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Deck Help
Posted on 3/9/17 at 9:04 am
Posted on 3/9/17 at 9:04 am
So I want to extend my patio (slab) with a deck, and I want to use Trex to surface it. My problem is, I also want to build a brick wood burning firepit on said deck. How would the OB go about doing this in the safest/least injurious to my deck surfacing way possible?
My initial thoughts are to pour a small slab at whatever height my deck will be at, build the firepit on the slab, then build the deck around the slab. Either the size of the firepit or a little bigger, and I could put slate around the firepit to make up for the distance between the Trex and the pit. I could put vents on the bottom of the firepit that can open and close to clean it out, but they'd obviously have to close effectively to prevent embers from falling out onto the Trex.
My initial thoughts are to pour a small slab at whatever height my deck will be at, build the firepit on the slab, then build the deck around the slab. Either the size of the firepit or a little bigger, and I could put slate around the firepit to make up for the distance between the Trex and the pit. I could put vents on the bottom of the firepit that can open and close to clean it out, but they'd obviously have to close effectively to prevent embers from falling out onto the Trex.
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Posted on 3/9/17 at 9:12 am to bluemoons
Sounds like a solid plan to me. Do it. Post pics. Invite us over for beers when done.
Posted on 3/9/17 at 9:12 am to bluemoons
Pics of deck also why Trex? Have you looked at other decking options?
Posted on 3/9/17 at 9:23 am to bluemoons
how high off the ground is the deck
Posted on 3/9/17 at 9:27 am to wickowick
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Have you looked at other decking options?
I've considered pavers, wood, and Trex. I'm leaning towards Trex now just because my folks have it and it's held up really well. I'm open to other suggestions though. I'm a little ignorant to the process with pavers and flagstone, but I eventually want to cover half of the deck, and figured it would be easier to do that after the fact with a wooden frame and Trex surface.
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how high off the ground is the deck
There's a gradient to the yard. The side of the deck closest to my existing patio will be the same height as the patio (~6"). The outer side will probably be about a foot off the ground.
This post was edited on 3/9/17 at 9:29 am
Posted on 3/9/17 at 9:38 am to bluemoons
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There's a gradient to the yard. The side of the deck closest to my existing patio will be the same height as the patio (~6"). The outer side will probably be about a foot off the ground.
shite, I would probably just pour concrete on for the entire thing. It would be cheaper than the decking and much faster. You could stain or add stone over the concrete if you desired.
Posted on 3/9/17 at 9:41 am to wickowick
How much do you think I'd be looking at for a ~20'x~15' slab? Labor included.
I could probably frame it myself, but they won't be able to get a truck into the back yard. They'd probably need a power buggy.
eta: also, how much does stamping/staining concrete add to the cost?
I could probably frame it myself, but they won't be able to get a truck into the back yard. They'd probably need a power buggy.
eta: also, how much does stamping/staining concrete add to the cost?
This post was edited on 3/9/17 at 9:45 am
Posted on 3/9/17 at 10:20 am to bluemoons
I am not up to speed on current concrete prices, but I know it will be cheaper than the decking
Posted on 3/9/17 at 10:26 am to bluemoons
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I'm leaning towards Trex now just because my folks have it and it's held up really well.
They must be the exception. Are there many trees in their yard? Pine needles and oak leaves fall on mine like crazy and it is definitely not worry free or maintenance free like they advertise it. I've seen it used in other places and it looks great though. They have it at the Birmingham Zoo in some areas, and there was a boardwalk at a beach condo we stayed in a few years ago made out of it. If all it sees is rain and sun it should be fine, but if you have anything falling on it you have to take better care to blow it off constantly. Even a week or two of leaves and pine needles in the fall will make it look bad.
Posted on 3/9/17 at 11:06 am to bluemoons
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I've considered pavers, wood, and Trex. I'm leaning towards Trex now just because my folks have it and it's held up really well. I'm open to other suggestions though. I'm a little ignorant to the process with pavers and flagstone, but I eventually want to cover half of the deck, and figured it would be easier to do that after the fact with a wooden frame and Trex surface.
did mine out of tigerwood, let me see if i can find the pictures
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Posted on 3/9/17 at 11:10 am to jojothetireguy
That is a damn fine looking deck, jojo.
Posted on 3/9/17 at 11:12 am to jojothetireguy
That came out great
Posted on 3/9/17 at 11:13 am to bluemoons
If you want to do a deck look at Ipe wood for the decking.
Posted on 3/9/17 at 11:16 am to bbvdd
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If you want to do a deck look at Ipe wood for the decking
i almost did mine out of ipe, but tigerwood is a hardwood similar plus i liked the variation in color and it's cheaper. Ipe is a good way to go though
Posted on 3/9/17 at 11:23 am to jojothetireguy
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i almost did mine out of ipe, but tigerwood is a hardwood similar plus i liked the variation in color and it's cheaper. Ipe is a good way to go though
I was going to suggest one of those wood types when I saw the height of the deck...
Posted on 3/9/17 at 11:48 am to jojothetireguy
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jojothetireguy
Off topic I know but did you notch those 6 x 6's for the beam or are they just through bolted to the sides?
Posted on 3/9/17 at 11:57 am to convertedtiger
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Off topic I know but did you notch those 6 x 6's for the beam or are they just through bolted to the sides?
i'm pretty sure i notched them. If i were doing 4" x 4" then i wouldn't have.
Posted on 3/9/17 at 12:16 pm to jojothetireguy
Good deaL.
OP do you have a lot of slope in your yard? If you do, you might be better served with a wood deck on footers. Concrete generally will cost less though.
OP do you have a lot of slope in your yard? If you do, you might be better served with a wood deck on footers. Concrete generally will cost less though.
Posted on 3/9/17 at 3:16 pm to convertedtiger
Not a lot. I'd say maybe 6" from the patios to where the end of the deck would be. Have any of y'all ever put down a concrete overlay? If I did concrete I'd want it to be stamped, but is also wanna put an overlay on my existing patio so it matches.
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