That's not a fence, that's extra fire wood.

The location is also too close to the structure as well.

"At least 6 inches from fireworks, ammo, and powder storage. But it's not a code, it's more like a guideline." --Cap'n Barbossa

Well, probably not hidden. But it would prevent any tall plant from tipping over in the wind. Like a 5' lemon tree that gets dragged outside every summer.

3/4" is pushing the limit of a single pour, depending on the specific product you use. Also, that shit ain't cheap. I'd avoid using self leveler unless the floor is so out of flat/level that you can't address it with the Duroc and a mortar bed

I hear that. I think self leveler is such a cool product. But the one time I installed it in a very small bathroom project, was one of the most stressful things I've ever done. I only needed three bags, but mixing the three bags and getting it poured and squeegeed out in the 10 minutes it takes to set up too much to level itself anymore was awful. In the end I did end up with one small section that wasn't perfectly level, but I was able to deal with that. I'll never do even a small pour on my own again, and I definitely won't do a big pour at all. I don't have that many competent friends.

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I just finished learning this mistake. 80sqft is not fun to remove with a sledgehammer.

Used both and steel wool and an orbital sander with 40 grit. 3M makes a removal product and has a video (I’m still seeing residue in the video), but that bond seems subatomic.

Thanks. I’ve ordered the tape, and this will be next in line.

3M VHB tape or clear silicone. VHB can pull paint when removed but silicone wont.

For just one inch of height? Sounds a bit ludicrous to me.

You mentioned it’s a porch so I automatically think it’s gonna get below freezing in there. Laminate flooring is intended for buildings that will have temperatures maintained between 65 and 85 degrees Fahrenheit.
Do otherwise at your own risk.

FYI…. Self leveler is great but it doesn’t “self level” completely. You need the right roller to spread it out. Don’t just mix it and dump it out and expect a good result.

That is what I was thinking. Going level could prove trouble down the road. Pretty much every exterior door I have even seen tends to be a tad bit above exterior level.

If you do plan on using this for a real fire, make sure you have plenty of water (either a hose or large bucket) nearby. My husband and I live in the burbs and have a large fire pit. We make sure it is completely out when we are done, nothing is more annoying than old smoke drifting through to bug your neighbors.

Maybe not the answer you're looking for but if it were me, I'd rip up the existing tiles and re-tile it rather than using laminate. Part of it is that I like the look and feel of tiles and actually like installing them too.

I'd be ok with the the porch being a small step down from the main house than perfectly level. You can also get thicker tiles to close the gap a little.

My preferred solution for the underlayment as well. From there you could put Ditra and a heated tile floor in, which is so nice to take off the chill.

In my town code is 25 feet from permanent structure. I had one in the middle of my deck and upon second time using it my neighbor called the fire department on me and they made me take it down

Lay 2x4 pressure treated flat on existing concrete fasten with ramset or concrete screws that is inch and half to inch five eighths then add 5/8 to 3/4 plywood to get desired height the concrete screws are called tapcons, there are other cement fasteners just whatever works best.

100% this. Plus it's pretty easy to make a threshold that covers a 1" height difference. Especially compared to raising the level of an entire floor.

If VHB tape doesn't work, E6000 glue is another magical item, but takes 24h to cure.

It depends on the situation.

I might consider the DRICORE subfloor system for areas like this. It insulates the concrete, making the room dryer. Can be shimmed effectively to get everything perfectly level. Far quicker than multiple layers of pouring and installing plywood. Although the underlayer should be vented or drained in some way. And you are paying for the benefits.

Thats why you frame up off existing for new sheathing

Frame up a new subfloor off the existing