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Originally Posted by biosurfer1
The deck I have on my new (to me) house is garbage so it's getting replaced.
Still zeroing in on what I want to replace with but thinking about Tigerwood for several reasons.
The deck was originally made with 24"OC joists that seem fine for the 2x6 currently out there (I assume, most existing boards are rotted). I know 4/4 x 6 Tigerwood boards would be pushing it but what about 5/4?
From what I have read, it looks like I'll be going to 12"OC most likely, so my next question would be what is the best way to add the joists to an existing deck. Currently the deck is about 3' off the ground. For ease of leveling, should I try and add the joists with the current deck boards left in place? I inspected the existing joists and luckily they have aged well, no rot etc. At least if I have to go to 12" joists I can easily for 4/4 boards.
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What did you end up using? Our deck (pressure treated pine) has seen better days and needs to be replaced (just the decking and rails, not the framing). The cost for just the deck boards, in Tigerwood, is about $1,600 plus about another $1,400 for railing and other hardware items (the deck is only 16' x 12'. Pressure treated pine costs about $500 just for the boards. Any thoughts on either? If you installed Tigerwood, how well has it held up and what kind of maintenance does it require?
Thanks
Mike