I got a call today to replace the decking on a small deck. I showed up and the home owner led me around to a 6' by 8' deck. The structure by it self Appeared to be ok. What stood out was they had laid green ply wood then over the top of that they laid red oak hardwood flooring. It was all face nailed to the ply. The owner said they had planed on sealing the deck in the winter but never got around to it. This deck is exposed with no roof or weather protection of any kind.
Has anybody ever heard of this? I see many problems with the way it was installed in the first place but even if it were installed properly is red oak something that will stand up to weather?
I recommended they go to visit my lumber supply show room and pick out something intended for outdoor use.
Has anybody ever heard of this? I see many problems with the way it was installed in the first place but even if it were installed properly is red oak something that will stand up to weather?
I recommended they go to visit my lumber supply show room and pick out something intended for outdoor use.