DECK Questions

[Clarkey]

Originally Posted by Nufy

I am replacing my 17 x 22 back deck this summer but want to keep the area underneath dry as I use it for storage.

Thanks.

It's rare to have a 17' length on a deck as common lumber sizes max out at 16', how was your deck built? Are the joists supported by one or 2 rows of beams? Just curious, that's a large deck.

[Nufy]

Originally Posted by Clarkey

It's rare to have a 17' length on a deck as common lumber sizes max out at 16', how was your deck built? Are the joists supported by one or 2 rows of beams? Just curious, that's a large deck.

Whoops..Typo there...its actually 12 x 22.

And yeah, the guy who built it didn't have a clue...hence my need to replace it.

[photon]

I want to try something like this for water proof decking.

https://craft-bilt.com/aluminum-decking/
http://www.nexaninc.com/products/dec...rproof-decking
http://wahoodecks.com/ariddek-aluminum-decking-boards/
or
http://wahoodecks.com/fortis-aluminum-decking-boards/

[pseudoreality]

Originally Posted by photon

I want to try something like this for water proof decking.

https://craft-bilt.com/aluminum-decking/
http://www.nexaninc.com/products/dec...rproof-decking
http://wahoodecks.com/ariddek-aluminum-decking-boards/
or
http://wahoodecks.com/fortis-aluminum-decking-boards/

Interesting and timely that I see this post. I just went through a house I am buying with a home inspector. The house, built in 1989, has a water proof deck with siding and windows for cold storage underneath. Four years ago the homeowner replaced the decking as it was leaking where the railing posts were mounted and rotted the rim joist. Now in looks like a couple of leaks are forming again. I feel this will be the vain of my home ownership. It’s just next to impossible to keep a flat surface from leaking. I think for the short term I’m just going to paint the rim joist and then decide long-term if I want this cold storage room.

[kevman]

Originally Posted by Clarkey

It's rare to have a 17' length on a deck as common lumber sizes max out at 16', how was your deck built? Are the joists supported by one or 2 rows of beams? Just curious, that's a large deck.

Common lumber at the big box stores maybe. Common lumber at a lumber yard easily comes in 20' and 24' lengths.

When sourcing your lumber/composite it's definitely worth calling around to get quotes once you know how much you need. You're going to want it delivered anyway so no reason to buy at a box store when there are numerous local lumber yards that will have better prices (and better lumber).

[bossy22]

Does anyone know a good contractor for a deck? We already have a large deck, but are considering, replacing it with something larger, or keeping it the same size, but replacing the wood so I don't have to stain all the time. We also want the railing replaced with a metal railing.

[redforever]

I had my deck rebuilt last year. I went from cedar to Trex.

Lowe's had a 20% off sale on Trex at this time of year. I used them for materials and labor. My deck is 12' x 20' with 3 stairs. The deck and stairs are fully enclosed and I went with metal railing as well.

All in cost was $8500.

[justkidding]

Originally Posted by bossy22

Does anyone know a good contractor for a deck? We already have a large deck, but are considering, replacing it with something larger, or keeping it the same size, but replacing the wood so I don't have to stain all the time. We also want the railing replaced with a metal railing.

Had our deck rebuilt by Busy Beaver Construction last year. It's about 15 x 15 and built with timber tech decking, aluminium and glass railing, 14 stairs over our walk out basement. I think it was around $10k. They did an amazing job.

[V]

I reread this thread since I'm in the planning stages of my deck for next year, and the idea of using ipe really interests me. Do you still frame everything out with pressure treated wood and then use ipe for the decking?