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Resurfacing a wooden deck with UltraDeck Composite Decking dramatically adds to the beauty, functionality and value of your home and yard. UltraDeck is an excellent long term investment that is affordable and easy to install. With a deck substructure in good, sound condition, you can cut the cost of building a new deck by up to 50% and save ? of the time involved in building a new deck. ? A deck resurfaced with UltraDeck saves the time and expense of ever having to stain or seal your deck again. wood-plastic composites, korea marketThis project is a perfect way for the average do-it-yourselfer to save time and money. The following steps provide an overview, but since every project is unique, the actual steps required may vary. The UltraDeck Product Installation Guide, which can be obtained from any Menard retail store or on our website , is also a great reference for various decking and railing installation techniques.
Check the condition of your deck's wooden structure. If any old joists are showing decay or are in an otherwise unsafe condition, they should be replaced. Joist spacing should be 16" on center. If running the deck boards at an angle or diagonal to the joist, 12" on center is required for joist spacing. If there are any questions about your structure, check your local building codes. ? Before installing your new UltraDeck surface (while you still have access to the substructure), consider whether any railing posts need to be added or relocated. Posts and railing may be added later by using the UltraDeck surface mount plates. UltraDeck surface mount plates work well for securely mounting 4X4 posts to existing decks and patios. is composite decking any goodUltraDeck Surface Mount Plates fit UltraDeck Rustic, Natural and Fusion post sleeves and are quick and easy to install.With any outdoor decking, drainage and air flow around the deck boards is critical. Because of this every other 2X4 from the deck surface was removed.
This makes the spacing between the 2X4��s approximately 9" on center to allow sufficient airflow and drainage. The remaining 2X4��s also offer an economical method for fastening the new UltraDeck boards with no fasteners showing. With composite decking there will be some expansion and contraction with temperature, UltraDeck must be fastened to a wooden structure per the installation instructions for your deck to perform properly. Removing the old deck boards: If the boards were originally put down with screws,non-wood sheet building material use a powered screwdriver to back the screws out of the wood before removing the boards. If the screws have rusted so badly that they cannot be removed, or if the boards were originally nailed down, you can use a large wrecking bar to pry the boards up. Boards or joists that are not structurally sound need to be replaced and any additional joists or bracing should be added as needed. If there are any questions regarding your structure, check your local building codes.
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