In this video i am going to show you how to build a deck right over an existing concrete slab.
Building a deck over concrete nz.
Composite decking has been used in the united states for around 30 years but our high uv levels made the plastic components of earlier composite decking warp.
Flat access with no step where the deck meets the building doorway.
Owners of properties with a balcony or deck should consider whether any of these risk factors exist.
The decks can be.
In fact for this kind of construction it s best to over build the deck.
As well as being a more eco friendly option eco decking has other.
Using 4 by 4 posts when building a freestanding deck.
Luckily we ve got some great outdoor flooring ideas over concrete starting with building a deck.
Whatever you do don t skimp on materials i e.
Nexgen decking nexgen maintenance free composite and aluminium decking with up to a 50 year stain and fade warranty.
A balustrade clad with lightweight materials with a plaster finish.
The results look just like a deck but getting them is much easier and less expensive than building a deck from scratch.
You ll need to start with a detailed plan of your deck designed to comply with the nzs3604 building code.
If you have a concrete slab that is in good shape it is very e.
A slab with this much damage can t be fixed.
Aj45kit is designed to provide a top of the joist height from 86mm using 100mm length fully threaded bolts 70mm x 45mm joists to 150mm 90mm x 45mm joists.
For example i constructed each beam from 2 by 10 boards laminated together to form a big brawny 4 by 10.
In building nzs 3631 1988 new zealand timber grading rules nzs 3640 2003 chemical preservation of round and sawn timber.
Learn everything you need to know about installing concrete footings to support your deck.
Check out our deck footing frost map to help you understand how deep your footings will need to be excavated.
If you don t want to design your own deck you can get a licensed building practitioner or an engineer to do this.
How to build a deck over a concrete slab.
Advances in technology have enabled new composites to be developed which hold up in new zealand s harsh uv rays.
We will teach you how to determine the code compliant size of your footings based on the soil type and tributary loads.
Attached to the building cantilevered free standing.
Ajh45g is designed to provide a top of the joist height from 86mm using 60mm long bolts 70mm x 45mm joists to.
But it can be covered up and this article will show you how.
Insert 10mm hex bolt through base plate.
Holes or cuts in the waterproof floor surfacing.
See our how to design a deck easy as guide video this will take you through the process step by step.
Untreated kiln dried timber used for structural support.