I ve finally managed to complete my merbau 90x20mm hardwood 3 4mm gap deck over existing concrete.
Very low deck over concrete.
Bluemetal s low deck over concrete finished but not finished.
Or if your deck blocks are too low the joist will be suspended and over a longer distance.
Screws should penetrate the concrete by at least 1 in so 3 1 4 in.
Layout the deck boards perpendicular to the joists.
This allows you to remove and or replace deck boards any decking material can be damaged or if access under the deck becomes necessary.
Check the drainage of the concrete patio.
For this low deck application you will probably not be able to use a hidden deck fastening system because there isn t adequate room.
Allow a gap of at least 1 4 between the deck boards for additional ventilation and drainage.
They are elevated a bit above the ground and they can be moved from one area of your yard to another.
Below are eight reasons to build a floating deck.
As you drill dust compresses around the drill bit.
1 you can build a floating deck over concrete very quickly and easily.
Clean the area thoroughly mix and pour your chosen material into the sunken area and run a straightedge over the newly poured mix until it is level with the surrounding concrete.
Use face fasteners not hidden fasteners to attach the deck boards to the sleepers.
In low spots where we had to stack up shims we switched to 3 3 4 in.
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Hi guys after reading and posting on this forum and with some great advice and critique.
Just make sure that any low spots where the concrete has settled have stopped sinking before you start a new project on the same area.
Fill in any spots where rainwater pools with either self leveling compound or a concrete topping mix.
If you use deck blocks to support 2x6 joists at various locations you have to have the elevations just right or the joist will rest on the highest deck block and not the others.
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This can result in a bouncy sensation as you walk on it.
Now you are ready to deck over the low deck joist system as you would on any deck.
Floating decks don t take as much work as a fixed deck.