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"Ed Pawlowski" > wrote in message
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> On Wed, 4 Jul 2012 11:20:39 -0500, (z z) wrote:
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>>I hate decks storage sheds etc-I think they increased the wasp/hornet
>>population of which I am terrified. I have always liked poured cement
>>patios-think ?Mondrian? and lay out an artistic pattern with plenty of
>>expansion joints.
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> Agree when possible, My deck is 9' above ground level so concrete is
> difficult. Under the deck though, we do have poured concrete to be a
> ground level patio. Nice place for lunch on a sunny day as the deck
> shades it.

my deck floorboards are diagonal, which "deck guy" said is not the best way
to do it structurally. Makes center to center farther, and uses more wood.
Everything is nailed, no screws. Doesn't seem right to only be nailed.
Inherited from previous owner.