying out the PVC board?
Because the paint is waterproofed, I removed it to increase water absorption of the concrete surface. Otherwise it will take a long time to dry up when the slab gets wet, especially if you put deck on it.
The composite boards you used have grooves for clips. Why did you decide not to use the clips?
Because the length of screw come with hidden fasteners is longer than the height of sleeper system.
how do you deal with the drain issue?
It has a sewer in the corner.
where did you get that metal piece to space boards apart
what metal piece are you using to space boards apart. from fellow JW
Home Depot, you can find it in Deck spacers category
Hey JW, I have a similar project im going to be doing, how can I get in contact with you so I can get some more info, I can pay you for your time and knowledge
You can email me at soltek66@gmail.com
What does something like this cost in total?
Around $1,500
Trash will be deposite under the deck and mushrooms will be created.
Yes, that’s probably the problem with all floating deck
That's not going to be stable enough.
Yes, I didn’t fix the sleep system on the ground, because I don’t want damage any pipeline and also don’t want drill any holes in the slab. But it still not movable.