install deck at entrance ?

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  1. deezee

    deezee Well-Known Member

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    Hi members,

    We are moving into this IP soon. Thinking of installing a deck at the entrance.
    What's your opinion on this ?
     

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    It's going to be your home - so up to you :)

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  3. Stoffo

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    Did you not consider coloring the concrete ?

    There's some pretty good epoxy coatings out there.

    It's possible to deck, but it's not like you have much height from the concrete to the threshold.......
     
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  4. Joynz

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    If you add a deck, keep a small gap for termite inspection around the sides that sit against the house.

    Also, if you oil the wood, you need to keep oiling it approx. annually to keep it looking good.
     
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  5. wylie

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    Why not tile it?
     
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  6. PerthEngineeringDraftyGuy

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    A deck would look nice there, and be pretty cheap and simple to install.
     
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    Am I missing something? It seems you wouldn't have room for joists to lay a deck on. Doing should creates a place for water to pool and your timber joists would sit in water. You can't inspect the concrete for termites or rot.

    I'd use a concrete epoxy coating or tile it.
     
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    You can buy Tuffblock plastic supports for a low deck. They may possibly work with that depth?
     
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    You can get the modular decking kits from Bunnings. Super easy to install. Four of those would be perfect for that space.
     
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    I think either tile or a deck would look nice. If decking, I'd use a hybrid as there's a lot less maintenance. You can install with a system like @Sackie has used, or put in the plastic supports like Tuffblock or similar.
     
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    Stone floor & walls (laverton style), timber ceiling with down lights
     
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  15. Paul@PAS

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    If its a strata property you need to seek approval. Outside is not your property. Could also create a leaf litter and trip hazard with things getting between the gaps as well as timber sitting on concrete creates a rot and termite hazard with water not escaping perhaps. Not a lot of space for battens. Tiling onto concrete using adhesive may make some practical sense. Leave expansion space etc. If thats new concrete adjacent in pic continuing same texture / colour is another option. Even consider Berger jet dry and paint it or colour match ? r Jet dry works well if the instructions to clean and etch the surface are followed.
     
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  16. Lizzie

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    Deck would look nice and soften the look ... plastic blocks/battens and a composite decking product would work well
     
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    Hi members, my verandah installer recommended “pebble-mix resin” for my front porch and driveway. What are the pros and cons ? Does this last ?
     

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    It will enhance the appearance. Some pebblecrete surfaces can degrade if water drips or its subject to heavy wear.
     
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    I'm personally not a fan, but it does look better than plain concrete.
     
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    there's some good aluminium subframe options available now too which are good for low clearance decks
     
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