Questions tagged [decking]
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"Top layer" plywood subfloor fastened to decking
I just tore out a ton of particle board subfloor that was previously used for carpeting. The entire house has decking (2x6 planks) running on a 45 degree angle over joists with 3/8" plywood over the ...
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How to build deck starting in yard, ending on concrete slab?
Here are some photos of my backyard with rough dimensions.
Needing help with how to end a deck from cemented posts in yard (at rear of house), to my back door. My trouble area is above the concrete. ...
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Are these joists deep enough for the joist spacing / beam spacing I am planning on my deck?
I'm building a deck in the garden, have planned, purchased and started building the deck. I've been laying out some joists on the support beams (wider timbers bolted onto the posts) that I've ...
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How do I restore this deck?
I have a deck that faces south and gets hit by the sun pretty hard, pictures here:
Aside from replacing the whole thing, which I don't want to do, I'm wondering what would be a good way to repair it....
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Do deck coatings work as claimed?
Home improvement stores have been stocking products in the paint section that appear to put a thick coating on the deck boards, giving them the appearance of synthetic decking. They claim to offer ...
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What tools should I use to remove the tongue and groove from floorboards?
I have a big pile of high quality tongue and groove floorboards that I would like to reuse as decking timber for a small-ish deck.
The trouble is I don't quite know what the best tools to use would ...
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Can I use the Simpson Strong Tie EB-TY product with ChoiceDek?
I want to use the Simpson Strong Tie EB-TY hidden deck fasteners with my ChoiceDek decking. The decking is 1 inch thick and has slots in both edges. I am looking at the EBTYLC product in particular ...
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How do I build a corner bench for my deck?
I am totally new to DIY and wanted to take my first steps with a simple project - a corner bench.
I have decking outside already, and want to use the same decking wood for my bench. Something similar ...
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What post size should I use for a 20'x24' deck [closed]
My deck is 20' by 24'. Should we use 6x6 posts or 4x4 posts? Which will look better on such a large deck?
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How can I join vinyl decking to metal door frame?
Shoddy workmanship by a lousy contractor has left me with a vinyl deck that allows water to leak into the garage below. I identified the location of the leak - where the vinyl meets the metal frame ...
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Should I take my deck apart to fix a 1/2" lean?
I am building a 15'x23' deck in Knoxville. I built a sandwich girder at the end using 12" x 16" deep concrete piers, 4x4 posts sitting on galvanized metal brackets and pressure treated 2x10's ...
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Is wolmanized wood different that just treated wood?
The title says it all, is wolmanized wood different that just treated wood?
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Decking fastening schedule?
I'm screwing down a deck of 5/4 x 4" cedar, over joists 16" O.C.
It's a covered deck, so it won't get very wet.
Is 1 screw per joist/plank intersection enough? Or 2?
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