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2nd May 2007, 01:09 PM #1
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Should I use LVL or Hardwood for my deck?
Hi everyone,
I've had plans drawn up for a couple of decks, on which the draftsman has specified that we use a 150 x 63 LVL Treated bearer and 200 x 45 LVL joists. Now, I'm finding this LVL business quite expensive, and I've been told by a builder to use hardwood instead. I'm awfully inclined to go with what the builder has said, as most of the house is constructed of hardwood, which seems to have fared well since it was built in the 1940's or 1950's.
If I were to use hardwood instead, what sizes should I be using?
Feel free to share your experiences and opinions on using LVL treated pine vs hardwood....
Cheers,
Lotte
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2nd May 2007, 02:13 PM #2
Hi
Treated for EXTERIOR use or just for pests. Laminated beams are not necessarily good in exterior locations.
Now, I'm finding this LVL business quite expensive, and I've been told by a builder to use hardwood instead.I'm awfully inclined to go with what the builder has said, as most of the house is constructed of hardwood, which seems to have fared well since it was built in the 1940's or 1950's.
If I were to use hardwood instead, what sizes should I be using?
BTW it does seem a little weird that the joists are 50mm higher than the bearers? Have you transposed the measurements? 200x63 bearers and 150x45 joists are more realistic sizes. If not, it sounds like the position of the bearers and joists are wrongly placed?Kind Regards
Peter
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3rd May 2007, 08:31 PM #3
Check with supplier to see if the treatment is for full external usage or whether they are just external as is a verandah beam which is under a roof...Check whether its H2 or H3 treated and the glue they use... Some manufacturers will ask you cap all the tops and ends with either a flashing or joist cover....
LVL are easier to deal with than hwd as its straighter more regualar in size and easier to fix to...Gather your builder is an older bloke.... Todays hardwood isn't a patch on whats in yolur old house...
cheers utemad
www.dialaddeck.com.au
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3rd May 2007, 09:41 PM #4
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