Re: Deck Advice

On 31 Aug 2006 06:07:41 -0700, jremeye@xxxxxxxxx wrote:

Hello everyone, I am doing some deck re-building and I was looking for
some good advice. First of all the side railings seem to follow the
pitch of the deck which is about an inch out of level over the course
of 4 feet. Is there any reason I should keep the pitch on the rails or
should I make them level? I mean are they built that way so that rain
water runs off of the rails like it would on the deck or is it just
estetic?


Personal choice. A level rail allows you to rest a potted plant or
beverage glass. A slanted rail will stand up to the elements better.

Also, I've been advised to wait up to 30 days before painting PT. Is
this absolutely necessary? How long should I wait or should I wait at
all?

PT wood is very wet. I read "6 months or longer." Do not use paint,
use stain. Paint will peel off, stain will not.


Finally, does anyone know of a good wood to use for decks that is less
expensive than PT and can be painted right away?


PT wood is very inexpensive to all other choices I've ever seen.

If anyone has any suggestions I would be greatly appreciative. Thanks,
J in Boston
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