Ipe deck installation
Lee Ann Hakim
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Ventilation, sanding Questions for IPE deck
Comments (1)Its really pretty simple. I use floor regesters ,like inside your house, I punch out the controls and paint them black or fancy jobs get solid brass. The idea is air in air out. Put screen vents in the skirting use the floor vents close to the house. J....See Moreis an ipe deck installation different from other woods???
Comments (6)Here's the deal, from my perspective. I put in a garapa deck (same install method as ipe) DIY and managed fine on my own, first time. If I can do it, there's no reason a pro couldn't do a great job on his first project either. I don't think experience is as important as a willingness to learn and to take the time to do it right (pre-drill, plug, etc.) BTW, the other characteristic of the wood that's different is that because of the density of the wood makes it a bit harder to straighten than PT. Nothing that a girl with a BoWrench can't handle, but it is a bit more temperamental in that regard. As for timing, IIRC, once I got in my groove, I think I averaged about 15 minutes per 16' board, including setting, pre-drilling, and screwing (not plugging), with framing 16" OC. A little longer when I had to rip down, or cut around posts, of course....See MoreIPE decking-warping and cracking-please help
Comments (6)HI, thanks for all the info! We do have plenty of cross ventilation as the deck is built way off the ground. We don't believe we have Eb-Ty's, but will have to see if we can locate the brand name. Everything was pre-drilled, so that shouldn't have been the problem on the posts and the hairline cracks. It sounds like in general things were built correctly, minus the decision of using hidden fasteners? We love the clean look of this though, but not at the expense of having warped boards. Plus the labor expense was astronomical. The other problem we are having is the mitered corners not staying in place on the stairs. Those were screwed down, but seems that over the winter the boards popped the screws up and out of the structure below. We have asked our contractor to come and repair. Is there a proper way this should be done? Thanks again for all your thoughts and suggestions!...See Moreipe/tigerwood deck installation question
Comments (1)I vote install the frame first. J....See More
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last yearI think I can install composite decking below grade like in this picture. Is that right?
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