Then the deck flooring boards literally snap into place on the clip in accessories.
How to lay decking boards on concrete.
Pre drill with a 25mm spade bit 15 20mm deep.
Keep drainage in mind and the end result is an attractive durable surface.
With a 10mm concrete drill bit drill a hole in the concrete.
Lay a form of weed control fabric over the cleared area to prevent weeds growing up through the deck.
Shift the decking where needed.
Marking out the batterns im using 90 x 19mm merbau decking and the maximum joist spacing or decking can span between each joist is 450mm we have simply marked on the ground where each battern will be laid.
Place a galvanized dyna bolt galvanized is used for external use and will not rust.
Many people choose to lay their decking frame on concrete slabs.
Use the circular saw and cut the boards to length.
Start by securing two by four runners or sleepers to the concrete then attach decking to the runners.
Firstly they provide a level stable base for your frame to rest on one which is not uneven or changeable.
Regardless of the style of your property and purpose you now know how to lay decking on concrete.
To keep step heights equal you ll have to raise the treads by the same distance you raise the patio 2 1 2 to 3 1 2 in.
When used with a sleeper system fiberon composite decking is approved for installation with 1 of clearance from the bottom of the deck board to the pad concrete surface meaning you can now install fiberon deck boards almost anywhere.
Weighing down the fabric will ensure it is held in place.
On concrete steps that s a straightforward job.
Hint tent hooks are useful for securing the weed control fabric.
If the boards are placed on a concrete stoop allow the boards to overlap 1 to 2 inches over the edge of the concrete.
One by one board by board it starts to come together.
These help if you plan on laying your deck directly on the ground.
First you lay the grid pieces down.
You can treat them just like the patio screwing sleepers to the treads and risers and decking over them.
On top of the grids you place the clip in accessories according to the instructions.