T tcampbe Member Joined Jan 23, 2012 Messages 6 Reaction score 0 Apr 30, 2012 #1 Anyone have experience, good or bad, using cedar shims for uneven deck joists?
nealtw Contractor retired Joined Nov 4, 2010 Messages 24,775 Reaction score 3,417 Location Chiliwack BC Canada Apr 30, 2012 #2 Most of the time the difference in height of the joist is dew to moisture content. Shimming them all to level may not give you the results you want.
Most of the time the difference in height of the joist is dew to moisture content. Shimming them all to level may not give you the results you want.
T tcampbe Member Joined Jan 23, 2012 Messages 6 Reaction score 0 Apr 30, 2012 #3 If that's the case, I can't be 100 percent level due to change in moisture levels. What should my tolerance be? 1/8 inch? I'm installing PVC decking.
If that's the case, I can't be 100 percent level due to change in moisture levels. What should my tolerance be? 1/8 inch? I'm installing PVC decking.
nealtw Contractor retired Joined Nov 4, 2010 Messages 24,775 Reaction score 3,417 Location Chiliwack BC Canada Apr 30, 2012 #4 Evan if you get it level, it will be moving over time as some parts of the deck dry out and other parts are subject to more water. Shimming it to get level will be fine and easyer to install the decking for sure.
Evan if you get it level, it will be moving over time as some parts of the deck dry out and other parts are subject to more water. Shimming it to get level will be fine and easyer to install the decking for sure.