Questions tagged [deck]
For questions generally relating to outdoor, semi-elevated, non-enclosed structures such as decks, gazebos, pergolas, etc.
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Large deck with hot tub built in the 80's, would love some help addressing the issues and how to repair [closed]
I'm decently handy, but am extremely green when it comes to decks, still learning a ton. I'm hoping to do some of the bracing and replacement myself. I own a shopsmith, skil saw and a miter saw.
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Integrate tempered glass into flat roof deck above existing skylight? [closed]
I currently have:
Flat roof
Non-walkable skylight
Walking deck surrounding the skylight
Railing around the skylight
I want to:
Remove the railing around the skylight
Elevate the walking deck
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How should I deal with curves in new deck boards during installation?
My son is making a backyard deck of about 6 x 6 metres for my daughter. I am too old and doddery to help much, but am advising. Now we find that some of the planks (400 x 23 cm composite) are curved ...
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Deck stairs location/distance help
I'm in the process of repairing my old deck and while doing so, I want to relocate it's stairs. My question is, how do I determine how far my last stair should be or where I should build a concrete ...
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Should I attach my deck to the house?
I have a small, <30" high deck which is currently not attached to the house (stucco wall). My contractor claims it would be required by code (Location: San Mateo, California) to attach it to ...
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Replacing the rim joist (beam) on a 50+ year old porch
A 2x8 rim joist, that also acts as a beam, on a 50+ year old front porch is damaged and needs to be replaced. This rim joist is resting along its length on a cinderblock wall. I'm not sure if the ...
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How to delay or slow down rot in deck post?
My deck is almost 7 years old.
I was concern about rotting in deck post.
So i did dig carefully around one of the deck post for 6-8 inches down and i think i didnt see sign of rot yet. This post set ...
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Space between deck beam & joist and deck wobbles side to side
My deck wobbles from side to side. So I started looking underneath the deck to check what the issue was and how to mitigate it.
I noticed that the joists are attached to the beam using nails instead ...
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Is this deck post getting cracks due to it being overloaded?
I never seen such types of cracks online.
Is this particular post overloaded.
There is nothing on the deck.
Also another closest post set 10 feet away.
Any idea
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help identifying composite decking brand
I'm repairing an existing composite deck. Most of the parts are composite sleeves over wood and the wood has basically all rotted away inside the sleeves. Some of the parts have cracked due to the ...
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Umbrella Stand Screw Plug
I misplaced the screw plug for the water tank on my water-filled umbrella stand last fall. I can’t find anyone who sells replacements. The stand is this one: link. The opening is 1”. I don’t even ...
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What equipment is needed to raise the side of a pergola that is attached to a house by 1 1/4”
We have a pergola built on our deck and attached to our house. Almost complete. Have discovered that the side of pergola attached to the house needs to be raised by about 1 1/4” for a pitch that ...
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Replacing rotten rim boards on deck [closed]
Those black double 1x8 have rotted at all corners and I need to replace them:
I think I can handle the demo part, cutting new boards to size and nailing them back onto the stringer.
I may have to ...
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best way to plug unused screw holes in wood deck
my redwood 2x6 decking was originally screwed in from the top. the wood is in pretty decent shape, so i’m going to:
remove the planks
put joist tape on the joists
flip the planks over
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I have bleach residue on deck after cleaning
I thought I was ready to stain with semi solid stain over previous semitransparent stain. I am noticing a residue that I believe may be left from cleaning with 30 second cleaner and added bleach. Now ...
