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Low-level composite deck over concrete

diy_hausdesigns
Amassing an Audience
diy_hausdesigns
diy_hausdesigns
Amassing an Audience

 

Ekodeck boards assembled over old concrete to create a new outdoor entertaining area.

 

 

The project

 

As part of the backyard renovation, we decided to build a deck as an entertaining area. We decided to use the existing concrete section and extend over part of the lawn area.

 

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Steps

 

Step 1

 

We built the frame using H3 timber at 450mm centres, propping it up with some bricks.

 

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Step 2 

 

We then added some joist tape to protect all the the timber.

 

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Step 3 

 

We levelled the deck using plastic pedestals and ensured it was flat.

 

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We also applied more weed mat over the non-concrete area to avoid any potential weed growth.

 

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Step 4

 

We then started installing the decking boards starting with the edges and then laying the boards using the Ekodeck quick fix system.

 

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Tools and materials

 

Tools used in the project:

 

  

Before and after

 

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Comments
BAditya
Getting Established

Hi @diy_hausdesigns,

 

I am Adi and i am planning to build a deck, just wanted ask do we need to anchor these plastic pedestals to ground?  if not then are they unstable? 

MitchellMc
Bunnings Team Member
Bunnings Team Member

Hi @BAditya,

 

Hopefully @diy_hausdesigns can let you know of their experience with the pedestal feet.

 

I've built a deck with them, and fixing them is unnecessary. The weight of the deck holds them down. I created a relatively small 3000 x 3000mm deck, and it's rock solid.

 

Mitchell

 

diy_hausdesigns
Amassing an Audience

Hi @BAditya I did not anchor them in my build. The weight of the whole deck is more than enough to hold it down as @MitchellMc mentioned. 

 

I'd recommend taking the time adjusting the pedestals to be completely flat on the surface. I Had to do a few re-adjustments with the frame on to ensure everything was flat and it worked out well.

 

All the best 

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