New dock:Lumberock,Azek,Trex?
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New dock:Lumberock,Azek,Trex?
I could use some opinions on what type material to use.Need to cover about 750 sq ft.
Pilings and stringers (20 in centers) are all in great shape so I am just replacing the decking.
Kinda leaning towards Lumberock at $75 for a 2x6x20ft.It resists mold and little to no fade.
Any experiences?Opinions?
Pilings and stringers (20 in centers) are all in great shape so I am just replacing the decking.
Kinda leaning towards Lumberock at $75 for a 2x6x20ft.It resists mold and little to no fade.
Any experiences?Opinions?
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I just used Trex Transcend on a dock we built and I like it a lot. It has a good deep color and the grain looks good. I have been using Azek alot but it sort of soft in the heat. You need to have 16" centers though. If you don't want to change your joist you may get away with using Trex. Hope this helps.
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I just used Trex Transcend on a dock we built and I like it a lot. It has a good deep color and the grain looks good. I have been using Azek alot but it sort of soft in the heat. You need to have 16" centers though. If you don't want to change your joist you may get away with using Trex. Hope this helps.
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I just got a sample of NyloDeck for a dock project we're looking at for next season. Don't have first hand experience with it yet, but it is a composite, and the sample suggests it's considerably lighter than Azek and Trex. The paperwork claims it will span 24".
I am NOT endorsing this product at this point, but thought I would pass the info along. Their website is www.nyloboard.com
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I am NOT endorsing this product at this point, but thought I would pass the info along. Their website is www.nyloboard.com
Hope this helps.
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I have composite on my deck. Its looks great and is easy to care for. No need to seal like you have to do pressure treated lumber. Its not any heavier then lumber and alot less then cement blocks.
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What brand?
How long ago was this installed?
Where did you get the "crash pads" at the V?
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Thanks it comes in handy. One side for a dock box, the other for getting in the open bow and for waxing the boat. I think the composite may be Timber Tech but am not for sure. It came from Meeks Hardware and it is 5/4 X 6 X 10' or 12'. The dock is 3 years old and I built the V-extension 2 years ago. I made sure it was the same brand as what the dock was built from. I got the rail moulding at either West Marine or Bass Pro.