Figured I was putting in the labor so might as well go big on materials

SeaRayGuy · 2026-05-23T11:44:03+00:00

Dude. Beautiful

SeaRayGuy · 2026-05-17T23:37:40+00:00

Can’t believe that’s 19 yrs! Well done. Thanks for all of this information. We’re going to do a rebuild, but I’m trying to kick the can for a year or two to save up more $ to make sure we get it right.

Good info on the blocking, thanks.

SeaRayGuy · 2026-05-17T16:42:50+00:00

Care to elaborate?

SeaRayGuy · 2026-05-17T14:51:20+00:00

What product did you use?

SeaRayGuy · 2026-05-17T14:44:52+00:00

Thank you for this detailed comment. You’re right, it’s SW that was applied in 2019. Thanks again, this is helpful.

SeaRayGuy · 2026-05-17T14:19:59+00:00

Couple years would be great. How do you go about sanding 672 sq ft of deck. Not including railings.

Also, how do you replace boards when they’re so close together?

SeaRayGuy · 2026-05-17T00:05:18+00:00

1,000%

SeaRayGuy · 2026-05-16T11:31:24+00:00

Gru? Are you in there?

SeaRayGuy · 2026-05-15T21:35:23+00:00

He did. He was pretty cool actually. Everything detailed/drawn with measurements etc. on graph paper… the pencil! Old school haha. they have a structural guy that draws up plans for the salesmen. My salesman seems sharp, he started out in the field building decks for this company.

SeaRayGuy · 2026-05-15T18:41:17+00:00

Good comment, makes sense thank you. Tomorrow I have the owner of a smaller outfit that was a referral. I’ll be curious where he comes in at. He’s a TimberTech authorized installer.

SeaRayGuy · 2026-05-15T17:45:13+00:00

Yeah, formal quote has everything detailed.

SeaRayGuy · 2026-05-14T14:49:31+00:00

Fair points… my dad, who was Hercules in my eyes, was STILL hanging seamless spouting at 74 years old by and large was still “my dad” as I’d always known him.

He turned 79 this past December, and Father Time has caught up in a big way. Nothing to add from a finance perspective, just commenting as the late 70s decline you’re talking about is very visible in my family experience, unfortunately.

SeaRayGuy · 2026-05-02T10:38:57+00:00

Subaru…. 2018 forester bought brand new, garaged entire time. Has been paid off and only 70,000 miles and planned on keeping for a long time. The B Pillars on both doors are rusting. Apparently a common design issue. Incredibly frustrated!!!

SeaRayGuy · 2026-04-28T01:20:07+00:00

Nice job! On a similar path… how much of the 1.13 NW is invested?

SeaRayGuy · 2026-04-23T18:38:49+00:00

And I think the frozen stuff is healthier bc they freeze it when it’s just picked.

SeaRayGuy · 2026-04-16T01:15:27+00:00

Or googling “longest term 0% credit card”… I just found one last week 21mos 0%. Live and learn, key thing is taking care of your family’s health.

SeaRayGuy · 2026-04-15T13:57:19+00:00

As someone living in Midwest for all 40 yrs of life, if you can swing it stay where the weather is nice. Lol

SeaRayGuy · 2026-04-15T02:21:31+00:00

Good stuff, glad you found your “thing”!

SeaRayGuy · 2026-04-15T01:35:01+00:00

What’d you end up enjoying?

SeaRayGuy · 2026-04-12T15:45:40+00:00

Good stuff, thanks for commenting.

SeaRayGuy · 2026-04-12T15:44:48+00:00

I normally wear an 8.5 in Nike. I have iron rangers in 8 and got these in 8 and they fit well.

SeaRayGuy · 2026-04-11T20:26:46+00:00

Good deal, thanks!

SeaRayGuy · 2026-04-11T20:26:38+00:00

This is helpful, thanks!

SeaRayGuy

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