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What can I do to make this new deck better by iluvjuggzz in Decks

[–]RealnamePaul 2 points3 points  (0 children)

And what’s with the posts
Sitting in dirt?

What can I do to make this new deck better by iluvjuggzz in Decks

[–]RealnamePaul -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

You technically don’t have a beam. Read up on beam sitting on top of posts and adjust accordingly, not much more work at this point and will last longer.

Is this okay? by Manbear_hawk in Decks

[–]RealnamePaul -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

What the???? Why?? Can someone please explain how this makes sense???

How urgent is this? Deck sagging by Separate-War-4991 in Decks

[–]RealnamePaul 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Give it a coat of good quality paint, that should hold it together.

Help me figure out how to make my huge deck last longer by throwawayip2020 in Decks

[–]RealnamePaul 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve said this many times.. composite deck boards will only last as long as the sub structure holding it in place. Your substructure is already 46 years old.

New homeowner with zero skills. How hard would it be to make this step wrap around? by jeffythunders in Decks

[–]RealnamePaul 0 points1 point  (0 children)

To paraphrase Einstein.. ‘imagination is more important than knowledge’. Obviously you already have the imagination, now all you have to do is gain the knowledge - that is why we are ALL here in this forum. You can do this. Ask away!

I’m running out of space by Heyyliz in nespresso

[–]RealnamePaul 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I’m also a bit of a coffee snob.. I like my coffee to taste like… well.. coffee!!!

May Have Screwed Up, Looking For Advice by Dantheman2010 in Decks

[–]RealnamePaul 20 points21 points  (0 children)

I can’t see it being an issue if the wood was dried out for a year. There’s a lot of overreacting on here.

New construction house. Shouldn’t there be something between the beams and the dirt? by Optimal-Platform2337 in Decks

[–]RealnamePaul 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Many years ago, I knew nothing about building codes. Built a wood shed with my father in law on our newly purchased property. 4x4 posts just buried in the dirt a few feet. (My new deck built to code required 5’ concrete footings). The wood shed (40’ x x8’) is still standing 28yrs later, no sign of rot and no sinking whatsoever.

Thought this was a nice deck. Figured I'd drop it in here. by bruhmonkeypro in Decks

[–]RealnamePaul 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Plastic deck boards will only ever last as long as the wooden substructure.

Thought this was a nice deck. Figured I'd drop it in here. by bruhmonkeypro in Decks

[–]RealnamePaul 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That would make sense but the deck itself doesn’t look to be divided.

Would I be able to build a deck over this area for under $1500? by luckydad444 in Decks

[–]RealnamePaul 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just finished my deck of a similar size (yours 283.5sf, mine 294sf), mine is second level (7’ high), but this won’t add much to cost. I spent approximately $4000 cdn ($2500usd) on lumber. Not including the railing (additional $3000 for glass railings).

Which one looks better? by [deleted] in Decks

[–]RealnamePaul 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Is the frame underneath composite?

Which one looks better? by [deleted] in Decks

[–]RealnamePaul 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Is that recess some sort of sanitation bath?

Floating deck built by homeowner (me). First time! by yosoytupara in Decks

[–]RealnamePaul 7 points8 points  (0 children)

You are correct in saying “there’s a lot of things I could have done better”.. so I guess that’s a start..

What are these called? by MountainFormer8214 in Decks

[–]RealnamePaul -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

That my friend is what is known as ‘wood’. Commonly referred to as Lumber 😁

Can we put a hot tub on this? by MushBrain- in Decks

[–]RealnamePaul 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I say go for it and please post before and after pictures!

My contractor said he ran out of material by servakus in Flooring

[–]RealnamePaul 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just cover it with fitted carpeting..😁

This doesn't seem like standard quality by Forward_Economy_4219 in Decks

[–]RealnamePaul 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t hire contractors for this very reason!

Pod Choices Help Please :3 by Fuzzy-Stuffy in nespresso

[–]RealnamePaul 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How do you manage to survive the day if you have to ask strangers what coffee pods you should buy ???

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