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Posted by Jenniferlpaulsen on March 15, 2006, 7:21 pm
We are building a new house and are considering building a 1000 SQ FT
plus deck out of concrete. Several people have now made us worried
when they tell us horror stories about cracking/ maintenance, etc. I
just want some opinions.... If you have a concrete deck, do you like
it? How maintainable is it? etc.
Much Thanks!
Jennifer
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Posted by jimmy on March 15, 2006, 7:33 pm
On 15 Mar 2006 16:21:48 -0800, Jenniferlpaulsen@gmail.com wrote:
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>We are building a new house and are considering building a 1000 SQ FT
>plus deck out of concrete. Several people have now made us worried
>when they tell us horror stories about cracking/ maintenance, etc. I
>just want some opinions.... If you have a concrete deck, do you like
>it? How maintainable is it? etc.
If poured and cured properly on properly prepared ground a concrete deck will
last 5000 years with very little maintenance. Just ask the Romans.
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Posted by tinacci336 on March 15, 2006, 8:27 pm
It would be my opinion that there would be expansion and contraction
which would have to be taken into account. otherwise am sure you could
expect cracks to develope. Especially in that square footage.
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Posted by edgy on March 15, 2006, 9:33 pm
Jenniferlpaulsen@gmail.com wrote:
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> We are building a new house and are considering building a 1000 SQ FT
> plus deck out of concrete. Several people have now made us worried
> when they tell us horror stories about cracking/ maintenance, etc. I
> just want some opinions.... If you have a concrete deck, do you like
> it? How maintainable is it? etc.
> Much Thanks!
> Jennifer
If you pour a slab that big, you need to install expansion joints. I
don't know the proper spacing of them, but they will help keep the slab
from cracking. You will get some cracking, but nothing major. If you
want to add to the looks of the deck, check out stamped concrete. It
comes in many colors and patterns. The patterns will also help hide any
cracking. It also is sealed which helps keep dirt from staining. I have
a stamped patio (20' x 10') and it looks great.
Ed
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Posted by Edwin Pawlowski on March 15, 2006, 10:23 pm
Jenniferlpaulsen@gmail.com wrote:
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>> We are building a new house and are considering building a 1000 SQ FT
>> plus deck out of concrete. Several people have now made us worried
>> when they tell us horror stories about cracking/ maintenance, etc. I
>> just want some opinions.... If you have a concrete deck, do you like
>> it? How maintainable is it? etc.
Take a walk in any big city. Take a look at some of the wide expanses of
concrete. Are they in a condition you can live with? Yes, it is possible
to crack, but properly poured, it can last a hundred maintenance free years.
You need a proper base and expansion allowances. Just my opinion, but a
large expanse of concrete can be rather blah. But stamped concrete, or
flagstone, or some decorative touches can be very nice, very durable.
My deck is 8' off the ground and made of wood. Under the deck though, is a
concrete patio that we use often and like a lot. In the 10 years or so that
I've had it, no cracks and the only maintenance is to sweep it with a broom
or blow away some snow.
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>plus deck out of concrete. Several people have now made us worried
>when they tell us horror stories about cracking/ maintenance, etc. I
>just want some opinions.... If you have a concrete deck, do you like
>it? How maintainable is it? etc.