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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 |
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"Secular Humoresque" wrote in message m... 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 My dad used one of those (forget the brand). The results are pretty good as far as weathering/looks goes (a bit too much on the subdued pink color I thought, but...), but they tend to expand/contract a lot and can sometimes pop out of the brackets at the end of long planks. So, his advice to me (I was considering a deck upgrade, but went with concrete instead) was to try and use shorter vs. longer sections. |
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On 10/1/10 1:41 PM, nom=de=plume wrote:
"Secular Humoresque" wrote in message m... 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 My dad used one of those (forget the brand). The results are pretty good as far as weathering/looks goes (a bit too much on the subdued pink color I thought, but...), but they tend to expand/contract a lot and can sometimes pop out of the brackets at the end of long planks. So, his advice to me (I was considering a deck upgrade, but went with concrete instead) was to try and use shorter vs. longer sections. Thanks! :) -- Republicans are the Party of No: No Leaders / No Ideas / No Morals |
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"Secular Humoresque" wrote in message m... 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. The previous owners of the house next to mine used these people about 8 years ago. http://novascotia.archadeck.com/local/AboutUs.html The vinyl deck may have faded a bit but is holding up better than my treated wood deck. I have to apply another coat of semi-transparent oil based deck stain this month. |
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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 It's the product of choice if you aren't concerned by the lack of appearance of real wood. It wood look good with your new French door. The wood is for Donny to jump on. Snicker! Harry "The 'C' students run the world." |
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says... On Fri, 01 Oct 2010 13:28:05 -0400, 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. I would go to a marine contractor and get real PT at .80 CCA and not the green washed ACQ they sell at HD/Lowes. (just don't let your kids eat it) Also note that ACQ requires hot dipped galvanized or stainless hardware. Let the spoofer go, he knows EVERYTHING! |
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says... On Fri, 01 Oct 2010 13:28:05 -0400, 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. I would go to a marine contractor and get real PT at .80 CCA and not the green washed ACQ they sell at HD/Lowes. (just don't let your kids eat it) Also note that ACQ requires hot dipped galvanized or stainless hardware. Let the spoofer go at it. 45 PSF.........Haaahaa!!!! |
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On Fri, 01 Oct 2010 13:28:05 -0400, 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. I would go to a marine contractor and get real PT at .80 CCA and not the green washed ACQ they sell at HD/Lowes. (just don't let your kids eat it) Also note that ACQ requires hot dipped galvanized or stainless hardware. There's an idea... already planned on using stainless. -- Republicans are the Party of No: No Leaders / No Ideas / No Morals |
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On 10/1/10 3:26 PM, Secular Humoresque wrote:
On 10/1/10 2:40 PM, wrote: On Fri, 01 Oct 2010 13:28:05 -0400, 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. I would go to a marine contractor and get real PT at .80 CCA and not the green washed ACQ they sell at HD/Lowes. (just don't let your kids eat it) Also note that ACQ requires hot dipped galvanized or stainless hardware. There's an idea... already planned on using stainless. Engineer's stress analysis on structure per proposed plan: Stress Analysis: Level 1 Component PSF Joist Deflection 472 Joist Bending 82 Joist Shear 168 Joist Compression 180 Beam Deflection 70 Beam Bending 70 Beam Shear 55 Bolt Shear 69 Post Stability 104 |
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"Harry®" wrote in message ... It's the product of choice if you aren't concerned by the lack of appearance of real wood. *It wood look good* with your new French door. The wood is for Donny to jump on. Snicker! Harry "The 'C' students run the world." Say what?? "It wood look good"??? |
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"Secular Humoresque" wrote in message m... There are several trex colors. I like the "saddle" color. The ID spoofing "Harry" likes to knock the projects/possessions of others but of course he never brings up his, or photos of his. Saddle this, SpooferBoy! |
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On 10/1/10 3:57 PM, YukonBound wrote:
"Harry®" wrote in message ... It's the product of choice if you aren't concerned by the lack of appearance of real wood. *It wood look good* with your new French door. The wood is for Donny to jump on. Snicker! Harry "The 'C' students run the world." Say what?? "It wood look good"??? The ID Spoofing Harry's wife hasn't seen real wood for 20 years. -- Republicans are the Party of No: No Leaders / No Ideas / No Morals |
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"Secular Humoresque" wrote in message m...
On 10/1/10 2:45 PM, wrote: On Fri, 1 Oct 2010 13:55:54 -0400, wrote: It's the product of choice if you aren't concerned by the lack of appearance of real wood. It wood look good with your new French door. We just got a proposal to replace our remaining wood dock and they are selling us a brown, wood look trex type product. It is "redwood" color. There is also a tan "natural pine" color. There are several trex colors. I like the "saddle" color. The ID spoofing "Harry" likes to knock the projects/possessions of others but of course he never brings up his, or photos of his. -- Republicans are the Party of No: No Leaders / No Ideas / No Morals I'm not knocking your project. I'm not knocking Trex. It's just that it looks out of place at some quality homes. Some people appreciate the look of nice wood. Unfortunately it requires maintenance; something a lazy slug like you wouldn't be willing to do. I believe the only possession of yours that I knocked was your boat and how you outfitted it. The boat is a slab sided beast, much like the Bayliner of Skip's you belittled. The steering station is horrible, but maybe that wasn't your doing. That arrangement belongs on a bus, not a boat. The surrey top? Well that's just silly looking. Did you put the pom poms on it? Why in the world do you have such a deep cutout on the transom? I would have thought you could have opted for an engine with a longer leg instead. And then the name of the boat, That's so queer. Had it been someone else's boat, I would have held my comments back. Cheers, Harry "The 'C' students run the world." |
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"Harry®" wrote in message ... It's the product of choice if you aren't concerned by the lack of appearance of real wood. *It wood look good* with your new French door. The wood is for Donny to jump on. Snicker! Harry "The 'C' students run the world." Say what?? "It wood look good"??? Say what yourself. I warned you about it and you still bit. -- Harry "The 'C' students run the world." |
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On 10/1/10 3:57 PM, YukonBound wrote: "Harry®" wrote in message ... It's the product of choice if you aren't concerned by the lack of appearance of real wood. *It wood look good* with your new French door. The wood is for Donny to jump on. Snicker! Harry "The 'C' students run the world." Say what?? "It wood look good"??? The ID Spoofing Harry's wife hasn't seen real wood for 20 years. -- Republicans are the Party of No: No Leaders / No Ideas / No Morals Krause's wood is holding his deck up. He has no other use for it. -- Harry "The 'C' students run the world." |
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wrote in message ... On Fri, 1 Oct 2010 13:55:54 -0400, Harry® wrote: It's the product of choice if you aren't concerned by the lack of appearance of real wood. It wood look good with your new French door. We just got a proposal to replace our remaining wood dock and they are selling us a brown, wood look trex type product. It is "redwood" color. There is also a tan "natural pine" color. I have some Trex that has failed. Trex is going to replace it, but not labor and screws. Takes about $230 of screws last time. They had some bad plasticizer. The redwood Trex looks phony, as Redwood weathers to grey. I have the grey and looks good. The east coast has available a Trex type product with a rock filler and not wood. Saw it on a boating show. May hold up better. |
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"Secular Humoresque" wrote in message m... On 10/1/10 1:41 PM, nom=de=plume wrote: "Secular Humoresque" wrote in message m... 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 My dad used one of those (forget the brand). The results are pretty good as far as weathering/looks goes (a bit too much on the subdued pink color I thought, but...), but they tend to expand/contract a lot and can sometimes pop out of the brackets at the end of long planks. So, his advice to me (I was considering a deck upgrade, but went with concrete instead) was to try and use shorter vs. longer sections. Thanks! :) -- Republicans are the Party of No: No Leaders / No Ideas / No Morals I can find out the exact name of it if you want... |
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"Secular Humoresque" wrote in message ... In article , says... "Secular Humoresque" wrote in message m... There are several trex colors. I like the "saddle" color. The ID spoofing "Harry" likes to knock the projects/possessions of others but of course he never brings up his, or photos of his. Saddle this, SpooferBoy! Uh oh, I thought you were over doing that tired, stupid sounding crap little buddy! Naw... it's aimed at a "tired, stupid" doper. |
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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. A man with your means would use Ipe'. There is no substitute. |
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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. Did you try Google for opinions? |
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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. |
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Secular Humoresque wrote:
On 10/1/10 2:40 PM, wrote: On Fri, 01 Oct 2010 13:28:05 -0400, 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. I would go to a marine contractor and get real PT at .80 CCA and not the green washed ACQ they sell at HD/Lowes. (just don't let your kids eat it) Also note that ACQ requires hot dipped galvanized or stainless hardware. There's an idea... already planned on using stainless. You can't afford it. |
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YukonBound wrote:
"Harry®" wrote in message ... It's the product of choice if you aren't concerned by the lack of appearance of real wood. *It wood look good* with your new French door. The wood is for Donny to jump on. Snicker! Harry "The 'C' students run the world." Say what?? "It wood look good"??? Say what? |
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On Fri, 01 Oct 2010 16:01:45 -0400, Secular Humoresque
wrote: On 10/1/10 3:57 PM, YukonBound wrote: "Harry®" wrote in message ... It's the product of choice if you aren't concerned by the lack of appearance of real wood. *It wood look good* with your new French door. The wood is for Donny to jump on. Snicker! Harry "The 'C' students run the world." Say what?? "It wood look good"??? The ID Spoofing Harry's wife hasn't seen real wood for 20 years. That's how long they've been together. |
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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. |
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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. |
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On Oct 1, 12:21*pm, 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. -- Republicans are the Party of No: No Leaders / No Ideas / No Morals Is this to tie your Boat to??? If not, **** off. |
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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 !!!!!! |
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On Fri, 01 Oct 2010 21:29:51 -0400, LG 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. |
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"*e#c" wrote in message ... 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 !!!!!! Good idea for a comedy act. Ditzy Dan would shoddily design & build staircases with the tools he can sneak out of Elite Contractor Supply and the Freak would then be thrown down same. The question would be... what would last longer, Ditzy's poorly constructed staircase or The Freaks head. |
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"jps" wrote in message ... 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. Treated in those days was arsenic compounds, not really a good surface to walk on. And oiling it every year, is extra work, and then when kids crawl on it, they get all dirty and black from the dirt the oil attracted. I had a redwood deck before the Trex and it caused any kid or grandkid to become filthy. |
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"jps" wrote in message ... 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. Treated in those days was arsenic compounds, not really a good surface to walk on. And oiling it every year, is extra work, and then when kids crawl on it, they get all dirty and black from the dirt the oil attracted. I had a redwood deck before the Trex and it caused any kid or grandkid to become filthy. Black and slimy is apparently the look he is going for. -- Harry "The 'C' students run the world." |
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