We are building a new home and had our concrete company put in a concrete deck. It was a lot higher -pricewise- than a wooden deck, but will not have to be replaced in 15 years like the deck in our old house.

It is beautiful and does not block our two french doors (walkout basement) that are underneath it.

I just got a new digital camera, but haven't had a chance to take pics yet.

We did stamped concrete on the surface that looks like brick. The top of the deck is quite high off the ground (at least 10 ft) so we are installing a wrought iron look alike for railing that is 4 ft tall.

Watching the construction of this deck reminded me of a bridge being built. I'll try to get pics soon.

This deck is the best upgrade we made to our new home.

blsdgal, that's great! Hope you post the pics soon! ;-)

You're right about the durability of a concrete deck, and that's exactly the reason why I want to build one. Plus it's low maintenance (doesn't have to be painted every year!)

OK you forced me to figure out this camera.

Here are some pics that I just took this evening.

Hope this helps :)

Here is a link that might be useful: Concrete deck

Why are you adding all that weight to your house when you can have a deck made with fiberglass and wood . The fiberglass will seal it and you never have to worry about a leak . They are easy to clean and can be gel coated a different color any time to match your house . I do this kind of work in NJ on the houses near the ocean . Rick

Here is a link that might be useful:

No offense Rick, but the picture of the fiberglass deck product you install, while I'm certain offers many low-maintenance benefits, is, uh, butt-ugly...

If low maintenance was the only criteria used for the materials we choose for our homes, then I'd argue that most homes would be tilt-up concerete construction with flat, epdm roofing or steel roofing. While I'm sure design oriented Architects can "tame" such a beastly combo of materials, the average application would yield some butt ugly results.

Again, no doubt your product is long on practical benefits, but astehtically, it's a dud.

Is it possible to dress this pig and make it more asthetically pleasing?

Sorry to be so blunt.

bradesp

I think it looks great. Much nicer than a wood deck and much nicer than fiberglass. It will be much nicer over time with no maintenance and I think it will increase the value of your home since it's unique.

blsdgal, that deck looks awesome!

I think it looks great. You don't have to worry about splinters in your feet and not having to replace every 15 years is much friendlier on the environment. It's been to easy for us to just send everything to the landfill, we're paying now.

You don't hear alot about concrete decks on this forum due to the expense involved. Concrete decking is heavy and is generally supported by structural steel or reinforced concrete columns. Never wood. The concrete that is poured typically uses a special light-weight aggragate as opposed to the typical stuff that is poured on the ground for basements, driveways, sidewalks, roads, etc..

I would love to see the pics of this deck! I am contemplating the same things.