That's going to be one hell of a expensive deck! Do you screw this type
material down?
- Original Message -
From: Dale Campbell [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Saturday, May 12, 2007 8:22 AM
Subject: [BlindHandyMan] composite decking
Okay All,
Grab your hammers, crowbars, and tool belts.
We have a little project going on here.
I am getting ready to embark on building a 24 by 32 foot deck.
We had a patio cover installed by A Anthony Alum. Phil interviewed
him a year or so back after he installed our solar screens.
He does patio covers too.
To the deck.
I wanted to use this new composite decking.
It is made by many different companies.
Some use plastic, rice flour, and wood powder.
One brand, Choice, uses plastic and hardwood sawdust.
Bottom line, it is resistant to decay, termites, shrinkage and
expansion, and all those other things that will attach wood.
The negative thing is it has to be built, or laid, on regular wood.
The stuff doesn't have the strength to support much weight.
Kind of like putting bald tires on a new Porshe.
The decking comes in sizes from 12 to 20 feet, in 2 foot increments.
16 footers sell for 30 bucks a piece.
This job will require about 55 of them.
I was toying with the idea of still using the decking for the frame too.
A sixteen foot piece of treated lumber, 2 by 6, is about 10 bucks
compared to 30.
It will last about 20 to 25 years.
That will make as old as Phil when it needs to be repaired.
Or we might not even live here by then!
Anyway, google composite decking for some interesting info.
Most companies sell railings, posts, and 2 by 4 supports for railings
around the deck. Again, all are in 42 inch lengths.
I will put some beer in the cooler, have a flask available for Mr.
Parr, and toss some ribs and maybe a brisket on the old smoker.
I have to tear up an old deck, move the planks to the attic for
flooring, and then start the new construction.
Here we go...
Dale
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