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Try using the plans from this site. www.deckplans.com I used them to build my pool deck. The plans were free. They use a floating deck system. It r...
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about 6 years by Icemancomth
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Never paint a deck
I cannot help you on what type of wood is on your deck. If you have a scrap of your deck board bring it to a lumberyard. There they can tell you wh...
over 6 years by Icemancomth
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Wait till the deck is dry befor staining
Some new deck stains are designed to apply right away after the deck is built. I believe that you should wait until the deck is dry before staining...
over 6 years by Icemancomth
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As long as the is dry go ahead an stain
As long as it is dry, go ahead and stain it. Test the lumber for dryness by sprinkling water on the surface. If it soaks in readily, the surface is...
over 6 years by Icemancomth
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Deck Staining How long to wait after cleaning your deck
Hi B Mitchell, One note on power washing everyone should know. This can cause damage to the wood fibers if done incorrectly. Too much power in the...
almost 7 years by Icemancomth
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The height of the deck?
Are you using pressured treated wood? Because concert absorbs the water which in turns is absorbed into the wood. You will run into problems down t...
over 7 years by Icemancomth
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Block Hight
The Deck Blocks I used are 6" distance from bottom of block to bottom of lumber slot. You have two options for you deck over you patio. Dig up...
over 7 years by Icemancomth
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Try Using Oxygenated Bleach I did And It Work Great For My Deck
As to your deck boards not being sealed, I would use an Oxygenated Bleach to clean and remove any weathering and mold from the deck. I used it on m...
over 7 years by Icemancomth
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Try Using Dek-Blocks I Used Them For My Deck
You might try using a product call Dek-Block. I used them to build my floating pool deck. They are easy to use. If you use them, place them on your...
over 7 years by Icemancomth
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Staing A Deck With Oxygenated Bleach Works Well
For weather decks, like mine I first cleaned the deck using an Oxygenated Bleach. I have photos before and after using an oygenated bleach. In th...
over 7 years by Icemancomth
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Blocks work well with a floating deck
The differences are in the design. If you are going to build a deck with frost footers then you will not need 65 blocks. However, if you are going ...
about 8 years by Icemancomth
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Was the wood dry before you applied the product?
Was the wood dry before applying the deck sealer? If not this can cause the product not to adhere to the wood cause moisture to develop under the s...
about 8 years by Icemancomth
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Square head screws work well...
Screws are the best for keeping the deck seated. While nails do rise at time square driver screws stay put. "Square drive screws offer markedly mor...
about 8 years by Icemancomth
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Info on Deck Staing
I have collected some information on deck staining. I like Cabot Stain and sealers myself. You can find the info here at http://decks.hemmingsjones...
over 8 years by Icemancomth
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When to stain PT wood for decks
When To Stain: There are many different opinions on this subject some say wait a year other say like wait 3 weeks. There is no rule to this. If yo...
over 8 years by Icemancomth
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Ipe Wood for a change
FYI, If anyone is interested in building a deck with a wood that is dimensionally stable and resists twisting and warping. It will remain smooth, s...
over 5 years by prowash
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PT is less expensive to use
Again it depends on what deck material you are using and what part of the country you are from. My rule is for PT decking. Most people use this bec...
over 8 years by Icemancomth
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When To Stain A Deck
Rule Of Thumb There are many different opinions on this subject some say wait a year other say like wait 3 weeks. There is no rule to this. If you...
over 8 years by Piffin
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Info and Articles on ACQ Lumber
If you want some good information on what fasteners to use on ACQ lumber go to this site. It has some info on the fist page and more on the links...
almost 9 years by Icemancomth
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naturally resists rotting and insects
If you are using Red Cedar post they will last about 15 to 20 years (Western Red Cedar). A lot of the non-aromatic cedars are not very decay resis...
almost 9 years by Icemancomth
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