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re: Deck Help
Posted on 3/9/17 at 9:27 am to wickowick
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
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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 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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