Low-level deck over concrete slab

[englishd]

Hi new member who is interested in low level deck on concrete slab but have very little clearance at my doorway threshold. Has anyone got any advice as I don’t want to step down into the house from the decking, attached photos 

 

[MitchellMc]

Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community @englishd. It's wonderful to have you join us, and many thanks for your question on low-level decking.

There doesn't appear to be enough room to create a traditional deck with your height requirements. What is the total working height from the Pebblecrete to the top of the door threshold? If you were to create a deck here, you'd likely be placing timber directly on the Pebblecrete and cladding it.

You might like to read through @Adam_W's article on How to build a low-level deck, where he discusses the need for air circulation and drainage under a deck.

Please let us know if you have any questions.

Mitchell

[englishd]

Thanks for your comments Mitchell, what do you think about cutout of the decking and stepping down to the doorway?

[MitchellMc]

That's certainly an option @englishd, but as a general rule, you don't want a step right next to a doorway as it can become a trip hazard. You might like to lay an area outside the door at the same level and then step up onto the deck after that.

Mitchell