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Posted by Tom The Great on January 6, 2007, 9:48 am
wrote:
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>> If I use U-connectors to fasten 4" x 4" posts to pier blocks, is there
>> a preferred time of year to build a deck this way, (i.e., will the
>> posts shrink when cold weather comes and "lift" the bottom of the posts
>> off the pier blocks)?
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>The preferred time is when the wather is comfortable. If it is below 50 or
>above 85, I try to avoid manual labor outside.
Comfortable sounds great. I was thinking if there was poured tubes
and footings, the cold might cause problems with curing.
:D
tom @ www.MedJobSite.com
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>> Bonus question: The paint guy at my local HD sez to let my treated
>> lumber deck dry for six months, use an oil based primer on the lumber,
>> then paint it with exterior acrylic latex just as I would cedar siding.
>> I do want a white deck (with "natural" finish Wolmanized decking
>> boards). Does this painting scheme sound kosher? (I have no experience
>> with painting treated lumber).
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>http://www.wolmanizedwood.com/maintenance.shtml
>PAINT. Do not apply paint until the wood is dry, both on the surface and
>internally. Otherwise, as the wood dries out, escaping moisture will cause
>blisters and poor adhesion in the paint. We recommend a six month waiting
>period before applying paint (see more below). Once the wood is dry, the
>procedure for painting treated wood is no different from that for painting
>untreated wood. (We recommend against using paint on deck flooring because
>frequently used pathways, such as from the steps to the door, will become
>worn.)
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