well i wish...

... i had found this forum earlier! :)

i was refered here from the woodworking forum, so here i am.. i have a post there asking a few questions re decking.. the post is as below..

https://www.woodworkforums.com/showth...d=1#post859411

Hi Guys.. bit of advice please.

I am in the process of completing a deck. i have the frame made almost and am about to drop the deck on top. Having read countless advice on decks regarding reed up or down and the arguments for and against i am asking for advice.

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_F2YuCOt2FNU/ST...0/KIF_5159.JPG

I have some commercial grade jarrah decking 105x35 heavy duty stuff! problem is i bought it cheap as it is seconds grade stuff. Primarily the reeded face is in good condition with the 'flat' face being in poor condition.

I have 2 options..A) i use good reeded side up for the interesting texture and put some work into the treated pine to stop rot or B) i run every board through the thicknesser to get a flat back and then finish the edges with a curved router bit.

All board are being fastened with 316 stainless screws.

If i was to go A) what chemicals / sealants / oils would you recommend for the pine? i need to treat the cut ends anyway.. so any advice would help me here please. also would using Silicon between each board / joist help?

the above info will also partially help me for route B) as i still want to go overkill on the treatment of the frame.

Any help will be greatly appreciated!

Thanks

Steve

Additionally as im now here..

regarding screws it looks like i will source some from austain over here or tradeproducts... over east as i have bought some stainless ones from bunnies.. but they look a bit smaller than the 10g ones and have a sharper countersink so i cant use a normal 45deg c'sink.. but they are 316... and arent cheap!

So... Thoughts greatly appreciated and advice received gratefully!

Thanks

Steve


Read the full thread at RenovateForum.com...