How Do You Build A Deck Above A Covered Patio?
Patios are a wonderful way to increase the entertaining space of your house. When weather permits, decks allow you to extend the party outdoors and enjoy barbecues, yard games and nature’s surroundings. However, if the weather is not cooperating, patios cannot afford these freedoms. Covered patios allow homeowners to continue to enjoy their “outdoor room” even through inclement weather. Building a deck atop a covered patio can add even more room to your outdoor entertaining on those nice days. Dig footers for your deck posts. Dig 4-foot-deep holes along the perimeter of your patio at the most 8 feet apart from one another. Place one end of the 6-by-6 inch posts in the holes (make sure your posts are at least 12 feet long). Fill with three bags of Sakrete a piece. Fill the hole the rest of the way with water, and use the plumb line to make sure your posts are perpendicular. Make a deck frame by building a “box” of the 2-by-6 inch lumber and then placing cross members in the inside of th
