Composite wood for decks??

[trailrider]

We did our deck with Trex about 7 years ago ,we used stainless 3\4"''screws fastened from the bottom on 10gauge z-girts. the deck still looks like new and is very tight still, we load about 2 cords of wood on it at a time all winter long .

 

[brew_doo]

I just finished two decks using Moisture Shield that I purchased at The Deck Store in Edmonton. I am very happy with the product so far and the Deck Store was pretty good to deal with. My uncle used the same material when he built his deck 6 years ago and it has held up very well. I will try to get some pics up in the next few days for you Curtis. I also used Pro-Built aluminium railing that was good to work with. Not a cheap build but I am really happy that I will never have to paint it. I also reccomend buying the stainless screws with the small diameter head for the fascia... way less 'pimpling'.

 

[brew_doo]

 

[SLEDBUNNYRACING]

That's one very nice looking deck...thanks for the photos.
Looks like were going to deal with the Deck Store here in Edm. Great service and they know what they are doing

 

[OVERKILL 19]

I used trex, I wanted to do the under screw system z track or whatever it's called but my deck was to tight to the ground. Soi used the trex trim head screws from the top and sunk them in a 1/8" then my wife followed along behind with a ball pinne hammer and flush hammered the holes. U don't see the stews at all. I'll take some pics for ya when I get a chance

 

[OVERKILL 19]

The first pic is my deck boxes around the hot tub. They are counter sunk so I can remove boxes to service hot tub. The second is the original trex can't even see the screws at all. The last is deck put down 2years ago. U can still see the holes but are closing up slowly. If u ball peen them on a super hot day it's way easier. Plus take notice of the outside temp when u put it down. 1/2 deck on a cold day 1/2 deck on super hot day u will notice a spread. Trex expands alot. It all does really

 

[08summit]

Trex for me also...Deck is now 6yrs old and still looks great. I also used the Trex trim head screws.

 

[Bogger]

I cheaped out and went with cedar, would have cost me about $9K for composite... cedar was $3200 including my Table saw...

 

[OVERKILL 19]

Nice! ^^^^^^

 

[ferniesnow]

Awesome Bogger! That is sweet. What did you use or are you going to use to keep it from fading?

and I thought you were a guy that just types a lot...... but you doo have some creative talent and ability with the power tools.

 

[armymags1]

Nice job bigger any idea on how long cedar lasts as compared to the composite stuff looking at building one next summer

 

[SLEDBUNNYRACING]

Went back to deck store again today, prices compares to big box stores. Brought samples to lake and just need to decide on color and decking.

 

[SLEDBUNNYRACING]

We are at lake now but its a little to dark to decide on colors tonite. Rye tastes great though ... lol

 

[ferniesnow]

We are at lake now but its a little to dark to decide on colors tonite. Rye tastes great though ... lol

don't let that Rye cloud tomorrow's judgement.....just saying

 

[SLEDBUNNYRACING]

Good advice

 

[Summiteer]

Nice job bigger any idea on how long cedar lasts as compared to the composite stuff looking at building one next summer

That's funny...He called the hobbit "bigger"........

 

[Bogger]

We are leaving it unfinished for the first winter then we will hit it with a stain in the spring... I'm told with a fresh coat of stain every 3-4 years it's good for 30+ years ...even unfinished I'm told it will last 25-ish.. the cedar I used was kiln dried waxed end tight knot... and I got a smokin deal at $0.69 Ln/ft

5 weeks of my life I will never get back but I'm happy with the end result...

 

[Bogger]

If you want cedar talk to Larry at Home hardware on 149st & 112ave in edmonton, A little bit of a drive for you but the closest price to his I could find was $1.19 L/ft for a lesser product I used 3500 L/ft... my $3200 included the 2x10 sub structure & stringer material, 2x8 joists and 4x4 posts.

He beat my price from Northland construction supply on our corporate account....

Nice job bigger any idea on how long cedar lasts as compared to the composite stuff looking at building one next summer

 

[SLEDBUNNYRACING]

Decks are going under veranda on north and west side of cabin.

 

[SLEDBUNNYRACING]

Plan is still coming together for long weekend deck building. Over a ton of lumber and decking, guess it won't fit in my 3/4 ton dirtymax...lol....decking is 16 - 20 foot long boards.