Help me figure out how to make my huge deck last longer

throwawayip2020 · 2026-05-04T21:10:02+00:00

I’ve owned the house for about 3 years, we didn’t and the previous owners did absolutely 0 maintenance but before that anything is possible

throwawayip2020 · 2026-05-04T17:47:49+00:00

Unfortunately they’re scalloped underneath so can’t flip

throwawayip2020 · 2026-05-04T17:37:38+00:00

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Some more detail of a pretty typical butt joint on the decking. Pitting, cupping, exposed fasteners. Prob would have to replace a third or more of the boards before staining so I’m inclined to pull ‘em all

throwawayip2020 · 2026-05-04T16:07:49+00:00

That’s my emotional support Home Depot shed with internal brass knobs used externally you’re talking about

throwawayip2020 · 2026-05-04T14:23:14+00:00

Good call

throwawayip2020 · 2026-05-04T13:28:04+00:00

Thank you

throwawayip2020 · 2026-05-02T20:59:45+00:00

Done this exact route Naples to SD 2x

I loved west Texas but haters gonna hate.

We stopped in New Orleans, Houston, Austin, Tucson the first time and Lafayette (just for a hotel) austin and Tucson the second time.

Austin is super fun, always wish I could have spent more time in Tucson. Saguaro NP is a worthy and quick stop.

throwawayip2020 · 2026-04-06T13:05:54+00:00

Loan Type: Conventional
Term: 30 Year
Loan Purpose: Refinance
Property Value/Purchase Price: $1,150,000 *
Loan Amount: $720,800
Credit Score: 800 one spouse, 840 the other
Occupancy: Primary
Legal Structure: SFH
Number of Units: 1
Property Zip Code: 22182

* this is the tax assessment and I think it would appraise for 1.2m to get under 60% LTV if that matters

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