Father house, deck has lasted 25 years, the siding hasn't. His/my plan is to have the siding cut in a horizontal line above the rot, reflash, install z flashing, replace siding below, reinstall deck (fixing various other issues). Maybe 1-2 " of "new" siding will be visible after deck boards are reinstalled. Deck needs to go next to siding otherwise junk will accumulate in gap and below. So what is the best way to prevent siding from being compromised again?
Hadn't thought of that, since it's mostly hidden, aesthetics wouldn't be too much of a concern. However, there still is the issue of debris being caught between the two, and even pressure treated isn't meant to be in constant contact w/moisture. I'd still need to figure out some way to minimize water from getting down between there I would think.
Just near completion of my deck being built and noticed this cracking on the posts and small ones stemming off… I know it’s called checking but let me know if I should be concerned and have him replace them plz as I’m sure if I request it, it would be an issue but I want to ensure there is no problems in the near future. Any comment is a good comment, thx
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Our 25 year old 5/4x4 nailed in deck boards are going to be replaced with 5/4x6 screwed in boards. 1. I sealed the bottom of the old deck boards prior to nailing them in. Is this a good or bad idea for the new boards? 2. Pilot holes. 2 yeas ago my husband built 2 fences in our yard. He found that pilot holes were the only way to make things easier. I have now been reading about clearance holes for the deck boards. I think the idea makes sense however my husband isn't sold on the idea. Are clearance holes a good idea or bad? 3. Drill and bits. We have a basic Hitachi drill. I have read, again, that an impact drill is better and saves your hands and wrists from tiring out too soon. Agree or disagree? And finally bits. We want to use quality bits. Any recommendations? Thanks for any advice you can throw my way.
07-15-22, 04:26 PM
