Post A Picture Of Your Current Job.

neolitic

That's what all of that green stuff is.

__________________
Put your location in your profile!
(Sorry....it seems there really are dumb questions)

Jason Whipple

__________________
Jason E Whipple, General Manager
Historic House Restoration, Cincinnati, Ohio
Facebook | Twitter

AtlanticWBConst

Since when?

__________________
- Build Well -

WarnerConstInc.

I still seperate mine from touching the PT.

rbsremodeling

You have two choice here regular pt or acq.

If you had acq the lumber, your yard would have told you by now. Very few yards here carry the acq

__________________

AtlanticWBConst

What is ACQ?

__________________
- Build Well -

rbsremodeling

Why is CCA lumber no longer being sold?
In early 2004, Sutherlands, along with most other retail lumber dealers in the United States, began phasing in ACQ (Alkaline Copper Quaternary) lumber to replace CCA & Wolmanized® treated lumber, which are no longer being manufactured for residential use. The Preservative manufacturers are voluntarily taking this action based on negative public perception of CCA, media coverage and growing consumer interest in using an alternate wood preservative.
What is ACQ Lumber?
ACQ is a copper based preservative system that is the most cost-effective alternative to CCA. ACQ has been researched and tested since the late 1980's. It was introduced commercially in 1992. ACQ provides dependable performance and is building code compliant ( NER 628). It treats a wider range softwood lumber species, and is quality assured by a third party (TPI or SPIB). Like CCA, it is treated against decay and insect damage.
What is ACQ lumber approved for?
ACQ is ideal for structural uses, sill plates, outdoor furniture, playground equipment, patios, decks, garden edging and landscaping structures. The preservatives in ACQ products meet American Wood Preservers Association standards.
Are there different grades of ACQ lumber?
Yes. The same formula used for CCA lumber applies to ACQ treated lumber for the following applications:

• Above Ground (.25)
• Ground Contact (.40)
• Fresh Water Contact (.40)

Can I use the same metal fasteners used for CCA lumber?
The chemicals used in ACQ will corrode ordinary galvanized fasteners, therefore special consideration must be taken when working with ACQ lumber. Hot dipped or stainless steel fasteners MUST be used with ACQ.
The two most important things to remember when selecting deck fasteners, framing nails, decking nails or screws are: (1) holding capacity, and (2) resistance to corrosion. Using the wrong fasteners can compromise the appearance, longevity, and safety of an outdoor project.
Many fasteners traditionally used with treated lumber are no longer recommended for this application. Dacrotized, electroplated, brass, and aluminum fasteners should not be used in treated lumber when the appearance of rust or the likelihood of corrosion is unacceptable.

Hot Dipped Galvanized - Fasteners galvanized to meet ASTM A 153 class D are acceptable for use with treated lumber. It is important to point out that galvanized fasteners are rust-resistant and not rustproof; there is no guarantee that these fasteners will remain rust-free.

PrimeGuard +10-Coated – This is a patented coating that carries a 10-year guarantee against rust and corrosion when used with treated lumber. For maximum performance we suggest PrimeGuard Plus Stainless Steel or PrimeGuard Plus coated fasteners. PrimeGuard Plus Exterior Fasteners are a complete line of premium fasteners for all outdoor projects, and available at most Sutherlands retail locations. All PrimeGuard Plus fasteners are guaranteed not to rust or corrode.

__________________

neolitic

As long as it has been green.
Micronized copper
ACQ
CCA
Pentaprocathenol
In this part of the world...
since the late 60's, early 70's.

__________________
Put your location in your profile!
(Sorry....it seems there really are dumb questions)

AtlanticWBConst

Wow, thanks guys. This is my first Deck ever.

__________________
- Build Well -

genecarp

This is the dental office/ residential job, one of the jobs we have going, just getting roofed today, always feels good when your dry!!!!!!

http://

__________________

AtlanticWBConst

FWIW: I could string you guys along all night.....

__________________
- Build Well -

rbsremodeling

you basteed I fell for it

__________________

AtlanticWBConst

FWIW: You were very helpful.

A+ for effort

__________________
- Build Well -

rbsremodeling

Yeah thanks but I wasted 2 min of my time that could have been spent replying to a how much does this cost thread

__________________

WarnerConstInc.

Got us a bunch of jokers here, with alot of really good knowledge!!!!

I would post a pic of what I have been working on but it is not too glamerous, just uncovering 80 years of coverups and just doing one cover the right way. The world needs ditch diggers too!!

neolitic

Geeze...all that wasted civility!
Did you notice, no one insulted
your intelligence even once?

...Next poor bastard....

__________________
Put your location in your profile!
(Sorry....it seems there really are dumb questions)

dlcj

started this project monday and just figured out how to post a picture. We built this house 6 years ago and now the owner wants a roof over the back deck. We have it dried in now already but just wanted to see what you guys ideas would have been on how to do it.
A little info- the deck is 12x40 and centered with house. It is 8'-8" from deck floor to bottom of sofit and about 12' to bottom of upper window. Main house roof is 12/12 and lower part 4/12 pitch.

dlcj

cant make picture smaller so one at a time right now. Here's another. forgot to take a dried in picture yesterday. Will take one monday and post it. hopefully finnish next friday.

dlcj

Ok i guess you guys need to see some construction before the comments fly This was this monday morn. Spent all day today hunting down and getting shingles that were discontinued 2 years ago

neolitic

Looks like it was always there.

__________________
Put your location in your profile!
(Sorry....it seems there really are dumb questions)