trex installation bummer
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It's a bummer when you build something so well, and use the best
Comments (8)This is, and will be, my one and only reno. But I will say it hurt my heart to see our 40 year old site-built cabs being ripped out by DH who could have cared less to try to salvage as much as possible. Those cabs were in fabulous shape, despite my white paint and aged glazing technique from 1999. They had a lot of life left in them before demo, but they were laid out badly and the kitchen was too small. DH and his friend did salvage a drawer stack, doored lower, and the small floor to ceiling pantry cab. The pantry cab was picked up by the Restore guys, and I still smile every time I see the two lower cabs in the friend's kitchen as a makeshift island. I'm impressed by your DIY skills. It's a testament to them that the kitchen was still in such good condition these years later. Here's to not having a third reno! :)...See MoreHelp, my Trex installer is using nails!
Comments (21)Decks should last 15 years or so, 8 months is very short term. Come back in 5 years, and if you haven't had any problems by then, that's a more interesting data point. On the other hand, I hope that you don't ever have any of the problems that Trex is famous for. -Roger...See Moreipe deck with trex burnished amber railing
Comments (3)From a longtime lurker: Wow! That is *really* pretty. Nice work!!! We just had our old deck demo'd today and the builder will be starting our IPE deck w/in the next week or so. Our design is VERY similar to yours dekim....picture frame, etc. Thanks to this forum we made the IPE choice and are so thankful to all who offer their advice and words of wisdom. Hears to quick healing dekim. Ouch. Dorothy...See MoreTimberTech Evolutions vs. Trex Transcend vs. Trex Enhanced
Comments (3)Thanks!! It looks like there is more composite in the Trex Transcends versus two channels in the TimberTech...but I still think I'm leaning towards the TimberTech. Thanks!...See Moreworthy
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