Cracks and craters with minimal growth may still be covered without issue but be cautious if an area of your patio sinks year after year.
Build a low deck over concrete patio.
For a good conditioned concrete base building a raised deck is easy.
First laying deck boards on top of the existing patio without any joists to secure it from below will be free to move twist or just feel bouncy as you walk on it.
Evaluate the concrete s condition.
Layout the deck.
They will run perpendicular to the decking material.
Check the drainage of the concrete patio.
How to build a wood deck over a concrete patio step 1.
Fill in any spots where rainwater pools with either self leveling.
Now you are ready to deck over the low deck joist system as you would on any deck.
How to build a deck over an existing patio slab with low clearance.
You can build a raised deck over concrete base in two ways.
Lay the joists across the concrete perpendicular to the house wall at 16 inches on center.
If the damage to your concrete patio appears too far gone consult with a local trexpro.
Thick pvc trim 3 16 x 3 1 4 in.
Plan the layout of your sleepers.
Or you can use the slab as the base of the deck and use wood as the top of this deck.