Ed Aumiller
07-01-2017, 10:47 PM
I built my deck over 35 years ago... the pressure treated lumber was guaranteed for 40 years... it only lasted 35 !!!
Am in process of replacing the decking... the joists are still fine... 90% of decking is still usable but am replacing all of it ... about 1800 square feet..
Original decking is 5/4" x 4" and never had a problem with it... just where there are knots it is weak and want to replace it so wife does not have problems in future...
Putting down same size boards that are KDAT (kiln dried after treatment)... since the new boards are NOT the same chemicals used to treat the original boards (no arsenic), do not know how long they will last... built a deck for my son 11 years ago with new PT and it is in bad shape.. most contractors in this area only expect 10-15 years before decking needs replaced with the new PT lumber..
Trying to determine ways in which to make the new decking last longer...
Thinking about putting the 2-part epoxy for garage floors on it.... can get most any color and that should keep the water from doing damage ?
Boats are ofter coated with epoxy, etc....
Any ideas to lengthen life of PT lumber appreciated...
Thanks in advance..
Am in process of replacing the decking... the joists are still fine... 90% of decking is still usable but am replacing all of it ... about 1800 square feet..
Original decking is 5/4" x 4" and never had a problem with it... just where there are knots it is weak and want to replace it so wife does not have problems in future...
Putting down same size boards that are KDAT (kiln dried after treatment)... since the new boards are NOT the same chemicals used to treat the original boards (no arsenic), do not know how long they will last... built a deck for my son 11 years ago with new PT and it is in bad shape.. most contractors in this area only expect 10-15 years before decking needs replaced with the new PT lumber..
Trying to determine ways in which to make the new decking last longer...
Thinking about putting the 2-part epoxy for garage floors on it.... can get most any color and that should keep the water from doing damage ?
Boats are ofter coated with epoxy, etc....
Any ideas to lengthen life of PT lumber appreciated...
Thanks in advance..