On Oct 1, 8:32*pm, LG wrote:
Secular Humoresque wrote:
On 10/1/10 1:17 PM, wrote:
On Fri, 01 Oct 2010 12:21:07 -0400, Secular Humoresque
*wrote:

I'm thinking of building a new deck, approximately 15' x 25',
approximately 9' above grade.

I have no concerns about structure; I know what to do about that.

I'm considering using the newer "composite lumber" (Trex is one brand
name) for decking, rails, balusters, stairs, et cetera...you know, the
stuff that shows. I'm wondering how well it resists weathering, rot,
checking, splitting, whether it needs any maintenance aside from a good
washing, et cetera.

The last time I built a deck, I used cedar over pressure treated
supports. The cedar was fine, but it did require a coat of transparent
stain every season.

Experiences with "trex" or other similar products?

Thanks.
We have a couple of docks here decked with trex. They are doing fine.
Just watch your spans. It is not as rigid as wood. Use wood for the
structural parts. The supplier will have a span chart for the decking.

I'll be using 2x12's on 12" centers for the joists. Deck will support
a 45 PSF live load. I'll be using Lowe's "Top Choice Structural
Treated" lumber for structure.

You clearly have no idea what you are talking about. *12" centers for a
15' span of 2X12's? *You may be a fat-ass but 2X10's 16" OC will carry
you and Don. *The 45PSF is bull****, too.

Our own " counter boy " Kreuger here would know. You all know him,
he's the one under a womans thumb. Too stupid to do any management,
just a grunt Counter Boy, in Pompano Florida.

He's also the "Head Toilet Stall Maintainer " as well. It's been his
only promotion in 5 years.

Kreuger and the Panty Liner Ingersoll would make a good team. Kreuger
would design the stairs, and build them. Ingersoll would test the
stairwells " in his famous fashion ".LMAO !!!!!!