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Old 08-21-2006, 02:17 PM   #1
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Here is a deck I finished up (at least 99%) a little bit ago. It is Correct deck mahogany with a Correct deck cedar picture frame. I used Deckorators balusters in green and a double 14" microlam beam to span almost 18' inbetween posts.
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Old 08-21-2006, 02:42 PM   #2
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Beautiful Work, Robert!
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Old 08-21-2006, 04:15 PM   #3
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Nice job Is that microlam rated for outdoor use? Just wondering because some brands/types can't get wet.
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Old 08-21-2006, 04:34 PM   #4
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Very seldom do you see decks with sliding boards built underneath. Nice touch.
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Nice job Is that microlam rated for outdoor use? Just wondering because some brands/types can't get wet.
Sort of... its not a PT but it will survive outdoors fine as long as water does not get between the members.
I used metal flashing and then vycor over the metal to protect the top of it.
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Old 08-21-2006, 04:36 PM   #6
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Very seldom do you see decks with sliding boards built underneath. Nice touch.
Lol I never really noticed that... Its for the swinset out in the yard... The ho moved it the day before I took the pics and just stashed the slide under there... (I wonder if he put it back on yet)
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Old 08-21-2006, 04:42 PM   #7
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Nice attention to detail as usual.
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Old 08-21-2006, 05:05 PM   #8
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Nice job .... Excellent Work
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nice deck
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it all comes to completion when u get that final pic with the bbq.....

nice work
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I think the homerowner will be very pleased. Excellent work. I also noticed he has a nice gas grill. He dropped some money on that grill. I bet 800.00 for that grill.
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great attention to detail. wish i would of seen it before i set my rails
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Sort of... its not a PT but it will survive outdoors fine as long as water does not get between the members.
I used metal flashing and then vycor over the metal to protect the top of it.
I also think because we are semi-arid we can do some things that might not be allowed in a more humid climate.

Nice work Robert.
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Robert,
Nice work!
Are the railings Correct Deck also?
Is the decking CX or the original Correct Deck?
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Nice work!
Are the railings Correct Deck also?
Is the decking CX or the original Correct Deck?
I use the correct deck 2x4's for my rails and 5/4 for the top boards. I also make the posts custom by ripping fascia with a 45 degree bevel and glue/screw them together. It is the original correct deck. I have not really tried to sell CX yet.
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Bummer that Correct Deck doesn't make post sleeves in the various colors - less screw heads and less labor than building your own... and no miter joints to open up over time.

A clean-looking deck, Robert - good job.

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Nice job Is that microlam rated for outdoor use? Just wondering because some brands/types can't get wet.

I was wondering the same thing. Overall your deck is nice Robert and I like your post trim out nice and tight.


Very simple design and clean looking.


Question: Have you ever thought about color matching your screws to the product? We do this
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I was wondering the same thing. Overall your deck is nice Robert and I like your post trim out nice and tight.


Very simple design and clean looking.


Question: Have you ever thought about color matching your screws to the product? We do this
I use an HFS but were I cant (picture frame, steps) I use the GRK t-10 trim head screw. It almost disapears.
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I use an HFS but were I cant (picture frame, steps) I use the GRK t-10 trim head screw. It almost disapears.

You do good work- I like it
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nice and clean, looks real good Rob
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