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Originally Posted by TheWayISeeThings
Are the screws they used galvanized? If not, they'll rust through, which would be another reason to replace it. I have a deck that was built well, but with steel nails/screws which are clearly rusting out after 6 years. I'll end up replacing everything down to the posts in the future.
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This is a good point, I'll need to take a closer look. On the surface I didn't see anything off, but I admit not looking too heavily.
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Originally Posted by K'ledgeBldr
Sure, it looks OK for what it is.
But again, not knowing exacting what is on the deck, and if a pressure washer would "remove" everything and allow a good stain/sealer to be applied and last is a BIG QUESTION MARK!!!
As I previously mentioned, By your description it sounds like that cheap-ass latex "red wood stain"- and that S#!T will definitely F-up a good stain&seal.
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Maybe. Looks like spray paint to me, frankly. But maybe it was that. You're talking that Behr product, right?
Also I priced out just replacing the deck online, and the highside is nearly $3k. No way I can swing that at this time. But I did see some better designs than what I have, so I may end up going that route later.
Thanks for the info.
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