Hi,
wondering if anyone has any tips on non traditional anchoring for ipe wood so that fasterners are not exposed? something simple and effective
Hi,
wondering if anyone has any tips on non traditional anchoring for ipe wood so that fasterners are not exposed? something simple and effective
Skim-coating with joint compound covers texture, renews old drywall and plaster, and leaves smooth surfaces ready to paint.
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Some use Eb-Ty system. Here you can buy the IPE` preslotted for the pieces to fit in.
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I like the Deckmaster system. Lotta little screws, but that's what helpers are for! ;-)
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Mike Hennessy
Pittsburgh, PA
Everything fits, until you put glue on it.
Another vote for Deckmaster. That system allows for easy replacement of a single board, anywhere on the deck. Try doing that with Eb-Ty.
Bill