On Apr 20, 11:12 pm, "HotRdd" wrote:
I'm about to start the replacement of an old deck and was wondering if you
guys can answer a few questions for me.

1) I've reclaimed some old and heavy 10" x 10" posts from a barn that I'm
hoping to use to give the deck some character, does anyone see any problems
using this structurally?

I see no problem here, should look very nice.


2) What type of sealer should I use to treat this old lumber.Recommendations

I am not familiar here with top brands


3) I need to bury some posts this weekend and I'm not sure what the best
method is. Do you get a concrete tube and fill it full of concrete and then
put the post on top or do you encase the post in the concrete? WHY?

A little insight.......if in frost zone is why (depth here also varies
upon the region you are in), and also will be more secure in the long
run ( post could work it way loose, become unstable and move, and also
may allow water etc to enter which may rot your post)....then your
screwed.
http://www.buildingspecs.com/articles_decks.asp
http://www.askthebuilder.com/DeckConstruction.shtml

4) Should I stick with treated lumber for the posts?

Your 10x10 posts should be very sturdy.........and maintaining them
regularly; there should be no problems.