Concrete on raised deck
southtowniceman
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Comments (13)it's past summer, but i'll add my 2 cents, may be for next year will come in handy. how about using cinderblocks or pavers with holes in them to allow for drainage - use them as a bottom layer to support the box. then fit inside window screen netting or perforated metal grid to retain the soil . and then put a layer of argi-cloth, permiable, for drainage. it'll prevent buggies from crowling in thru the bottom too. when soil is on concrete, doesn't it stain it? if you use pavers, the soil will remain cooler too and drainage is much easier....See MoreConvert a 2nd level deck into a concrete deck/patio
Comments (9)Appreciate the info on the Deckstone, I like how the tiles look and the materials sound so much better than composite deck materials. Never understand the logic of putting material that would rot or go bad into a product for exterior use, like putting wood in the composite wood, and those masonite sidings that had paper in it? It is like waiting for disaster to happen. Tried to figure out if 'regular' exterior tiles weight less than Deckstone, and found this site:http://www2.daltile.com/exteriors.cfm. It lists a lot of choices just not able to get the info of the weight per sq.ft. like Deckstone has listed. John made some excellent points, I would need steel frame for a concrete deck. That would be costly. I am leaning on tiling the deck. So far after talking with two contractors, I basically had to redo the decking to hold the extra weight of the tiles. I am waiting for my handyman to come and confirm the cost and whether he is comfortable to do it or not. I think he is pretty honest to let me know his comfort level. I will let you know how that goes. If you find anything else please let me know....See MoreAdvice on new deck...On top of concrete, or remove concrete?
Comments (8)If the current slab is at least 3000 PSI concrete you will never generate that force on that deck even with dynamic forces. If your posts are 6X6 then the weight that slab should be able to bear on one post is about 81,000 pounds dead weight. Of course you will only have about 15,000 pounds maximum distributed over 8 posts. I wouldn't tie the deck to the house though if you are in a freeze thaw climate. The slab will raise and lower during freeze thaws. This might damage the siding or facade. If the concrete has large voids underneath it then the load it can carry will greatly decrease, and may not be able to hold the deck without cracking. If there is wiremesh in the slab or rebar the flexural strength will be enough to span a small void. Either way the crack wont open up if mesh is properly installed....See MoreHelp with 3" raised concrete platform? Tile/concrete??
Comments (4)I think it's going to be hard to get a good answer when we can't really see what you have with such grainy and poorly lit pictures. Can you use a different camera a post better ones? You might also stand farther out in the yard, showing the new patio space with the old patio in the background. You mention that the patio is raised, but this cannot be seen in the picture. You need to show it so we can understand how it might have an impact, if it does. Also, what would make a difference is your plan. Do you have one that you can post so we can see the layout. If the white line is half-way accurate, I can't imagine that the end result is going to look good no matter what kind of surface or finish you use. It's too contra for me anyway....See Moreaidan_m
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