In this video we show you a nice and easy small diy project for the homeowners who need more patio space.
Extend concrete patio with deck.
Pouring additional concrete can get expensive.
Adding additional space to your concrete patio becomes a necessity if you need more room to entertain or relax.
Extending and painting the cement pad.
Permits are required in many areas to pour concrete and that usually involves hiring a contractor driving the cost of this project into the thousands.
I d like to extend the concrete patio so it matches the dimensions of the deck.
There are several price factors to consider when you determine where your patio will fall on the 1 650 to 4 200 budget range.
Concrete patio price factors.
To save on time and money we left the existing concrete slab.
From as little as 900 for a 100 square foot space to as much as 10 000 for 400 square feet.
Extend the concrete patio.
Also we chose to extend on either side of the existing concrete so we wouldn t have to disturb any of the existing sprinkler heads that were in front of the concrete space since we have a sprinkler system in the front and back.
Shape of the patio.
Just mix the cement based powder with water and spread it over the patio.
The deck posts are set outside of the patio set on footings underground so the posts are buried.
A deck extension is not difficult to build.
Familiarize yourself with the names of deck components.
Essentially it is an added section supported by part of the existing structure.
Another possibility is to restyle a slab patio as a deck.
Of course you will require additional manpower if you want to pour large amounts of concrete but if the extension is minor you can do it yourself.
Quikrete concrete resurfacer and sakrete flo coat are two common brands.
Size of the patio.
The new section can either be a step up or a step down.
An alternative to pouring more concrete is extending the concrete patio with pavers.
That makes for a 6x20 extension.
Vertical posts are set deep into the ground on concrete and secured with gravel.
Extending the patio is relatively easy and it will add the extra area you desire.
Even if you hire a contractor it s wise to know the basic deck building process so you understand what s going on.
You can repair cracks and resurface over them but the cracks may return.
Simple shapes like squares and rectangles will be at the bottom end of the budget while more.
Under the deck is a 40 year old well settled 12x20x6 concrete patio.
Local codes will likely dictate.
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