This deck started out with a rotten rim and sill which had to be cut out and replaced.
Bob
“Rather be a hammer than a nail”
This deck started out with a rotten rim and sill which had to be cut out and replaced.
Bob
“Rather be a hammer than a nail”
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Bob:
Its always refreshing to see your work...another great job....how do you like working with trex?
Thanks Stan - Trex is pretty easy to work with. I try to use 16' pieces because I can hardly lift the 20' lengths. It is heavy to work with but quiet to walk on. Trex says you can span 16" but I disagree, it is too springy at 16" so I frame all my Trex decks at 12" on center.Bob
"Rather be a hammer than a nail"
Pro-Dek
Great Pics. I love to see a work in progress. Especially quality work. Thanks for sharing.
dl
Thanks Deadload- I get ALOT of grief from my son when I stop to take pictures, he calls me Bob Fujiama, " now will you pick up the other end of this board ?"Bob
"Rather be a hammer than a nail"
I LOVE those jobs that start with a call, "I've got just a little rot in my deck"
I had one start with just a couple rotten posts but what they couldn't see led to rebuilding the porch with a doubling of size for about 30 grand which led to a 36 K kitchen remodel.
The Lord created those little rot bugs too!Excellence is its own reward!
Right - Piffin - No two jobs are the same and that is what I like most about our profession. The key is if we do it right the first time our good customers will give us more good customers.Bob
"Rather be a hammer than a nail"