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Michael J. Owen
Panama
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| Most questions about how to build, repair and maintain wood decks and fences. | Available
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David McWethy
U.S.
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| My best answers will be of the general or conceptual nature (i.e. "How should I attach a deck ledger to concrete block?" or "What are the pros and cons of treated lumber vs. composite material for decks and rails?"). I'll probably refer on to my (many) betters questions regarding the specifics of code compliance; characteristics of the lesser-used woods (mahogany, ipe, etc.); or ones where I just don't feel confident in answering with words as opposed to even minimal drawings, sketches, or illustrations. It can be true that not only is a picture worth a thousand words, but $6,000 for remedial repair because of a misunderstanding in, say, construction sequencing. | Available
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Eugene Clayton
U.S.
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| I would be happy to answer any question reguarding the construction of decks, composites verses natural materials, structure support systems,railing applications,stair design, how to figure stairs etc.. Pretty much anything that has to do with decks and or porches. | Available
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2008-09-05 ledger board: Hello Dave, We run into this allot.Most of the time it is caused by never having flashing installed. If at all possible you need to replace the band of your house. I know that is about impossible without...
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2008-09-03 Cedar vs. Treated Lumber: Hello Paul, In all my years of tearing down decks and building new ones I have seen allot more rot on cedar decks than pressure treated. Cedar looks better when first installed, but if you can't stain...
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2008-09-02 post stirrups strength, free standing deck: Hello Lance I see what your thinking, without a attachment point the deck could shake just enough to possibly snap a bolt thread. If the shaft of the bolt is at least 5/8" in diameter and you don't...
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2008-09-02 under deck materials: Hello Steve, Wow there are so many different companies now with there own kind of under cover systems. From the ones I have installed and or seen the " Dry-Snap " System Drysnap .com is the easiest...
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2008-09-01 Sample photo of work: I do have a photograph of it, but can't figure out how to send it. I've noticed that the "Question" side has an Attach File (or similar wording) option, but this is not present--or I don't see where it's...
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