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bassballer 04-18-2014 09:00 AM

Wood deck patio
 
Guys got a price to put in a patio but I dont want to invest the money. I dont think ill get it back when we sell. Im thinking of doing an inexpensive wood patio. 16x16 right off the deck. Anyone do one of these before. Seems like an easy job, but just want to make sure im not missing any major steps.

nightfighter 04-18-2014 12:39 PM

Couple things to consider;
How level is the area?
Still need footings.
What will finished elevation be?
Use proper fasteners for PT frame, even if set just off ground
don't forget to figure for finish trim, if any, when sizing your frame.
Go just under 16' so you can cut/ square ends if you have 16' stock

Raven 04-18-2014 02:22 PM

Just a thought.....
But i have Well Sanded the INK stamps off of
select Pressure treated that had allot of red in it
and then used a red stain to make it look like
red wood (sorta) and it looked mint....
Of course you'd have to wait until it was real dry
during the summer of course.

spence 04-18-2014 02:26 PM

Are comparing a stone patio installed versus a wood patio done yourself?

-spence

Guppy 04-18-2014 04:12 PM

My first two cents would be to ask if ,,, with a permit or without!
You won't believe the difference ! :wall:

bassballer 04-20-2014 05:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spence (Post 1039572)
Are comparing a stone patio installed versus a wood patio done yourself?

-spence

Yes. I would do the stone myself but it's to labor intensive. Digging 10" down 200 sqft myself will suck.
Posted from my iPhone/Mobile device

bassballer 04-20-2014 05:48 PM

No permit
Posted from my iPhone/Mobile device

nightfighter 04-20-2014 06:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bassballer (Post 1039803)
Yes. I would do the stone myself but it's to labor intensive. Digging 10" down 200 sqft myself will suck.
Posted from my iPhone/Mobile device

Then rent a Ditch Witch at HD for under 200/day.

Slipknot 04-20-2014 08:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nightfighter (Post 1039813)
Then rent a Ditch Witch at HD for under 200/day.

he's right
let the machine do the work

nightfighter 04-20-2014 09:19 PM

It will also move the pavers to the location if you arrange to have them delivered with the stonedust before you get the machine.

bassballer 04-21-2014 10:14 AM

thanks. Ill look into renting a machine.

The Dad Fisherman 04-21-2014 11:48 AM

Check this out...its pretty slick, will at least give you a reference point to start from....

http://www.lowes.com/cd_Deck+Designer_733683095_

bloocrab 09-08-2014 11:23 PM

:confused:

Quote:

Originally Posted by nightfighter (Post 1039833)
It will also move the pavers to the location if you arrange to have them delivered with the stonedust before you get the machine.

:confused:....doesn't the DitchWitch only dig trenches?
If excavating a deck area, how would a trench digger help>?
Just curious as I've never used one.

zacs 09-09-2014 01:11 PM

I think they mean a walk behind shovel, like this:

http://cdn-0.psndealer.com/e2/dealer...e-Thumb-5b.jpg

bloocrab 09-10-2014 10:36 PM

:uhuh:

Gotcha....thanks.
Not sure why my searches only returned trench diggers.

What's the advantage of that over a small Bobcat?
Just curious....as I may need either soon...

Guppy 09-11-2014 05:49 AM

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Wasn't sure if the walk behind would be strong enough for the cut. Having both would have saved a ton of "free" labor ,,, me LOL

bloocrab 09-12-2014 08:08 PM

Looks like fun...

I think I see the difference, the wizard has tracks, bobcat...wheels


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