Let's see those Latest Purchases!

SHIFTYBUSINESS

SHIFTYBUSINESS

Well-Known Member
Established Member
Joined
Jun 14, 2013
Messages
1,353
Location
Texas
03cobra#694 said:
I used it through out the house a few years ago, and it's held up great. I'm going to use it again in the back 3 spare bedrooms soon after I retire. I did it myself, but I've done flooring before.
Click to expand...
Good to hear. I've heard good things about it from a neighbor who has installed some of it. I'm doing a remodel and want to use this type of flooring, looks good seems to be tough. Just need to decide on what brand and how much I want to spend per sqft.
 
CobraBob

CobraBob

Authorized Vendor
Established Member
Premium Member
Single Barrel Sirs
Joined
Nov 17, 2002
Messages
105,726
Location
Cheshire, CT
DSG2003Mach1 said:
the deck at our place in NC has gone to shit, might have to redo it with this but it'll be a year or two. We just spent a mint getting the basement (red clay) all sealed up, the humidity under the house was causing all kinds of issues. Replacing some of the rotten wood trim and staining the place is another huge chunk.
Click to expand...
Priorities are just that. You can at least consider/price a vinyl deck when the time comes for a replacement. (y) It does have real advantages.

Klaus said:
That looks great.
Click to expand...
Thanks my brother.
Call me Chief said:
Back to the outside of the house again? OK here goes...
That does look very nice. The border board is a great touch, the drink rail and balusters are great.
Now let's look at what my neighbor is in the process of doing to her deck. The "builder" is another neighbor not in the construction business. No permit = no inspection = you will die going to her house for a cookout.
Click to expand...
Ha! Yeah, my next door neighbor re-did his deck last summer, without a permit. A local "handy man" shop did it. It was comical watching them multiple times stop what they were doing to try to figure out what to do next, and how. My deck builder (who did get a permit) pointed out multiple issues with the next door deck, including skinny 4X4 posts, no joist flashing tape, stairs that aren't to code, and issues with the sub-structure integrity. I'm sure that there are other issues with the build that my builder couldn't notice from a distance. I'll have to post a photo of my own sub-structure. One thing my builder did was put some type of black flashing tape (thicker than a traditional flashing tape) between the joists and beams. To help eliminate moisture between the joists/beams. My last deck didn't have this flashing and the wood rotten really bad after about 10 years.

Later this summer I have to seal or stain (semi-transparent) the vertical posts to protect the wood. I'm reading that I should seal any exposed wood from the weather (ie. vertical posts), but not the underside of my deck. I'm reading that the wood should be able to breathe and release moisture. Sealant or paint could trap water in the fibers. I'll research this some more since I'm not planning on touching the wood for at least 2 months. Maybe 3.
 
JPKII

JPKII

Well-Known Member
Established Member
Single Barrel Sirs
Joined
Nov 11, 2003
Messages
1,299
Location
Joliet, IL
G

GM Nitemare

Active Member
Established Member
Joined
Nov 12, 2009
Messages
674
Location
Nowhere Special.
CobraBob said:
Priorities are just that. You can at least consider/price a vinyl deck when the time comes for a replacement. (y) It does have real advantages.


Thanks my brother.

Ha! Yeah, my next door neighbor re-did his deck last summer, without a permit. A local "handy man" shop did it. It was comical watching them multiple times stop what they were doing to try to figure out what to do next, and how. My deck builder (who did get a permit) pointed out multiple issues with the next door deck, including skinny 4X4 posts, no joist flashing tape, stairs that aren't to code, and issues with the sub-structure integrity. I'm sure that there are other issues with the build that my builder couldn't notice from a distance. I'll have to post a photo of my own sub-structure. One thing my builder did was put some type of black flashing tape (thicker than a traditional flashing tape) between the joists and beams. To help eliminate moisture between the joists/beams. My last deck didn't have this flashing and the wood rotten really bad after about 10 years.

Later this summer I have to seal or stain (semi-transparent) the vertical posts to protect the wood. I'm reading that I should seal any exposed wood from the weather (ie. vertical posts), but not the underside of my deck. I'm reading that the wood should be able to breathe and release moisture. Sealant or paint could trap water in the fibers. I'll research this some more since I'm not planning on touching the wood for at least 2 months. Maybe 3.
Click to expand...
You should be using treated lumber for your outside wood projects. My front porch is 28 years old. I used pressure treated wood on 100% of it. I've never had to replace any boards, spindles or railing since.
 
DSG2003Mach1

DSG2003Mach1

Well-Known Member
Established Member
Premium Member
Joined
Apr 15, 2004
Messages
16,193
Location
Central Fl
GM Nitemare said:
You should be using treated lumber for your outside wood projects. My front porch is 28 years old. I used pressure treated wood on 100% of it. I've never had to replace any boards, spindles or railing since.
Click to expand...

I bet pressure treated you buy today won't hold up like what you've got sadly
 
Dusten

Dusten

Well-Known Member
Established Member
Joined
Jan 20, 2006
Messages
14,947
Location
Conway, Wa
Ok. Actual pics. Also included is a 39 yr old walk behind I just bought

1000016079.jpg


1000016078.jpg
 
SilverStreak02

SilverStreak02

Well-Known Member
Established Member
Joined
Jan 25, 2003
Messages
219
Location
KCMO
Tob said:
So how do you like it?
Click to expand...
Actually I love it. I purposely went into it with low expectations and it has surprised me. Rides and handles great! It’s the first non-V8 I’ve owned in over three years but it’s quick enough.
 

Users who are viewing this thread

  • Total: 13 (members: 3, guests: 10)


    Top