Mike Henry
Member
Wife wants a bigger deck on the house.16x16 should do. I understand that I need treated posts and it is best for the stringers to be treated as well. But where we are hung up is the decking material. Most folks go with 5 1/4 x 4 x length. I dont like the sponginess of that. I would like a little more beefiness. Im thinking 1.5 x 12 x 16 rough cut would add a little meet to the floor. Then the question is what lumber do I go with? Seems to me that gr.pa always got ash for wagon racks when we replaced them but I havent done that is so long I may be mistaken. Working with a budget makes decisions critical as a screw up in this process could sink me later if its not right. Not even bringing up the wifes I told you comments. this deck will be painted. Any help would be appreciated.