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> "Ed Pawlowski" > wrote in message
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>> No, this is real hardwood
>> http://www.advantagelumber.com/tigerwood_decking.htm
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>> There are a few woods that are great for decks and long lasting. To
>> do a 12 x 16 deck was about $1900 delivered. I was considering a
>> composite, but I just like real wood better. I'm putting on a coat of
>> Penofin oil before installing it.
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> The roofer who has a "deck guy" said about 1500 to 2k to fix up the deck.
> Deck guy mumbled 2-2,500k when he was here and I asked. Yesterday, he
> called and said $3,000. He said treated wood for the floorboards is
> expensive.
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> Maybe I will just have someone replace the 3-4 spongy boards. And replace
> the railing top boards that are warped, and cracked. It's not like I'm
> going to live here forever and maybe the new owner won't even care for a
> deck. People hardly go outside anymore anyway. Not to just sit on a deck
> and lounge around. I rarely see anyone sit on a porch anymore.

I sit on the back patio quite a bit. Not so much in the heat of summer, but
other times of year, absolutely. I sit out there with a refreshing drink
and read. It's relaxing. My next house absolutely must have a patio or
porch. I'd prefer that over a deck but a deck may be all I can find.

Jill