I would love to do a concrete patio - just hoping to put some sort of a band-aid on this one, as we may not be there more than a few more years. The little woman suggested just dumping more exterior paint on it and sealing it up again, and I may just do that, but was thinking more long term and resale. Maybe that won't matter, since its "just the deck". And yes, it is only 3 steps off ground level...
Deck repair or replace?
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Yup, the power washer takes most of it off, but not all - I stopped after doing a section and having all the paint chips go flying into the yard! A few tarps should resolve that issue...
you might even be able to use a wire broom on it to scuff it up and remove paint that isn't adhering well
something like this(over power washing alone!)
I BET they can be rented at a good hardware rental shop, over buying one too!
https://www.acehardware.com/departments/lawn-and-garden/outdoor-power-equipment/trimmer-and-edger-parts/7006294?x429=true&msclkid=86c2dafc342512382064ba43df653dbe&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=PLAs_FF4-Power_Lawn-and-Garden_Outdoor-Power-Equipment_Other_Other&utm_term=4581596241565534&utm_content=Lawn-and-Garden_Outdoor-Power-Equipment_Trimmer-and-Edger-Parts_Other&gclid=86c2dafc342512382064ba43df653dbe&gclsrc=3p.ds
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IwedLVZ2W20&t=45s
something like this(over power washing alone!)
I BET they can be rented at a good hardware rental shop, over buying one too!
https://www.acehardware.com/departments/lawn-and-garden/outdoor-power-equipment/trimmer-and-edger-parts/7006294?x429=true&msclkid=86c2dafc342512382064ba43df653dbe&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=PLAs_FF4-Power_Lawn-and-Garden_Outdoor-Power-Equipment_Other_Other&utm_term=4581596241565534&utm_content=Lawn-and-Garden_Outdoor-Power-Equipment_Trimmer-and-Edger-Parts_Other&gclid=86c2dafc342512382064ba43df653dbe&gclsrc=3p.ds
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IwedLVZ2W20&t=45s
snobuilder
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You might want to get your schit together before you start correcting me, pothead.....LOL.....not sure what kind of crap brand you have that is asking for 12"OC but none of the major brands are......unless of course where you install on a 45* angle which ends up close to 17"OC when measured along the angle.
Composite decking cost has NOT climbed at anywhere near the pace of wood (if at all) .....LOL.....our in stock composite is currently 30% LESS than cedar, and just a touch more than premium treated pine......LOL crazy.
Please excuse the BS hijack....My intentions were to give good advise to the OP.
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Hey **** Twizzler best go start reading some manufactures literature. Almost every one says 12oc for there products .
Some day you can get away with 16 but if you want a more ridged feel and less chance if sag 12 is recommended
I also do this **** for a living and if the Manu says 12oc and yiu go 16 good luck getting it passed by the inspector. On one right now that manufacture says 12 on and 8 for stairs . That is pvc wrapped composite. You get in to straight pvc every one is12oc has been for yrs . But yeah keep talking out your bloted ***. Then go **** your self with a 6x6
Some day you can get away with 16 but if you want a more ridged feel and less chance if sag 12 is recommended
I also do this **** for a living and if the Manu says 12oc and yiu go 16 good luck getting it passed by the inspector. On one right now that manufacture says 12 on and 8 for stairs . That is pvc wrapped composite. You get in to straight pvc every one is12oc has been for yrs . But yeah keep talking out your bloted ***. Then go **** your self with a 6x6
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snobuilder
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Your pics only back up what I posted, pothead.16 oc with a 45 degree install.
The op has a residential install not commercial.
Reputable manufacturers are all at 16 oc/ 90 degree res. Install. Have another hit.
The op has a residential install not commercial.
Reputable manufacturers are all at 16 oc/ 90 degree res. Install. Have another hit.
Alright you two.... I'll pull this car over and turnaround right now!!!!
Darn Kids
(Must be the heat that makes them irritable.)
Not to start anything more, but look at Lowes for Trex basic. $12.00 for a 12 ft. section. It works out to about $3.50 ish a sqft. With waste, under a grand for the decking, then the fasteners, and rails? still way under 2 total if you do the labor. I did mine with this same product last fall and it came out great. The other thing is ask the service desk to match Menards 11% discount and they will. They don't advertise it, but they will do it. And no I don't want to talk about Menards anymore either!
snomoman
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Nice to see you back snobuilder, welcome back, been missing all your “fun” comments, where have you been on your multi-month “siesta”?
Deck Advice-if you use those composite type boards, those things are hotter than a pistol and will make your barefeet dance like they were being shot at
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<br>there 21 bucks each down my way at lowes, so not, 12 bucks anymore!
I used this tool as I built my deck with nail spacing and it never "grew" with age. Works pretty well. Might require more than one pass to get the gap you want.
https://thesawbase.com/store
https://thesawbase.com/store
I have rebuilt a few decks in the last few years that seemed to have rotted faster when they were painted or used thick stain. It always looks like the rot starts at the screws, new growth lumber doesn't seem to help either. If the deck is close to ground level my vote would also be concrete or a quality paver job.
you are 100% correct, my error.
snobuilder
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Trex select was around 2.50 a lineal foot last time I checked.
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To the op.....most pt deck boards are soaking wet when you buy them. Not sure why yours didn't shrink back. In fact most home owners complain that the gaps are too big after a year or so.