Thank you. That’s good to know because it’s a south facing deck.
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Thank you. That’s good to know because it’s a south facing deck.
I built my deck couple years ago and installed Trex decking and have been happy with it.
My decking is with grooves but if I remember correctly Trex also has a more expensive version that’s solid (without grooves).
My joists are 12 on center so it’s not bouncy but I do have couple joists that are closer to 16 and they do have a bit of a bounce, but not too concerning. I guess this may depend on each person’s bounce tolerance level though.
My decking is lighter color and it still gets pretty hot but it’s SW facing so that makes a huge difference.
FYI, I installed about 575 sq ft. Trex Transcend Havena Gold about 5 yrs. ago on our deck. We've been very satisfied. Follow the installation instructions concerning joist spacing etc. We did a diagonal layout. Plan your layout so that you can minimize joints using different lengths. If your in the Ames area, the Story City lumber yard will deliver which is a big help especially if your pattern requires 16' lengths.
The same neighbor and I installed a zip line in our backyard for kids. The “birds nest” we built is pretty cool.
I would love to show off the 2 projects; anyone have any insight on how I can compress my pictures from iPhone so I can post them?
I’m IT illiterate!
I would love to show off the 2 projects; anyone have any insight on how I can compress my pictures from iPhone so I can post them?
I’m IT illiterate!
It helps. But in my experience home owners regret dark composite decking regardless.
You can lower the photo quality on your phone's settings and take pictures
I find it's faster than compression with software.
If you’re on an iPhone hit this while attaching and switch it to medium or large. Whatever stops the error.
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Just a quick tip I don’t think I’ve ever shared here. Anyone with a decent compressor that wants a spray gun, see link below. You can shoot clear and stuff as is but it also works great for paint (which I need most) with a little modification. The plus, it’s 17 bucks.
I don’t do enough to need a $200+ paint sprayer but enough that I’m not gonna roll everything. You just drill out the tip to 2MM (5/64) and it shoots latex and enamel.
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I don’t do enough to need a $200+ paint sprayer but enough that I’m not gonna roll everything. You just drill out the tip to 2MM (5/64) and it shoots latex and enamel.
20 oz. HVLP Gravity Feed Air Spray Gun
Amazing deals on this 20Oz Hvlp Gravity Feed Air Spray Gun at Harbor Freight. Quality tools & low prices.
Just a quick tip I don’t think I’ve ever shared here. Anyone with a decent compressor that wants a spray gun, see link below. You can shoot clear and stuff as is but it also works great for paint (which I need most) with a little modification. The plus, it’s 17 bucks.
I don’t do enough to need a $200+ paint sprayer but enough that I’m not gonna roll everything. You just drill out the tip to 2MM (5/64) and it shoots latex and enamel.
20 oz. HVLP Gravity Feed Air Spray Gun
Amazing deals on this 20Oz Hvlp Gravity Feed Air Spray Gun at Harbor Freight. Quality tools & low prices.
I’m using it for my current project. @Angie and @Mr Janny. I got your door and the paint will be done tomorrow. I can’t send pics through PMs.
Bump.
Has anyone used this product? I’ve got a deck that about half of the wood could maybe be replaced but im trying to get to hang on for a couple more summers.
Or any suggestions on a not crazy expensive stain to go over current stain (not wanting to strip off old) that would work on older boards with lots of….. character.
This looks about as good as anything. I have a deck that was crap when we moved in 16 years ago. I used Thompsons waterseal once and it made it look nicer for a little while. Wood decks are such a pain in the a**
Yeah… I’m not showing my kids that. They will want me to build them one. I was already told by my soon to be teenage I need to make her a loft bed with a desk underneath this summer.
