This is the Best video on KZread for this topic 💯

After 9 years my deck and frame were goners. Ripped it all out. Made frame with recycled plastic beams and fastened composite decking with the same hidden fasteners I used for the wood decking. Yes it expands and contracts in the weather but don't need to treat and its weatherproof. Only needs to be cleaned and that's it. Used what wood was still usable to build garden shed.

Great video, but what about trimming off the ripped piece and the ends of the outer decking?

Here in Sydney Australia we just got our new decking done by a similar product called Ekodeck. Love it!

the company that works with Brite decking does a perfect job. makes perfect deals and deliveries. I super recommend it!

That tab on the hidden fasteners is not good. Great idea at first glance, But what if you have to replace one board in the future? The Trex hidden fasteners can slide out with ease for board replacement.

And also, how ugly to have a ripped board on the side. I encourage to build your frame the correct dimensions and avoid that. Great video though!

Placing composite material over concrete sidewalk

I've used various brands of composite decking, all of them have major drawbacks imo. A regular vinyl deck is the proven low maintenance option.

Where did you get the hole plugs from?

thanks

Why the overhang though? I believe my current boards are 12’ so I don’t really want to spend extra money on 16’ Trex boards if I’m going to be trimming so much. Could I just get 12’ Trex boards?

I am new to the composit deck.. The slider, does that come with the deck or you have to buy them separately?

@diggingmystyle

3 жыл бұрын

The slider you referred to is the hidden fastener. It's sold separately and rather expensive too.

ese meterial se bemui bonito pero nsdamas lo pueden comprar los ricos porque es mui caro

your first and last piece of decking cannot expand and contract if they are screwed down. meanwhile, the field of the decking will push away from the house and leave a gap. they would need gap at the house. I've seen lots of composite decking rip screws right out because of inadequate gapping. sorry for trolling but it's the truth.

@vintagefreakxx

7 жыл бұрын

Jay Trask g

@blainerueckwald

5 жыл бұрын

Montgomery Green it will definitely expand and contract with temperature changes, likely more than wood.

@builderspluscustomhomesand2146

4 жыл бұрын

@@blainerueckwald I'm in Texas, 102+ and super humid percentages. My deck does not expand nor contracts. and I even use the end fasteners. Once they are in, they are in. It's composite material not wood. If you did it right it won't move. It's the wood you screwed them too is the worries but if you didn't get the wood from HD you should be good to go.

@petegiesbrecht6228

4 жыл бұрын

Builders Plus Custom Homes and Remodels I’m south of Winnipeg, MB where temps range from -40 to 100 degrees. Everything expands and contracts up here

@paulipuhakka8788

3 жыл бұрын

@@petegiesbrecht6228 We are tuff, and endure all weather, WE ARE CANADIANS!, lol, cheers.

What is an inch??

@justsendmelocation5068

6 жыл бұрын

Greg Kramer 2.5cm

@richardguo8243

6 жыл бұрын

I'm sorry this is nine months later but are you dumb?

@blindhelicopterpilot

5 жыл бұрын

Your dick

Depending on a Country you live in , i still believe vinyl decking such as Weatherdek , Duradek , Eurodek , tuffdek etc will outlast any of these products . Think about it this way . With composite wood or pvc boards your deck frame is exposed to water , snow , sun etc which means over time your boards will be ok but your frame needs to be replaced . As for vinyl membrane your deck is a 100% waterproofed which means it protects your deck frame as well . 20 years down the road if you are sick of the colour you have , take it off and replace with new one , your deck frame will be a 100% like new .

M0

worst hidden fastener system ever

@danielfronc4304

4 жыл бұрын

Function dictates form, not always the other way around.

Bet that's ugly after a few freezes, that plastic shit will probably come right off.....

It really amazes me that people are willing to spend a fortune on composite material that will outlast the most important part of the deck, the backbone. So you're willing to pay 3'x more for a material that will last a good 20 years plus, however the structure will fail and all of the expensive material will need to be stripped from your framing so the framing can be rebuilt. Good luck putting it all back together after that. Shouldn't the backbone, the foundation be the most important building block?? All you're doing is wasting your money on a cosmetic that will outlast the backbone of your deck. You're still going to be in the same boat as you would be if you just go with pressure treated lumbar. Only you wont have to spend 3x's the money. This composite material is a scam. Why don't you question "WHY" they can't make composite framing material. Seriously people, stop wasting your money on this garbage!! You're still going to have to replace the framing and all of that ridiculously expensive composite decking you put down is going to need to be torn apart regardless. Just use pressure treated and save a ton of money. Think about it, that same pressure treated decking board the composite sales man is knocking is the same pressure treated wood they use to build the framing. Sure the decking will last, but the framing wont. That's the part the salesman fails to tell you when he talks you into spending 4 grand on decking vs 1500 on pressure treated. Carpenter and skilled tradesman for 25 yrs.

@rickb4806

5 жыл бұрын

Ricky Ric I call BS. A PT joist and beam atructure that is off the ground will sufficiently will allow for any moisture to dry. Composite looks so good. PR wood on the surface as a decking will crack and splinter. Or use cedar. Don't cheap out on materials.

@BlackSwanGamingTGK

5 жыл бұрын

Moon Pie i do vinyl decking and i ran into a lot of 25 year old decks that frame was rotten to the point of no return . Demo the full deck and new build . These composite or pvc boards are good for countries that don’t have a lot of weather change . I live in Edmonton AB , and due to so much snow , rain and warm summers those P/T decks do not last long . Wood will rot no matter what if exposed to weather we have .

@renenava5213

3 жыл бұрын

Simple don’t use wood ..use still post framing welded and cure it with special paint and then composite that’s yous deck till you die and after mine it’s like strong like house 5 years and look like l done it yesterday a lot a money but peace of mind 😄😄😄