Decks, Patios, Porches and Docks - Deck over concrete steps

I searched the archives but didn't find this addressed. I'll be building a deck with a ledger board. The concrete steps outside by back door don't give me enough room to run the joists over it, so it looks like I'll have to notch the joists and let them rest on top of the steps. Either that, or bust the cement steps out of there. I'd rather not do that.

However, I'm concerned about rotting because of the joist-concrete contact. What's the best course of action here? Would flashing between the concrete and joist help prevent rot? Any other solutions? Thanks!

If there is any chance of these steps moving - at all, you can't attach or use them for support. It is rare that concrete stoops and steps don't over time sink to some degree. If the steps are somehow built with some type of deep footings ar part of the foundation, then I suppose you could leave them. If not, it would be better to at least knock the top off and go over them.

If there is any chance of these steps moving - at all, you can't attach or use them for support. It is rare that concrete stoops and steps don't over time sink to some degree. If the steps are somehow built with some type of deep footings ar part of the foundation, then I suppose you could leave them. If not, it would be better to at least knock the top off and go over them.

I'm having contractors pour the piers and install the ledger board for me (I plan to do it myself from that point), so at that time I'll ask them if they can do what you suggested. Thanks for the reply.