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What is the difference between green deck screws and zink deck screws and which should I use when using pressure treated wood?
When using pressure treated wood you should look for a screw specifically rated for use in ACQ (pressure treated) lumber or use stainless steel.The greed coating may be an ACQ coating but you would have to check the package.You should NOT use zinc deck screws as the copper content in ACQ lumber will react with it causing the screws to corrode.
What wood deck designs are affordable and attractive?
Building a deck on the cheap generally means not using a treated wood, and then to compensate for this, using a wood preservative instead. Some concessions can be made by doing this, as well as using deck screws instead of nails and sanded plywood for the top instead of individual boards.
How much does labor cost to build a wood fence?
The materials to build the wooden fence would be:Plywood (Pressure treated)4*4 wood posts (pressure treated)Galvanized Screws (including deck screws)HingesA Latchand the tools would be:Power DrillPost hole diggerTable SawWaterproof woodsealer.
Is a wood deck on the ground safe?
It is very safe to have a wood deck on the ground. And the termites will eventually destroy the deck, but not for several decades if, when building the deck, the builder uses preserved, treated wood.
Should you leave your pressure treated deck go without stain for 1 year before applying a protective coating?
Two or three weeks after the deck is built. You just have to wait for the lumber to dry out so the stain will penetrate the wood.
What materials are needed to build a wooden deck?
Wood, screws and common sense.
Understanding Pressure-Treated Deck Wood?
Pressure-treated wood is one of the most popular choices for building a deck. It is important to check the exact type of pressure-treated wood that is being used, however. Some wood is designed to only be used above ground. Other types of wood contain a sealant that allows the wood to be used in the ground so that moisture will not cause the wood to rot prematurely. Understanding the difference between these two types of pressure-treated wood can help to make a deck that will last as long as the house it is attached to.
Will glue stick to wood treated with Thomsons water seal?
Yes glue will stick if the Thomson's is dry. I have glued various things to treated deck wood
Is it better to use nails or wood screws on an 8' by 16' deck?
You have to get Deck Screws for building a deck.You need a drill with a lot of torque to drive them too.It will take a great deal of time to do it by hand.
Is it safe to burn treated pine?
Depends on what is with treated with. If you mean lumber treated to resist rot and insects, such as wood used on a deck or fence post- NO. The treatment chemicals are toxic- and so is the smoke from burning that wood.
Is spruce wood is correct material for deck floor?
Pretreated wood and also ceder would be better if you don't like pressure treated wood. hope this helps
Are there certain treatments that need to be done to the wood to protect it when you build a deck on the ground?
To make your deck last through the elements, you are best off purchasing pressure-treated wood which is designed to withstand weather, insects, and rot.
