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#1372 - 06/13/05 07:00 AM new deck floor
Anonymous Anonymous Unregistered	My house and deck are 20 years old.The deck is still solid but over the years through settling the side of the deck at the house has settled and water runs toward the house.The deck is not attached to the house but set on posts.I would like to build a new deck floor so that it slopes away from the house.I also wouldnt mind raising the floor a bit.The simplist approach would be to just build a new floor on top of the old. Any suggestions on attaching the top floor to the bottom and reversing the drainage? Thanks--Brent
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#1373 - 06/13/05 09:44 AM Re: new deck floor
provip provip Super Do It Yourselfer Registered: 03/03/01 Posts: 1153 Loc: Victoria, BC, Canada	This is quite common. Cut tapers from 2x4's and install them on 16" or 24" centers depending on what type of floor boards you are going to use. If a drip thru deck make sure the bottom floor has good drainage. If a waterproof membrane is going on make sure the bottom floor is vented which can be done by drilling some small holes. If you don't vent the cavity between the floors you risk condensation. ------------------ Bart Blainey, B.E.R. Consultant/Journeyman Carpenter Building Envelope Specialist Master Renovator provip@prodeck.org http://www.prodeck.org Barton Blainey (provip) specifically assumes no legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, completeness or usefulness of any information or process disclosed. The above further expressly advises that any use of or reliance upon the information and or opinion disclosed is at your risk . _________________________ Bart Blainey, B.E.R. Consultant/Journeyman Carpenter Building Envelope Specialist Master Renovator provip@prodeck.org http://www.prodeck.org Barton Blainey (provip) specifically assumes no legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, completeness or usefulness of any information or process disclosed. The above further expressly advises that any use of or reliance upon the information and or opinion disclosed is at your risk .
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#1374 - 06/14/05 06:19 AM Re: new deck floor
Anonymous Anonymous Unregistered	Hello--thanks for your reply.I am a total novice at carpentry.By a taper do you mean to cut a 2 x 4 diagonally like a wedge.Whats the best way to secure these tapers to the bottom floor--I am picturing these 2 x 4 's on edge and they will split if I drive a nail through them.Thanks
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#1375 - 06/14/05 03:09 PM Re: new deck floor
provip provip Super Do It Yourselfer Registered: 03/03/01 Posts: 1153 Loc: Victoria, BC, Canada	That's right...on edge. Drill holes and use screws to prevent splitting. ------------------ Bart Blainey, B.E.R. Consultant/Journeyman Carpenter Building Envelope Specialist Master Renovator provip@prodeck.org http://www.prodeck.org Barton Blainey (provip) specifically assumes no legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, completeness or usefulness of any information or process disclosed. The above further expressly advises that any use of or reliance upon the information and or opinion disclosed is at your risk . _________________________ Bart Blainey, B.E.R. Consultant/Journeyman Carpenter Building Envelope Specialist Master Renovator provip@prodeck.org http://www.prodeck.org Barton Blainey (provip) specifically assumes no legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, completeness or usefulness of any information or process disclosed. The above further expressly advises that any use of or reliance upon the information and or opinion disclosed is at your risk .
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#1376 - 08/15/05 12:58 PM Re: new deck floor
Ponytail Ponytail Informed Do It Yourselfer Registered: 06/30/03 Posts: 11 Loc: Lusby, Maryland	I'm wanting to do a similar project to my existing deck so that it matches the new deck on the other side of the house. The old deck was repaired by the previous owner using joist splices, and because of it's appearance (I'm guessing) he used a treated plywood, then painted it. Water sits on it, and it molds over making for a VERY slick surface. I'm interested in the "membrane" that was mentioned above and whether or not I could use that in conjuction with new deck boards to replace the plywood. I'm concerned with appearance, and further deteriation of the original joists below which are the house floor joists (redwood) extending out from the house (cantelevered). Thanks for any ideas or suggestions. _________________________ I'll try anything once...the tarps are in the shed, and the pros are only a phone call away.
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