I'm thinking of building a new deck, approximately 15' x 25',
approximately 9' above grade.

I have no concerns about structure; I know what to do about that.

I'm considering using the newer "composite lumber" (Trex is one brand
name) for decking, rails, balusters, stairs, et cetera...you know, the
stuff that shows. I'm wondering how well it resists weathering, rot,
checking, splitting, whether it needs any maintenance aside from a good
washing, et cetera.

The last time I built a deck, I used cedar over pressure treated
supports. The cedar was fine, but it did require a coat of transparent
stain every season.

Experiences with "trex" or other similar products?

Thanks.




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I'm thinking of building a new deck, approximately 15' x 25',
approximately 9' above grade.

I have no concerns about structure; I know what to do about that.

I'm considering using the newer "composite lumber" (Trex is one brand
name) for decking, rails, balusters, stairs, et cetera...you know, the
stuff that shows. I'm wondering how well it resists weathering, rot,
checking, splitting, whether it needs any maintenance aside from a good
washing, et cetera.

The last time I built a deck, I used cedar over pressure treated
supports. The cedar was fine, but it did require a coat of transparent
stain every season.

Experiences with "trex" or other similar products?

Thanks.

Spoofer alert! I don't know anything about structures and I certainly am
too fat, lazy and non-talented to build anything.

"Secular Humoresque" wrote in message
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I'm thinking of building a new deck, approximately 15' x 25',
approximately 9' above grade.

I have no concerns about structure; I know what to do about that.

I'm considering using the newer "composite lumber" (Trex is one brand
name) for decking, rails, balusters, stairs, et cetera...you know, the
stuff that shows. I'm wondering how well it resists weathering, rot,
checking, splitting, whether it needs any maintenance aside from a good
washing, et cetera.

The last time I built a deck, I used cedar over pressure treated supports.
The cedar was fine, but it did require a coat of transparent stain every
season.

Experiences with "trex" or other similar products?

Thanks.




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No Leaders / No Ideas / No Morals

My dad used one of those (forget the brand). The results are pretty good as
far as weathering/looks goes (a bit too much on the subdued pink color I
thought, but...), but they tend to expand/contract a lot and can sometimes
pop out of the brackets at the end of long planks. So, his advice to me (I
was considering a deck upgrade, but went with concrete instead) was to try
and use shorter vs. longer sections.

On 10/1/10 1:41 PM, nom=de=plume wrote:

"Secular Humoresque" wrote in message
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I'm thinking of building a new deck, approximately 15' x 25',
approximately 9' above grade.

I have no concerns about structure; I know what to do about that.

I'm considering using the newer "composite lumber" (Trex is one brand
name) for decking, rails, balusters, stairs, et cetera...you know, the
stuff that shows. I'm wondering how well it resists weathering, rot,
checking, splitting, whether it needs any maintenance aside from a
good washing, et cetera.

The last time I built a deck, I used cedar over pressure treated
supports. The cedar was fine, but it did require a coat of transparent
stain every season.

Experiences with "trex" or other similar products?

Thanks.




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Republicans are the Party of No:
No Leaders / No Ideas / No Morals

My dad used one of those (forget the brand). The results are pretty good
as far as weathering/looks goes (a bit too much on the subdued pink
color I thought, but...), but they tend to expand/contract a lot and can
sometimes pop out of the brackets at the end of long planks. So, his
advice to me (I was considering a deck upgrade, but went with concrete
instead) was to try and use shorter vs. longer sections.



Thanks! :)

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"Secular Humoresque" wrote in message
m...
On 10/1/10 1:41 PM, nom=de=plume wrote:

"Secular Humoresque" wrote in message
news
I'm thinking of building a new deck, approximately 15' x 25',
approximately 9' above grade.

I have no concerns about structure; I know what to do about that.

I'm considering using the newer "composite lumber" (Trex is one brand
name) for decking, rails, balusters, stairs, et cetera...you know, the
stuff that shows. I'm wondering how well it resists weathering, rot,
checking, splitting, whether it needs any maintenance aside from a
good washing, et cetera.

The last time I built a deck, I used cedar over pressure treated
supports. The cedar was fine, but it did require a coat of transparent
stain every season.

Experiences with "trex" or other similar products?

Thanks.




--
Republicans are the Party of No:
No Leaders / No Ideas / No Morals

My dad used one of those (forget the brand). The results are pretty good
as far as weathering/looks goes (a bit too much on the subdued pink
color I thought, but...), but they tend to expand/contract a lot and can
sometimes pop out of the brackets at the end of long planks. So, his
advice to me (I was considering a deck upgrade, but went with concrete
instead) was to try and use shorter vs. longer sections.



Thanks! :)

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I can find out the exact name of it if you want...

"Secular Humoresque" wrote in message news
I'm thinking of building a new deck, approximately 15' x 25',
approximately 9' above grade.

I have no concerns about structure; I know what to do about that.

I'm considering using the newer "composite lumber" (Trex is one brand
name) for decking, rails, balusters, stairs, et cetera...you know, the
stuff that shows. I'm wondering how well it resists weathering, rot,
checking, splitting, whether it needs any maintenance aside from a good
washing, et cetera.

The last time I built a deck, I used cedar over pressure treated
supports. The cedar was fine, but it did require a coat of transparent
stain every season.

Experiences with "trex" or other similar products?

Thanks.




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It's the product of choice if you aren't concerned by the lack of appearance of real wood. It wood look good with your new French door.

The wood is for Donny to jump on. Snicker!
Harry
"The 'C' students run the world."

"Harry®" wrote in message
...

It's the product of choice if you aren't concerned by the lack of
appearance of real wood. *It wood look good* with your new French door.

The wood is for Donny to jump on. Snicker!
Harry
"The 'C' students run the world."


Say what??
"It wood look good"???

On 10/1/10 3:57 PM, YukonBound wrote:


"Harry®" wrote in message
...

It's the product of choice if you aren't concerned by the lack of
appearance of real wood. *It wood look good* with your new French door.

The wood is for Donny to jump on. Snicker!
Harry
"The 'C' students run the world."


Say what??
"It wood look good"???


The ID Spoofing Harry's wife hasn't seen real wood for 20 years.

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In article ,
says...

On 10/1/10 3:57 PM, YukonBound wrote:


"Harry®" wrote in message
...

It's the product of choice if you aren't concerned by the lack of
appearance of real wood. *It wood look good* with your new French door.

The wood is for Donny to jump on. Snicker!
Harry
"The 'C' students run the world."


Say what??
"It wood look good"???


The ID Spoofing Harry's wife hasn't seen real wood for 20 years.

Your wife hasn't seen real wood in 20 years?

"Secular Humoresque" wrote in message m...
On 10/1/10 3:57 PM, YukonBound wrote:


"Harry®" wrote in message
...

It's the product of choice if you aren't concerned by the lack of
appearance of real wood. *It wood look good* with your new French door.

The wood is for Donny to jump on. Snicker!
Harry
"The 'C' students run the world."


Say what??
"It wood look good"???


The ID Spoofing Harry's wife hasn't seen real wood for 20 years.

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No Leaders / No Ideas / No Morals


Krause's wood is holding his deck up. He has no other use for it.

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Harry
"The 'C' students run the world."