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7th September 2021, 11:40 AM #31
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Don’t believe what companies post on their sites.
I got an actual quote for an aluminium frame, drawn up by them and with freight, it’s about $1400 dearer than timber
Another question for those who build decks or have built decks.
136 x 19 or 85x19 spotted gum.?
A few searches show that 136x19 timber (spotted gum, Merbau, blackbutt) is prone to cupping and I can’t afford 136x32 as suggested.
So, should I just go with 85x19?
BTW, whatever I use will have two coats bottom side before fixing.
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7th September 2021, 12:51 PM #32
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Go with the 4”, the cost differential is massive. The 6” does cup a bit in exposed areas.
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17th September 2021, 06:13 PM #33
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New Deck
Before
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After
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and no, I didn’t do it. Too many screws for me
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