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pscot

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3. Depends on the materials

Reply to SHRED (Original post)

Fri Oct 17, 2014, 09:34 AM

Oct 2014

Synthetic decking is pretty pricey, but you probably recoup the cost in lower maintenance. All dimensional lumber is expensive. I resurfaced a 22x18 foot deck with 5/4 cedar. Decking and 5 gallons of pentofin cost me about $600. I paid my SIL about $600 for tearing off the old decking and laying the new. We re-used the existing structure. Six grand seems outrageously high.

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Second story deck rebuild *update* [View all] SHRED Oct 2014 OP

Not really if it's an engineering problem Warpy Oct 2014 #1

I should think your builder friend knows what contractor rates are Wash. state Desk Jet Oct 2014 #2

Depends on the materials pscot Oct 2014 #3

Where I might go with this SHRED Oct 2014 #4

Ok, let me ask you this Wash. state Desk Jet Oct 2014 #5

Thanks SHRED Oct 2014 #6

I rather suspect you will enjoy the experience yourself ! Wash. state Desk Jet Oct 2014 #7