2007-03-15 08:25:22 · 10 answers · asked by Jennifer B 3 in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
These are some bad answers. I am a deck builder. This is what you should do.
Composite wood has not been performing very well and requires the boards in the framework to be placed closer together so it wont bow. If it is in direct sunlight, it will get hot. Touch your cars trunk in the summer sun and you will get an idea of what I am talking about
Pressure treated wood has two drawbacks. First of all, it is treated with arsenic in order to fight decay. No one mentioned this years ago when we were building swing sets and such from it. Go to your local warehouse home store and ask them to cut a piece of pressure treated lumber for you. Their insurance will not allow them to do it. There is normally a sign posted that says they wont cut it.
Pressure treated lumber is also left with splintered surface because ot the ejection process.
That being said, pressure treated lumber is the best wood for building the deck frame with. It is a sturdy, long lasting product. Do not breath the sawdust into your lungs when cutting it though.
Redwood or cedar 2" x 6" decking boards are still the best decking material available. You should cover the pressure treated frame work with either of these. Purchase a good wood sealer or stain that contains UV blockers to help ward off the sun's damaging effects.
2007-03-21 22:05:30 · answer #1 · answered by terterryterter 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-24 03:05:25 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best wood to use for outside surfaces is treated wood. I, myself, prefer real wood to composite decking, because real wood tends to hold up a lot longer. Be sure when you build your new deck to put in plenty of supports and buy the dimensions you need for the load strength. Sounds like lots of fun! God Bless, Martha S.
2007-03-15 08:32:03 · answer #3 · answered by Martha S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dunno. The initial guy is too expensive and the other ones are nomis that can only be summoned by the effects of other cards. Imagine saccing monsters for Yubel only to have it Forced Back. Also, with Raiza and other bouncers seeing play I can't see you ever summoning the other forms. At best I think Yubel will top 8 at the next SJC and then everyone will start running a Grand Mole and that will be that. Edit: @Kenneth Duffy: Powerful doesn't equal consistent. Yubel doesn't seem consistent at all. The best combos are always consistent, whether your deck is competitive or just for fun. Yubel is just like LADD in that its a threat will never come to pass. Its too easy to deal with without devoting more than one or two cards in your side deck.
2016-03-16 21:09:15 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its going to depend on the weather in your area. I live in new england and though composite decking is a nice thought it just doesnt work for me.
I have some friends who installed it in their place and though it looks great it feels slippery when it rains and I can just imagine what its like in the winter.
When i replace my deck later this year it will be using pressure treated cedar.
2007-03-15 08:36:00 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are several brands of the composite that can be chosen, a little more expensive, but hardly any maintenance, long lasting, best of all, no painting! My friend installed a huge Trex deck, gorgeous.
2007-03-22 09:43:08 · answer #6 · answered by Sandy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
pressure treated, if your going to use wood.
You can usually use what is know as 5/4 decking if you are putting them on 16" centers, 5/4 has a nice round edge.
If putting them on 24" centers you'll need to use a 2x material (which costs more, and doesn't have as much of a round edge).
Compost materials such as the plastic decking are great in the right applications, (but they do cost much more than wood).
2007-03-21 18:08:08 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
my husband is a contractor and will always use the composite for our personal use because there is virtually no maintenance. even treated wood has to be pressure washed and then stained or painted every few years whether you live in hot and sunny or cool and rainiy. it ios more expensive in the beginning but lasts way longer for the real good stuff. go to lowe's and home depot, they have programs that even design it for you, tell them you are making a decision and will get back with them...that's how we got our design...we wanted several different levels, it takes all of the engineering off of your back.
2007-03-23 07:13:32 · answer #8 · answered by sweetie pie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
composites are good. I think pressure treated is better. BUT
dont forget to find out what the building code is for your area!
2007-03-23 05:36:34 · answer #9 · answered by ike 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you want composite,for the price you should pour a cement slab and add a coloring to the concrete.Then you know there will be no more maintenance.
2007-03-15 13:37:47 · answer #10 · answered by alcanhelp 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋