This kind of deck takes a little work but gets easier as you go.
Floating deck very low deck over concrete.
A sleeper system is a substructure comprising joists that sit between a solid surface such as concrete and the decking.
For this low deck application you will probably not be able to use a hidden deck fastening system because there isn t adequate room.
Below are eight reasons to build a floating deck.
You would also have to remove some of the grade to use this solution.
But beware of these three situations.
For synthetic decking use a 16d nail to space the boards apart.
An old cracked partially sunken concrete patio can be an eyesore if not a safety hazard.
It is the lowest ground anchor system on the market a secure system for decks as low as 2.
Demolishing it and replacing it with new poured concrete is an economical but extremely labor intensive process.
Even if your patio is in terrible shape you can deck over it.
Floating decks don t take as much work as a fixed deck.
The titan deck foot anchor could possibly be the best approach for building a low level deck with your space and height restriction.
It s incredibly durable and best of all easy to maintain.
Instead consider covering your aging concrete patio with decking.
1 you can build a floating deck over concrete very quickly and easily.
Plus you can install fiberon decking easily over a patio or on a rooftop space on a sleeper system.
They are elevated a bit above the ground and they can be moved from one area of your yard to another.
Now you are ready to deck over the low deck joist system as you would on any deck.
Layout the deck boards perpendicular to the joists.