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Old 03-08-2012, 01:34 AM   #46
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I was talking about mill wood for deck boRds not structural . Cant imagine any inspector hassling on that.
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Old 03-08-2012, 11:06 PM   #47
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Things you need to figure out in your plan.

-ledger connection to existing house - nails or strong drive screws are the only legit options.
lag screws ya?
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Old 03-08-2012, 11:20 PM   #48
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No doubts , ideally you will be lagging into the houses floor joists. Need to seal it heavily w some gnarly sicoflex (sp?)..
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Old 06-04-2012, 03:47 PM   #49
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Trek (plastic wood) ditch that idea as its pricy, heavy. Sure your deck boards will last forever but the joists, post, and everything else won't.
Bumping this thread because I just finished building and waterproofing my deck, and I'm looking for advice on decking materials.

In my experience Trex is garbage and not worth the money. I installed it on my dad's place about 6-7 years ago and for the last 2 it has been steadily crumbling away, particularly in high traffic areas (stairs). He's in the process of pursuing a warranty claim.

Does anybody has experience with other synthetic products? I like the idea of low maintenance, but for the big $$ it better be bloody solid.
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Old 06-04-2012, 05:21 PM   #50
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Concrete? Install a really good torch-on membrane, then EPDM and gravel topper, then pave with whatever the hell you want. Will last pretty much forever...
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So my deck is 20+ years old and in need of replacement. Starting to plan this out for a DIY project, but looking for any tips/info. I helped build one maybe 15 years ago so I'm somewhat familiar with the process, and will go get some books in the next week or so.

Anyone already gone through this on their own house?
I hear if you're Glen Clark, you can get a free deck...
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Concrete? Install a really good torch-on membrane, then EPDM and gravel topper, then pave with whatever the hell you want. Will last pretty much forever...
3-layers torch-on is on...EPDM on top of that seems a bit overkill, unless it's a pre-req specific for paving.

I don't think paving is the route I want to go here. Probably going to go with cedar unless somebody has been impressed with something on the synthetic side.
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Bumping this thread because I just finished building and waterproofing my deck, and I'm looking for advice on decking materials.

In my experience Trex is garbage and not worth the money. I installed it on my dad's place about 6-7 years ago and for the last 2 it has been steadily crumbling away, particularly in high traffic areas (stairs). He's in the process of pursuing a warranty claim.

Does anybody has experience with other synthetic products? I like the idea of low maintenance, but for the big $$ it better be bloody solid.
Altwood, and they're local; http://www.syntalproducts.com/conten...er/default.asp
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3-layers torch-on is on...EPDM on top of that seems a bit overkill, unless it's a pre-req specific for paving.

I don't think paving is the route I want to go here. Probably going to go with cedar unless somebody has been impressed with something on the synthetic side.
by pave I meant paving stones or bricks or concrete pavers etc.

My deck has a 2 inch concrete slab - looks good - easy to clean - won't rot.

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I used a floating tile system made from composite bamboo. the look and quality of the material is much nicer that what you can find at Rona, HD or Costco.

http://www.bamboohardwoods.com/decking.html

drawback: you may have to drive to Seattle to get it.
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Some family members built a TREX (composite/artificial material) deck near the ocean and it has gone to shit in less than 7 years. It is hard to explain but the way that a TREX deck collects mold and mildew in its crevices is much more unsightly even after a pressure washing. Get a high quality pressure treated wood...
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I used a floating tile system made from composite bamboo. the look and quality of the material is much nicer that what you can find at Rona, HD or Costco.

http://www.bamboohardwoods.com/decking.html

drawback: you may have to drive to Seattle to get it.
That looks interesting. Do have some idea of cost per sq/ft? And pics?
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