Wood surface patio?
I am considering to build a patio with a roof. I am debating whether to use
16" squared patio stones, or using trated 1.25"x6" deck boards on top of 2"x4" treated studs, flat layed. That will leave 1.5" space under the deck board. Eventhough I am going to put 4" of gravel underneath, I may still have some drainage issue. Will mold grow under the deck board? If it does, will it grow to the otherside (deck surface)? It will be a small patio/deck (16'x16'), covered with those pieces of clear plastic roofs, outside the doors of the walkout basement. Thanks. Y. |
Wood surface patio?
N/A wrote:
I am considering to build a patio with a roof. I am debating whether to use 16" squared patio stones, or using trated 1.25"x6" deck boards on top of 2"x4" treated studs, flat layed. That will leave 1.5" space under the deck board. Eventhough I am going to put 4" of gravel underneath, I may still have some drainage issue. Will mold grow under the deck board? If it does, will it grow to the otherside (deck surface)? It will be a small patio/deck (16'x16'), covered with those pieces of clear plastic roofs, outside the doors of the walkout basement. Thanks. Y. Hi, Where do you live? |
Wood surface patio?
"Tony Hwang" wrote in message news:si4%j.300968$pM4.66790@pd7urf1no... N/A wrote: I am considering to build a patio with a roof. I am debating whether to use 16" squared patio stones, or using trated 1.25"x6" deck boards on top of 2"x4" treated studs, flat layed. That will leave 1.5" space under the deck board. Eventhough I am going to put 4" of gravel underneath, I may still have some drainage issue. Will mold grow under the deck board? If it does, will it grow to the otherside (deck surface)? It will be a small patio/deck (16'x16'), covered with those pieces of clear plastic roofs, outside the doors of the walkout basement. Thanks. Y. Hi, Where do you live? Baltimore,MD |
Wood surface patio?
"N/A" wrote in message news:xc4%j.8670$4c.5024@trnddc08... I am considering to build a patio with a roof. I am debating whether to use 16" squared patio stones, or using trated 1.25"x6" deck boards on top of 2"x4" treated studs, flat layed. That will leave 1.5" space under the deck board. Eventhough I am going to put 4" of gravel underneath, I may still have some drainage issue. Will mold grow under the deck board? If it does, will it grow to the otherside (deck surface)? It will be a small patio/deck (16'x16'), covered with those pieces of clear plastic roofs, outside the doors of the walkout basement. Thanks. Y. Why would you want the maintenance of a wood deck when you can have a concrete patio? IMO, it is a no brainer |
Wood surface patio?
On Wed, 28 May 2008 03:21:01 GMT, "N/A" wrote:
I am considering to build a patio with a roof. I am debating whether to use 16" squared patio stones, or using trated 1.25"x6" deck boards on top of 2"x4" treated studs, flat layed. That will leave 1.5" space under the deck board. Eventhough I am going to put 4" of gravel underneath, I may still have some drainage issue. Will mold grow under the deck board? If it does, will it grow to the otherside (deck surface)? Mold, moss, crickets, mice, and other vermin will love that space. And you'll be looking at cracked, warped boards in short order. It will be a small patio/deck (16'x16'), covered with those pieces of clear plastic roofs, outside the doors of the walkout basement. My personal preference would be a stone patio with a canvas cover that could be quickly taken down when hurricanes threatened. But at any rate stone [and I'd look at 2" thick pavers] is your best bet. Put it on a well drained, well compacted [that means renting a plate compactor] sub base and you'll get years of nearly maintenance free service. Jim |
Wood surface patio?
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"Edwin Pawlowski" wrote: "N/A" wrote in message news:xc4%j.8670$4c.5024@trnddc08... I am considering to build a patio with a roof. I am debating whether to use 16" squared patio stones, or using trated 1.25"x6" deck boards on top of 2"x4" treated studs, flat layed. That will leave 1.5" space under the deck board. Eventhough I am going to put 4" of gravel underneath, I may still have some drainage issue. Will mold grow under the deck board? If it does, will it grow to the otherside (deck surface)? It will be a small patio/deck (16'x16'), covered with those pieces of clear plastic roofs, outside the doors of the walkout basement. Thanks. Y. Why would you want the maintenance of a wood deck when you can have a concrete patio? IMO, it is a no brainer Or, why would you want to *maintain* a wood deck by refinishing it every year? Mine looks great after ten years and I never do anything to it but sweep it once in a while. People who refinish outdoor wood have too much time on their hands... |
Wood surface patio?
On May 28, 7:09*am, Jim Elbrecht wrote:
On Wed, 28 May 2008 03:21:01 GMT, "N/A" wrote: I am considering to build a patio with a roof. I am debating whether to use 16" squared patio stones, * or using trated 1.25"x6" deck boards on top of *2"x4" treated studs, flat layed. *That will leave 1.5" space under the deck board. Eventhough I am going to put 4" of gravel underneath, I may still have some drainage issue. Will mold grow under the deck board? If it does, will it grow to the otherside (deck surface)? Mold, moss, crickets, mice, and other vermin will love that space. And you'll be looking at cracked, warped boards in short order. * * It will be a small patio/deck (16'x16'), covered with those pieces of clear plastic roofs, outside the doors of the walkout basement. My personal preference would be a stone patio with a canvas cover that could be quickly taken down when hurricanes threatened. But at any rate stone [and I'd look at 2" thick pavers] is your best bet. *Put it on a well drained, well compacted [that means renting a plate compactor] sub base and you'll get years of nearly maintenance free service. * Jim Another option is stamped concrete, which can be made to look like slate, stone, brick, etc in a wide array of colors. For something so close to the ground, I'd go with either concrete or pavers. |
Wood surface patio?
h wrote in message Why would you want the maintenance of a wood deck when you can have a concrete patio? IMO, it is a no brainer Because concrete is unbelievably ugly? Doesn't have to be. Stamped, colored, all sorts of options. Even plain concrete is still better than a rotted wood deck with rats or skunks living under it. |
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