Update an Older Home With a Deck
An older home with a concrete pad porch is updated by construction of a redwood deck and flower box.
Update an older home with a custom redwood deck complete with flower box:
How to Remove a Concrete Porch
The first step in adding a redwood deck to an older house is to break up the existing concrete porch, followed by setting the new support posts.
How to Construct a Deck Perimeter
With the support posts anchored in dried concrete, the next step in the project is constructing the deck perimeter.
How to Install Floor Joists and Deck Boards
Having established the deck perimeter, the floor joists are finished and the redwood decking is attached.
How to Build Custom Deck Railings
With the deck floor complete, build custom railings. The decks support posts serve as mounts for the new railing system.
How to Build a Flower Box
The deck is completed with construction of a flower box and applying a fresh coat of deck stain.
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