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Ducay · 04-05-2010, 07:34 PM

So I've decided to be smart and start planning for a deck now, instead of waiting for the nice weather and just slapping a craptacular one together on the go. I'm looking at building an L-shaped deck, about 10x24'

My questions in particular surround:
a) Cedar vs. PT wood. I know this has been discussed en masse on the interwebs and a bit on CP, but Im looking for some input from people here (in Calgary in particular). Cost vs. look vs maintainance vs quality etc etc.
Is Timbertown still the best place to get wood? (thats what she said)

b) Floating decks (deck-blok brand-esque): Any experieces or tips (or best place to buy) with these? I know putting in footings is always best, but the way the utilities run at my place, Id rather not risk it with augering holes or using those sketchy deck spikes.
Wondering what people have been putting the blocks on top of? Manuf. says to just plunk it on dirt, but Im wondering if it works better on a sidewalk block, or some tamped sand/gravel.
Deck is gonna be ~18" off grade max.

04-05-2010, 07:34 PM	#1
Ducay Franchise Player Join Date: Feb 2006 Exp:	Building a floating deck (sans magic powers?) So I've decided to be smart and start planning for a deck now, instead of waiting for the nice weather and just slapping a craptacular one together on the go. I'm looking at building an L-shaped deck, about 10x24' My questions in particular surround: a) Cedar vs. PT wood. I know this has been discussed en masse on the interwebs and a bit on CP, but Im looking for some input from people here (in Calgary in particular). Cost vs. look vs maintainance vs quality etc etc. Is Timbertown still the best place to get wood? (thats what she said) b) Floating decks (deck-blok brand-esque): Any experieces or tips (or best place to buy) with these? I know putting in footings is always best, but the way the utilities run at my place, Id rather not risk it with augering holes or using those sketchy deck spikes. Wondering what people have been putting the blocks on top of? Manuf. says to just plunk it on dirt, but Im wondering if it works better on a sidewalk block, or some tamped sand/gravel. Deck is gonna be ~18" off grade max.