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Building a Deck Over Concrete or Living Space: What Homeowners Need to Know
In this episode of Deck Builders Houston, we explain what it takes to safely build a deck over an existing concrete patio, porch roof, or living space. Many homeowners want to reuse what is already there, but stacking structure on top of structure brings its own set of rules.
We start with decks over concrete, talking about when it is possible to frame a deck above an existing slab, how to handle height transitions, and why drainage and ventilation under the new deck surface matter. Then we move to decks over living space, where waterproofing, slope, and careful detailing around walls and…
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