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Old 08-06-2009, 12:23 AM   #1
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This is the first wood deck we have done in a couple of years. Cedar for the decking with blind screwing redwood posts, 2x4's with deckorators balusters and cedar top cap. Came out looking cool. I would love to do some more like it.
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Old 08-06-2009, 12:31 AM   #2
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Welcome back to the good side Robert. Next time use Ipe, and you might never go back to composites.
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Sweet!
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Welcome back to the good side Robert. Next time use Ipe, and you might never go back to composites.
Nah, around here IPE costs quite a bit more than composite and requires staining every 6-12 months to look good... People spending that much money dont want to maintain (and no I have no desire to set up a maintenance contract)
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Curiously, Ipe here, is cheaper then all of the popular composites. Installation costs of the ipe, probably bring it on par with the composites, but given a choice, 95% of my customers choose the ipe.
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Old 08-06-2009, 01:31 AM   #6
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Ain't it great to smell wood
when the saw is running?
Looking good, but better watch out....
Marty will think you're two timing
on him.
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That looks like most decks here in Austin, cedar & deckorators.

No wood smells as good as fresh cut cedar.
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