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I have a small deck (10 by 12) that is going to be up for 2-5 years.
I've priced composite decking, and even 2 by 6, but they are "costly", and the 2 by 6 is poor quality. I was wondering about 4 by 8 panels, 5/8 or 3/4 inch (joists are 16" oc) as a "temporary" surface. Maybe chipboard or outside plywood. What could I do to it to have it last that long? I thought about priming and then a rubberized coating, especially on the edges, leaving the bottom bare. Then thought about treating the bottom side as well, but couldn't come to a conclusion. Also thought about raising the plywood off the joists by using angle iron so there was no wood/wood contact. What does the collective intellect think? -- charles |
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On Tuesday, January 17, 2017 at 1:54:39 PM UTC-8, Charles Bishop wrote:
I have a small deck (10 by 12) that is going to be up for 2-5 years. I've priced composite decking, and even 2 by 6, but they are "costly", and the 2 by 6 is poor quality. I was wondering about 4 by 8 panels, 5/8 or 3/4 inch (joists are 16" oc) as a "temporary" surface. Maybe chipboard or outside plywood. What could I do to it to have it last that long? I thought about priming and then a rubberized coating, especially on the edges, leaving the bottom bare. Then thought about treating the bottom side as well, but couldn't come to a conclusion. Also thought about raising the plywood off the joists by using angle iron so there was no wood/wood contact. What does the collective intellect think? -- charles If you are only going to need it for two years the plywood way would be best but if you have a lot of wet weather in your area be sure to coat all sides. |
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On Tue, 17 Jan 2017 13:54:35 -0800, Charles Bishop
wrote: I have a small deck (10 by 12) that is going to be up for 2-5 years. I've priced composite decking, and even 2 by 6, but they are "costly", and the 2 by 6 is poor quality. I was wondering about 4 by 8 panels, 5/8 or 3/4 inch (joists are 16" oc) as a "temporary" surface. Maybe chipboard or outside plywood. What could I do to it to have it last that long? I thought about priming and then a rubberized coating, especially on the edges, leaving the bottom bare. Then thought about treating the bottom side as well, but couldn't come to a conclusion. Also thought about raising the plywood off the joists by using angle iron so there was no wood/wood contact. What does the collective intellect think? http://northernhomestead.com/buildin...y-pallet-deck/ |
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On Tuesday, January 17, 2017 at 2:33:03 PM UTC-8, wrote:
On Tue, 17 Jan 2017 13:54:35 -0800, Charles Bishop wrote: I have a small deck (10 by 12) that is going to be up for 2-5 years. I've priced composite decking, and even 2 by 6, but they are "costly", and the 2 by 6 is poor quality. I was wondering about 4 by 8 panels, 5/8 or 3/4 inch (joists are 16" oc) as a "temporary" surface. Maybe chipboard or outside plywood. What could I do to it to have it last that long? I thought about priming and then a rubberized coating, especially on the edges, leaving the bottom bare. Then thought about treating the bottom side as well, but couldn't come to a conclusion. Also thought about raising the plywood off the joists by using angle iron so there was no wood/wood contact. What does the collective intellect think? http://northernhomestead.com/buildin...y-pallet-deck/ Great idea and a huge cost savings. |
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On 1/17/2017 4:54 PM, Charles Bishop wrote:
I have a small deck (10 by 12) that is going to be up for 2-5 years. I've priced composite decking, and even 2 by 6, but they are "costly", and the 2 by 6 is poor quality. I was wondering about 4 by 8 panels, 5/8 or 3/4 inch (joists are 16" oc) as a "temporary" surface. Maybe chipboard or outside plywood. What could I do to it to have it last that long? Pressure treated plywood should get you five years. What happens after five years? Tearing it down? Replacing? There are woods that will last 50 years. If you are planning to move in that time a cheap deck will bring down the ptice. If you are planning to rebuild bigger and better, cheap may be good. |
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On 1/17/17 3:54 PM, Charles Bishop wrote:
I have a small deck (10 by 12) that is going to be up for 2-5 years. I've priced composite decking, and even 2 by 6, but they are "costly", and the 2 by 6 is poor quality. I was wondering about 4 by 8 panels, 5/8 or 3/4 inch (joists are 16" oc) as a "temporary" surface. Maybe chipboard or outside plywood. What could I do to it to have it last that long? I thought about priming and then a rubberized coating, especially on the edges, leaving the bottom bare. Then thought about treating the bottom side as well, but couldn't come to a conclusion. Also thought about raising the plywood off the joists by using angle iron so there was no wood/wood contact. What does the collective intellect think? Grain bin drying or aeration floor? It's galvanized metal with slots. It isn't smooth so it would have an advantage during snow or ice storms. You'd probably be the only one on your block with a deck like it. |
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Dean Hoffman wrote: On 1/17/17 3:54 PM, Charles Bishop wrote: I have a small deck (10 by 12) that is going to be up for 2-5 years. I've priced composite decking, and even 2 by 6, but they are "costly", and the 2 by 6 is poor quality. I was wondering about 4 by 8 panels, 5/8 or 3/4 inch (joists are 16" oc) as a "temporary" surface. Maybe chipboard or outside plywood. What could I do to it to have it last that long? I thought about priming and then a rubberized coating, especially on the edges, leaving the bottom bare. Then thought about treating the bottom side as well, but couldn't come to a conclusion. Also thought about raising the plywood off the joists by using angle iron so there was no wood/wood contact. What does the collective intellect think? Grain bin drying or aeration floor? It's galvanized metal with slots. It isn't smooth so it would have an advantage during snow or ice storms. You'd probably be the only one on your block with a deck like it. It would probably work, but I'm looking for cheap and quick. Maybe take a run by a scrap yard and see what they have. -- charles |
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wrote: On 1/17/2017 4:54 PM, Charles Bishop wrote: I have a small deck (10 by 12) that is going to be up for 2-5 years. I've priced composite decking, and even 2 by 6, but they are "costly", and the 2 by 6 is poor quality. I was wondering about 4 by 8 panels, 5/8 or 3/4 inch (joists are 16" oc) as a "temporary" surface. Maybe chipboard or outside plywood. What could I do to it to have it last that long? Pressure treated plywood should get you five years. What happens after five years? Tearing it down? Replacing? There are woods that will last 50 years. If you are planning to move in that time a cheap deck will bring down the ptice. If you are planning to rebuild bigger and better, cheap may be good. No long term plans but want something for now that I can take apart and replace if necessary. Also kind of a test to see what happens. Would sealing the top and sides protect large sheets, that kind of thing. I'm guessing not or others would already be doing it. -- charles |
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On Tue, 17 Jan 2017 13:54:35 -0800, Charles Bishop wrote: I have a small deck (10 by 12) that is going to be up for 2-5 years. I've priced composite decking, and even 2 by 6, but they are "costly", and the 2 by 6 is poor quality. I was wondering about 4 by 8 panels, 5/8 or 3/4 inch (joists are 16" oc) as a "temporary" surface. Maybe chipboard or outside plywood. What could I do to it to have it last that long? I thought about priming and then a rubberized coating, especially on the edges, leaving the bottom bare. Then thought about treating the bottom side as well, but couldn't come to a conclusion. Also thought about raising the plywood off the joists by using angle iron so there was no wood/wood contact. What does the collective intellect think? http://northernhomestead.com/buildin...y-pallet-deck/ I was the laborer for ane of my uncles -- Tekkie |
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On Tue, 17 Jan 2017 13:54:35 -0800, Charles Bishop wrote: I have a small deck (10 by 12) that is going to be up for 2-5 years. I've priced composite decking, and even 2 by 6, but they are "costly", and the 2 by 6 is poor quality. I was wondering about 4 by 8 panels, 5/8 or 3/4 inch (joists are 16" oc) as a "temporary" surface. Maybe chipboard or outside plywood. What could I do to it to have it last that long? I thought about priming and then a rubberized coating, especially on the edges, leaving the bottom bare. Then thought about treating the bottom side as well, but couldn't come to a conclusion. Also thought about raising the plywood off the joists by using angle iron so there was no wood/wood contact. What does the collective intellect think? http://northernhomestead.com/buildin...y-pallet-deck/ I was the consigned laborer for my uncle one summer and we built a garage out of pallets. He owned a warehousing co and could get all he wanted. Back then they weren't build from crap wood or pulp. Learned about construction- so much he wanted me back next summer... for a house renovation. -- Tekkie |
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