Building a concrete deck in Pretoria, while time consuming and complicated, is absolutely doable by oneself if you want to save a little bit of money.
How to Build a Second Floor Concrete Deck
Here we are going to give you the bare bones steps on how to build a second floor concrete deck so you can attempt to DIY !
- Check the foundation of the house. A concrete floor is very heavy and the foundation might be unable to deal with such a weight.
- Prepare the floor by laying down strong wood sheeting, that will act as a sub-floor. Once it is done, add a layer of plastic that is at least 4 mm thick so the concrete will set properly.
- Add the cement carefully, making sure you leave enough room for doors and duct work. Mark the walls to make sure.
- Finish and level the floor.
- Once the concrete is fully dry, you can polish it or give it a shine if you so wish.
