You can avoid the cost and mess of tearing it out by just screwing down wood sleepers and decking over it.
Building a deck over concrete nz.
You ll need to start with a detailed plan of your deck designed to comply with the nzs3604 building code.
Outdure s deck framing system is perfect for improving any outdoor patio area and especially when wanting to build a deck over concrete.
The other materials for this project add up to about 1 50 per sq.
Ft so your total cost could be anywhere from 3 to 12 per sq.
Cover the bottom of the hole with 100mm of concrete.
Fill in any spots where rainwater pools with either self leveling compound or a concrete topping mix.
Any deck or balcony 1 5 m or more above cleared ground level requires a building consent.
If you don t want to design your own deck you can get a licensed building practitioner or an engineer to do this.
In this video i am going to show you how to build a deck right over an existing concrete slab.
Pour a further 100mm minimum of concrete and position the pile.
Decking ranges from about 1 50 per sq.
For treated wood to more than 10 per sq.
Feb 25 2019 is your old concrete patio an eyesore.
You can avoid the cost and mess of tearing it out by just screwing down wood sleepers and decking over it.
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Check the drainage of the concrete patio.
Place the pile back in the hole with the cut end up.
The cost of building a patio deck depends mostly on the decking you choose.
However even if a building consent is not required construction must still comply with new zealand building code requirements.
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.
It is super easy and simple to install can add significant value to your home and better still it can integrate easily with either composite decking tiles or turf.
Brace the pile in the correct position and leave to set for at least 24 hours.