Rosco2017 Posted March 14, 2015 Share Posted March 14, 2015 How would you build a raised concrete deck? The builder I work for uses this instead of a regular deck. I'm trying to figure out the best way to build this. How would you build this? I was going to use the slab tools, but if there was an easier way, I'm all ears! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosco2017 Posted March 14, 2015 Author Share Posted March 14, 2015 Now how in the hannah montanna did that last pic get flipped upside down?! Sorry about that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glennw Posted March 14, 2015 Share Posted March 14, 2015 How about a room with a concrete floor? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kbird1 Posted March 14, 2015 Share Posted March 14, 2015 Just make the "deck" planks 3" thick concrete material with no gap (0") and make the planks 1/2 the width of the deck or wider so you don't see joints , it works but maybe someone can point out the downfalls if any of my method? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosco2017 Posted March 14, 2015 Author Share Posted March 14, 2015 Mick, I'd have to say that so far your method is pretty quick and easy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kbird1 Posted March 14, 2015 Share Posted March 14, 2015 Looks good if you are specing the deck make sure it has waterproof membrane of some kind under it .and up the walls..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dshall Posted March 14, 2015 Share Posted March 14, 2015 Just make the "deck" planks 3" thick concrete material with no gap (0") and make the planks 1/2 the width of the deck or wider so you don't see joints , it works but maybe someone can point out the downfalls if any of my method? concrete deck with wood posts.JPG That my friend is clever. You get the overhang at edge of deck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRAWZILLA Posted March 14, 2015 Share Posted March 14, 2015 I guess you could also just use a slab in place of the deck boards. you would still have the structure to hold it up. With a slab or ramp you could slope it for drainage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheKitchenAbode Posted March 14, 2015 Share Posted March 14, 2015 Interesting application. Did you have to do anything special with the construction or concrete mix to address potential expansion/contraction issues or upheaving through freeze/thaw cycles? Could be a bit cool on the feet in the morning but the mass could be a nice heat retainer in the evening. Graham Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRAWZILLA Posted March 14, 2015 Share Posted March 14, 2015 Not sure, I haven't done this before, but I have done some underground rooms with concrete ceilings, lots of rebar and waterproofing. I guess you could put a heat source in the slab for snow, like they do with driveways now in the mountains near me. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheKitchenAbode Posted March 14, 2015 Share Posted March 14, 2015 I was thinking the same thing just after I pressed "Post". In slab heating would be ideal, deck could be used all year round, especially when there's a hot tub. Graham Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheKitchenAbode Posted March 14, 2015 Share Posted March 14, 2015 Could be on the edge in creating a new product!!! A concrete precast plank or module, prewired say 1" below the surface, foam insulation below to keep the heat on the desired surface. Install where desired, on-grade or above, Connect together and enjoy the warmth and snow melting, decks, walkways, balconies.... Not dissimilar to a prewired gypsumboard (drywall) panel for radiant heat ceiling applications in electrically heated homes (if they are still around). Graham Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill_Emery Posted March 15, 2015 Share Posted March 15, 2015 Attached is a detail of a concrete deck with sheet metal planking. this is generally how it's done in my region. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill_Emery Posted March 15, 2015 Share Posted March 15, 2015 In the attached plan I've used a roof plane drawn at the basement level to represent the concrete deck to allow the framing and the concrete to slope and 1/4" to the foot. The deck room has no floor, so that floor framing will not generate and the rafters can take the place of level floor joists. The framing isn't perfect, but I've left it just the way Chief generates it; this could easily be corrected. It takes a bit of effort to get the railings to generate above the roof plane. roof deck.plan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HumbleChief Posted March 15, 2015 Share Posted March 15, 2015 Nice Bill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill_Emery Posted March 16, 2015 Share Posted March 16, 2015 Thanks Larry, I've been following your thread on the structure tab of the room DBX. It's frustrating to run into the limitations of what Chief is able to do without some kind of work around. This is a similar situation where I just want to generate a railing over a roof, and there is just no easy way. It reminds me of the Joke: How do you get an elephant out of a Safeway shopping cart? The answer is you take the S out of Safe, and the F out of Way. But after you think about it you come to the conclusion that, "There is no "F" in Way". I think using Chief is sometimes like trying to get that elephant out of the cart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BryceEngstrom Posted March 16, 2015 Share Posted March 16, 2015 Yeah, that's nice Bill. I like the way the railing stays level with this method too. I screwed around with ramps and having railings follow them with a project like this a ways back with limited success. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HumbleChief Posted March 16, 2015 Share Posted March 16, 2015 Thanks Larry, I've been following your thread on the structure tab of the room DBX. It's frustrating to run into the limitations of what Chief is able to do without some kind of work around. This is a similar situation where I just want to generate a railing over a roof, and there is just no easy way. It reminds me of the Joke: How do you get an elephant out of a Safeway shopping cart? The answer is you take the S out of Safe, and the F out of Way. But after you think about it you come to the conclusion that, "There is no "F" in Way". I think using Chief is sometimes like trying to get that elephant out of the cart. Funny, and frustrating at the same time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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