Update ideas for cement in backyard

I am looking for ideas for what to do to a cement deck that extends 14′ out of the back of my house. I would rather not drill it out because it’s a foot deep. I’ve been considering covering it with wood or slate, but open to ideas and experiences.

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sercanozbay | 6 years and 6 months ago

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> @sterborg714
> professional contractor
For more ideas, visit https://www.sgpmultifamily.com/

SoSlope | 6 years and 7 months ago

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“And” not “Andrew”

SoSlope | 6 years and 7 months ago

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Our neighbors colored cement Andrew cut grooves to make it look like bluestone tiles. It is beautiful and very convincing even right next to our actual bluestone tiles.

patrickburnsjr | 6 years and 7 months ago

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Hi bqeresident1. Please see attach’s w. ref to wood deck and surrounding bluestone on existing concrete back-yard. Wood deck is free-standing. Bluestone is set on bed of gravel & insulation. [AEE43092-9346-4FB1-9B6F-85E13820A2CA](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s2/:brownstoner:i6YF:aee4309293464fb19b6f85e13820a2ca.jpeg.jpg) [B132625F-BD3F-4E7B-BA9C-FA008584AD1B](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s2/:brownstoner:7DNF:b132625fbd3f4e7bba9cfa008584ad1b.jpeg.jpg) [DA6635D7-8D74-4744-AF7A-489EBB69010B](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s2/:brownstoner:EyUk:da6635d78d744744af7a489ebb69010b.jpeg.jpg) [92D331FE-A440-46EC-97D4-52D286A1DB2F](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s1/:brownstoner:RVGO:92d331fea44046ec97d452d286a1db2f.jpeg.jpg)

bqeresident1 | 6 years and 7 months ago

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Hi Carriage House – have been thinking of a similar solution to yours. Did you do the work yourself? Any tips – did you secure the deck to the patio?
thanks

sercanozbay | 6 years and 7 months ago

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You can paint it with some innovative texture or seek help from a professional contractor.

patrickburnsjr | 6 years and 7 months ago

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Surface the 8′ to 10′ depth with combustible wood decking where code compliant and surround the remaining with incombustible blue-stone, making sure your drain is open for de-cluttering. [IMG_9659](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s1/:brownstoner:oqWv:img_9659.jpg.jpg) [IMG_9273](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s1/:brownstoner:4EWS:img_9273.jpg.jpg)