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Jim Elbrecht Jim Elbrecht is offline
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Default Looking for Decks for dummies

On Mon, 15 Mar 2010 12:23:00 -0700 (PDT), Joe wrote:

On Mar 15, 2:02*pm, DerbyDad03 wrote:

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' There is a growing sentiment that "Deck Are for Dummies" '

Growing amongst what groups?

' mostly little used once in place '

Can you point me towards some data?


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Try reading some of the archived posts in this NG. Frustrated deck
owners complain over and over about maintenance problems, rebuilding,
warping, etc. That should comprise an adequate data sample for you.


Sounds to me it makes the opposite case-- folks use their decks enough
that they want to repair them rather than take them out.

However, if you are happy with your installation, use it often, then
logically you made the right choice. Prospective builders, though,
should know both pros and cons that may affect them.


Agree there--- I had a deck by an above ground pool for 20 years. I've
gotten more use out of the paver patio that I put in 5 yrs ago. But
when it was needed, the deck served a purpose.

If the landscaping around my house was different I'd have to build a
deck where my patio is.

Jim