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Has anyone put decking over paving slabs?

  • 11-05-2014 07:10PM
    #1
    Spanish Eyes
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    Decking wouldn't be my first choice, however, we have a paved patio out the back, inherited. And grand.

    But I would like to raise the height of the patio to get a better view of the mountains in the distance. The current situation is a bit too low to make the best of the view.

    Any suggestions?

    And thanks.


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  • #2
    Carpenter
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    I did it years ago and it worked out fine


  • #3
    Spanish Eyes
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    Carpenter wrote: »
    I did it years ago and it worked out fine

    Thanks C.

    I think I needed a rebuttal to those who would insist I needed to take up the patio for a foundation or summat!


  • #4
    rje66
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,386 ✭✭✭rje66


    Spanish Eyes wrote: »
    Decking wouldn't be my first choice, however, we have a paved patio out the back, inherited. And grand.

    But I would like to raise the height of the patio to get a better view of the mountains in the distance. The current situation is a bit too low to make the best of the view.

    Any suggestions?

    And thanks.

    doubt it would be a problem, as it will be a similar/better foundation than the new one. do it.


  • #5
    cheif kaiser
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 635 ✭✭✭cheif kaiser


    My decking is installed on top of an old patio and in my opinion it's a lot better than having it over grass. The frame of the decking is bolted to the house and we used broken paving slabs and roof slate to lift it up off the old paving and make it level. Has been there approx. 4 years and no problems at all.


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