jps wrote:
On Fri, 01 Oct 2010 21:29:51 -0400, wrote:


jps 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.


I don't like the look of trex and it's expensive. I built a deck
using 2x4 sunwood (treated) 15 years ago and it's doing great.
Powerwash and oil once a year. I've had to replace a couple of
lengths over the years but very little rotting. It's 6 feet off the
ground and, as you might imagine, wet a lot.


6" wide boards are customary for wood/composite decks.

Maybe in your part of the country.

I've lived all over the country. Find a 4" deck board on the Trex site
and get back to me.

*e#c wrote:
On Oct 1, 12:21 pm, Secular 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.

--
Republicans are the Party of No:
No Leaders / No Ideas / No Morals

Is this to tie your Boat to??? If not, **** off.

You are responding to Harry. He's on your very short list of friends
here, Yellow Teeth.

"LG" wrote in message
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*e#c wrote:
On Oct 1, 12:21 pm, Secular 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.

--
Republicans are the Party of No:
No Leaders / No Ideas / No Morals

Is this to tie your Boat to??? If not, **** off.

You are responding to Harry. He's on your very short list of friends
here, Yellow Teeth.


"was on"....

On Oct 2, 9:09*pm, LG wrote:
jps wrote:
On Fri, 01 Oct 2010 21:29:51 -0400, *wrote:

jps 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.

I don't like the look of trex and it's expensive. *I built a deck
using 2x4 sunwood (treated) 15 years ago and it's doing great.
Powerwash and oil once a year. *I've had to replace a couple of
lengths over the years but very little rotting. *It's 6 feet off the
ground and, as you might imagine, wet a lot.

6" wide boards are customary for wood/composite decks.

Maybe in your part of the country.

I've lived all over the country. *Find a 4" deck board on the Trex site
and get back to me.

I always thought you were a " transient " , Krueger.....

"*e#c" wrote in message
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On Oct 2, 9:09 pm, LG wrote:
jps wrote:
On Fri, 01 Oct 2010 21:29:51 -0400, wrote:

jps 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.

I don't like the look of trex and it's expensive. I built a deck
using 2x4 sunwood (treated) 15 years ago and it's doing great.
Powerwash and oil once a year. I've had to replace a couple of
lengths over the years but very little rotting. It's 6 feet off the
ground and, as you might imagine, wet a lot.

6" wide boards are customary for wood/composite decks.

Maybe in your part of the country.

I've lived all over the country. Find a 4" deck board on the Trex site
and get back to me.

I always thought you were a " transient " , Krueger.....

Wonder if Margaret lets him sleep out in the warehouse.

On 10/1/10 1:28 PM, 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.

Harry,
That always bothers me so much. When you ask for input, and then when
someone gives you input, you ignore it and tell them what you are going
to do.

If you are just going to do whatever you want, why bother to ask the
question.

When I was working on one of my PhD's, we did a case study about a man
who suffered from extreme low self esteem and would always over
compensate. I mentioned you as a perfect example of someone suffering
from this disorder. We used you as the case studies for the rest of the
semester.

--
Dr. Karen Grear
Harry's Landlord

On Oct 3, 11:01*am, "YukonBound" wrote:
"*e#c" wrote in message

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On Oct 2, 9:09 pm, LG wrote:
jps wrote:
On Fri, 01 Oct 2010 21:29:51 -0400, *wrote:

jps 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.

I don't like the look of trex and it's expensive. *I built a deck
using 2x4 sunwood (treated) 15 years ago and it's doing great.
Powerwash and oil once a year. *I've had to replace a couple of
lengths over the years but very little rotting. *It's 6 feet off the
ground and, as you might imagine, wet a lot.

6" wide boards are customary for wood/composite decks.

Maybe in your part of the country.

I've lived all over the country. *Find a 4" deck board on the Trex site
and get back to me.

I always thought you were a " transient " , Krueger.....

Wonder if Margaret lets him sleep out in the warehouse.

By the look of the Website, they HAVE no warehouse. They " order in "
all their materials...in 2 to TEN days....LMAO !!!!!!!

YukonBound wrote:


"*e#c" wrote in message
...
On Oct 2, 9:09 pm, LG wrote:
jps wrote:
On Fri, 01 Oct 2010 21:29:51 -0400, wrote:

jps 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.

I don't like the look of trex and it's expensive. I built a deck
using 2x4 sunwood (treated) 15 years ago and it's doing great.
Powerwash and oil once a year. I've had to replace a couple of
lengths over the years but very little rotting. It's 6 feet off
the
ground and, as you might imagine, wet a lot.

6" wide boards are customary for wood/composite decks.

Maybe in your part of the country.

I've lived all over the country. Find a 4" deck board on the Trex site
and get back to me.

I always thought you were a " transient " , Krueger.....

Wonder if Margaret lets him sleep out in the warehouse.
Call her, pussy boy. Then report back!

wrote:
On Sat, 02 Oct 2010 21:09:44 -0400, wrote:


jps wrote:

On Fri, 01 Oct 2010 21:29:51 -0400, wrote:



jps 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.



I don't like the look of trex and it's expensive. I built a deck
using 2x4 sunwood (treated) 15 years ago and it's doing great.
Powerwash and oil once a year. I've had to replace a couple of
lengths over the years but very little rotting. It's 6 feet off the
ground and, as you might imagine, wet a lot.



6" wide boards are customary for wood/composite decks.


Maybe in your part of the country.


I've lived all over the country. Find a 4" deck board on the Trex site
and get back to me.

Nominal 4" decking fell out of favor when the nominal thickness went
from 2" (1.5")_ to 5/4ths (1"). You can't span as far. Trex only makes
that worse.
Our docks use 1.5" x 5.5" decking on 18" O/C stringers so a wheeled
cart will not bow them.

Do you mean 16" OC joists/stringers? 18" would involve a lot of cutting
and waste.

wrote:
On Mon, 04 Oct 2010 20:09:23 -0400, wrote:


wrote:

On Sat, 02 Oct 2010 21:09:44 -0400, wrote:



jps wrote:


On Fri, 01 Oct 2010 21:29:51 -0400, wrote:




jps 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.




I don't like the look of trex and it's expensive. I built a deck
using 2x4 sunwood (treated) 15 years ago and it's doing great.
Powerwash and oil once a year. I've had to replace a couple of
lengths over the years but very little rotting. It's 6 feet off the
ground and, as you might imagine, wet a lot.




6" wide boards are customary for wood/composite decks.



Maybe in your part of the country.



I've lived all over the country. Find a 4" deck board on the Trex site
and get back to me.


Nominal 4" decking fell out of favor when the nominal thickness went
from 2" (1.5")_ to 5/4ths (1"). You can't span as far. Trex only makes
that worse.
Our docks use 1.5" x 5.5" decking on 18" O/C stringers so a wheeled
cart will not bow them.


Do you mean 16" OC joists/stringers? 18" would involve a lot of cutting
and waste.

Why would that be?
The stringers run the length of the dock and the decking goes
perpendicular 36" wide
We cut down 12' deck boards.


I had that 15 X 25 deck in mind. 16" centers work best with 8', 12',
and 16' boards. In your case it doesn't matter - they could be 13-1/2"
OC and it would still work.