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• Posted in thread: Cedar Deck Staining/finishing Questions (new deck) on 12-09-2012 at 12:33 PM
  Thanks, will do

• Posted in thread: Cedar Deck Staining/finishing Questions (new deck) on 12-07-2012 at 07:22 PM
  Thanks again for the good advice. I bought Sikkens Cetol 1 today. I plan on applying 1 coat to
  all sides and cut ends before I lay the decking, followed by 2 additional coats... as suggested
  by the lu...

• Posted in thread: Cedar Deck Staining/finishing Questions (new deck) on 12-06-2012 at 05:18 PM
  I've decided to go with cedar decking on my deck project. I've located a local small lumber
  yard that focuses on deck and outdoor wood projects; I looked at their stock today and ordered
  5/4x6 western...

• Posted in thread: Blocking on deck joists on 12-06-2012 at 04:22 PM
  GaryMy blocking is within the 'every 8'' rule and based on what I've read and other comments,
  I'm satisfied the blocking is OK. I've used DCA6-09.pdf as a reference from early in my
  planning (as recom...

• Posted in thread: Blocking on deck joists on 11-28-2012 at 06:37 PM
  Here's a pic of the end tag... Am I OK?4570

• Posted in thread: Blocking on deck joists on 11-27-2012 at 10:27 PM
  Joists are pressure treated.... I'm in San Antonio, btw.

• Posted in thread: Blocking on deck joists on 11-25-2012 at 02:36 PM
  Hmm, I can get 5/4 x 6" cedar for a little more than PT. I like the looks of cedar and the fact
  that it will take a stain better than PT.I plan on re-treating the decking every two years...
  Whether it...

• Posted in thread: Blocking on deck joists on 11-24-2012 at 10:52 PM
  InspectorD, 5/4 x 6 treated is the plan.

• Posted in thread: Blocking on deck joists on 11-24-2012 at 10:51 PM
  Wazzat.... Like you, Im assuming that smaller joists would be less liable to twist and that
  blocking every 8 feet is adequate.

• Posted in thread: Blocking on deck joists on 11-24-2012 at 05:03 PM
  Here's a starting point for that reference... Seems I'm OK.