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    Mar 12, 2010, 05:54 PM
    Can you install composite wood deck over concrete slap by gluing?
    We have a concrete slab, covered patio and would like to install composite decking. Can we just glue them to the concrete?
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    Mar 12, 2010, 08:28 PM

    Not unless you never have freezing, where do you live?
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    Mar 30, 2010, 08:57 PM

    Just install a platform deck over the patio. You won't regret it.
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    May 17, 2010, 06:12 PM

    Can I glue hardwood decking to concrete
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    May 17, 2010, 07:14 PM

    No you can't gavin. You should also know that you can start your own fresh post by clicking on ASK ABOUT EXTERIOR HOME IMPROVEMENT rather than tagging onto an old post. Wood in contact with concrete produces one thing, rot. Give more details about what you want/need to do
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