{"id":387,"date":"2019-07-28T10:58:47","date_gmt":"2019-07-28T15:58:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/skidome.org\/homeskills2\/?page_id=387"},"modified":"2019-10-15T07:12:52","modified_gmt":"2019-10-15T12:12:52","slug":"wood-deck","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/skidome.org\/homeskills2\/outdoor-care\/wood-deck\/","title":{"rendered":"WOOD DECK"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap\">Wood decks especially the flat surfaces need care every 5 years or so. RAIN, SNOW will damage the surface and the SUN UV will degrade wood.  12 x 12 deck DIY cost 120$ in paint\/stain. Contractor about 1k$.   This deck being larger, came in at $800.00 in Material, $325 Trash haul, and labor will be 70 hours.    <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"http:\/\/skidome.org\/homeskills2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/image-1-1024x768.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-565\" srcset=\"https:\/\/skidome.org\/homeskills2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/image-1-1024x768.png 1024w, https:\/\/skidome.org\/homeskills2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/image-1-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/skidome.org\/homeskills2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/image-1-768x576.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>After major work 80 hours the first coat on the deck. Deck is 30 years + old<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>COMPOSITE\/PLASTIC<\/strong> COSTS MORE but saves on long term maintenance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>BASIC CARE<\/strong>&#8211; Clean \/ blow off deck every month, especially the slots on deck for drainage. Clean off snow, blow off standing rain if taking too long to dry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Construction<\/strong>-If the wood deck is installed crown down expect to cup.  If large nail heads or non-counter sunk nail or screw sanding will be an issue from the type of machine to sandpaper cost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>ROT, Splinter area, Knot holes<\/strong> can be repaired with wood restore, and wood 2 part Bondo. 3o min cure time. See Moisture below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>SANDING<\/strong>&#8211; The easy machine is a single random orbital for medium to light sanding at 60 grit. Works well with nailheads if tight to the wood. 50 $ 4 hrs. Sandpaper 20 to 30$. Use a belt sander for the top railings <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><video controls src=\"http:\/\/skidome.org\/homeskills2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/20190725_1644291.mp4\"><\/video><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\">Sander weight &gt; 75 lb<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"http:\/\/skidome.org\/homeskills2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/image-23-1024x768.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-395\" srcset=\"https:\/\/skidome.org\/homeskills2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/image-23-1024x768.png 1024w, https:\/\/skidome.org\/homeskills2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/image-23-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/skidome.org\/homeskills2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/image-23-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/skidome.org\/homeskills2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/image-23.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\">Belt sand corners\/bevel and top. 80 grit. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>PAINTING\/STAIN or CLEAR &#8211; <em>TEST with MOISTURE METER only paint when 15% moisture or less<\/em> in wood and sample multiple areas. <\/strong> <em>Treated wood will take a min of 4 to 6 weeks to reach 15%. <\/em>2 MONTHS in my case. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Clear works fine but over time semi-transparent<\/strong> stain will help with UV and cover some damage. Full opaque works well later in life. I find opaque works better for algae buildup. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"http:\/\/skidome.org\/homeskills2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/image-21-1024x768.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-388\" srcset=\"https:\/\/skidome.org\/homeskills2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/image-21-1024x768.png 1024w, https:\/\/skidome.org\/homeskills2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/image-21-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/skidome.org\/homeskills2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/image-21-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/skidome.org\/homeskills2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/image-21.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>This deck is very large and takes 24 to 28 hours of labor Shown after sanding and power wash. Easy way to estimate a PRO job HRSX100 = estimate In this case 2400-2800$ Redeck 8-10k.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Drainage and no ground\/moist contact is the rule, these old flower boxes full of dirt and plastic liner gone years ago. The plan is to remove dirt add drain holes and use stone to allow placement of potted plants. Air and drainage are key. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"686\" src=\"http:\/\/skidome.org\/homeskills2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/image-22-1024x686.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-389\" srcset=\"https:\/\/skidome.org\/homeskills2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/image-22-1024x686.png 1024w, https:\/\/skidome.org\/homeskills2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/image-22-300x201.png 300w, https:\/\/skidome.org\/homeskills2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/image-22-768x514.png 768w, https:\/\/skidome.org\/homeskills2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/image-22-400x267.png 400w, https:\/\/skidome.org\/homeskills2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/image-22.png 1262w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Options do nothing, my fix or tear-out.  <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Moisture meter will tell where the issues are. If after 3 days the wood is not at 15% then look for trash, leaves, dirt trapped and never dries. the wetness will transfer to the deck. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/skidome.org\/homeskills2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/image-25-1024x768.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-403\" width=\"289\" height=\"217\" srcset=\"https:\/\/skidome.org\/homeskills2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/image-25-1024x768.png 1024w, https:\/\/skidome.org\/homeskills2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/image-25-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/skidome.org\/homeskills2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/image-25-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/skidome.org\/homeskills2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/image-25.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 289px) 100vw, 289px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"http:\/\/skidome.org\/homeskills2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/image-26-1024x768.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-404\" srcset=\"https:\/\/skidome.org\/homeskills2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/image-26-1024x768.png 1024w, https:\/\/skidome.org\/homeskills2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/image-26-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/skidome.org\/homeskills2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/image-26-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/skidome.org\/homeskills2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/image-26.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Dirt cleaned out will redesign for cleanout, drainage, and airflow<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap\"><strong>WOOD REPLACEMENT<\/strong> &#8211; Areas will rot and decay. A typical 2 x 6 x 12 feet is 8$ not much for a replacement. Labor is the cost and hauling away the old wood. The flower boxes above will be covered and plastic planters installed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Deck there were 20 boards to replace, most a foot or two, but to preserve the pattern opted for full-lengths replacement.  The hard part of these replacements was the USA made nails with large heads with ring shank ribbed and installed at an angle.  THE TRICK use grinder with a metal thing cut wheel and cut off head. In most cases, a block of wood and a crowbar is all that is needed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"892\" height=\"653\" src=\"http:\/\/skidome.org\/homeskills2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/image-49.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-511\" srcset=\"https:\/\/skidome.org\/homeskills2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/image-49.png 892w, https:\/\/skidome.org\/homeskills2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/image-49-300x220.png 300w, https:\/\/skidome.org\/homeskills2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/image-49-768x562.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 892px) 100vw, 892px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\">Nice <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"394\" height=\"503\" src=\"http:\/\/skidome.org\/homeskills2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/image-50.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/skidome.org\/homeskills2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/image-50.png 394w, https:\/\/skidome.org\/homeskills2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/image-50-235x300.png 235w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 394px) 100vw, 394px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\">Cut heads<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"http:\/\/skidome.org\/homeskills2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/image-51-1024x768.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-513\" srcset=\"https:\/\/skidome.org\/homeskills2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/image-51-1024x768.png 1024w, https:\/\/skidome.org\/homeskills2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/image-51-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/skidome.org\/homeskills2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/image-51-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/skidome.org\/homeskills2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/image-51.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Look for ROT- Seems, Connections, side, and soft conditions. This <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/scontent.fphl2-2.fna.fbcdn.net\/v\/t1.0-9\/69098594_387004908600518_3784113148395520000_n.jpg?_nc_cat=102&amp;_nc_oc=AQkj2eUSjALlf_jh_Oozt81Un8sSXUZlfl2NU3rDrPvIQ9afByZVpPAU1x4zKCgy7Ls&amp;_nc_ht=scontent.fphl2-2.fna&amp;oh=7285afe44271f5c060da009d21acaf53&amp;oe=5E06CB62\" alt=\"Image may contain: people sitting, table, outdoor and indoor\"\/><figcaption>Seem foreground caused the replacement of 8  of the 20 boards.  Wonder is after  painting then silicone the seems ?  Others were replaced due to sides rotting.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide\" style=\"grid-template-columns:32% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/scontent.fphl2-4.fna.fbcdn.net\/v\/t1.0-9\/69429263_387004838600525_235883804374335488_n.jpg?_nc_cat=108&amp;_nc_oc=AQnipMwGEQMaB90CIjiWswVMkAwtlxz-ILk2tizO4ivbLOxFbfEIqPvitDsVO89sJDo&amp;_nc_ht=scontent.fphl2-4.fna&amp;oh=3239669a6ed42f8d2802db0afd0f4d40&amp;oe=5E05D063\" alt=\"Image may contain: people sitting, table and indoor\"\/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\">New Step need to install<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"http:\/\/skidome.org\/homeskills2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/image-1-1024x768.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-535\" srcset=\"https:\/\/skidome.org\/homeskills2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/image-1-1024x768.png 1024w, https:\/\/skidome.org\/homeskills2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/image-1-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/skidome.org\/homeskills2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/image-1-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/skidome.org\/homeskills2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/image-1.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Sprayer used 1 coat Wagner Flexio 2000  will add 1 more coat . 10 year on horizontal and 25 year vertical for the solid stain. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Spray Paint Deck Flexio 2000\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/LHg8KvKdJhk?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption>Once you learn the tool goes fast, prep is the key and moisture content of wood<br><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>2 Coats took 10 gallons. The Wagner Flexio 2000 is perfect for decks. Saved 50% of the time vs roller and brush and much better coating. It does take time to learn.  8 hours vs 20 hours. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Wood decks especially the flat surfaces need care every 5 years or so. 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