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04-18-2014, 09:00 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Newport, RI
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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.
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04-18-2014, 12:39 PM
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Seldom Seen
Join Date: May 2001
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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
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04-18-2014, 02:22 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2002
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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.
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04-18-2014, 02:26 PM
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Location: RI
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Are comparing a stone patio installed versus a wood patio done yourself?
-spence
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04-18-2014, 04:12 PM
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#5
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Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Cape Cod
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My first two cents would be to ask if ,,, with a permit or without!
You won't believe the difference !  |
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04-20-2014, 05:47 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by spence
Are comparing a stone patio installed versus a wood patio done yourself?
-spence
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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 |
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04-20-2014, 05:48 PM
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Location: Newport, RI
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No permit
Posted from my iPhone/Mobile device
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04-20-2014, 06:35 PM
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Seldom Seen
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bassballer
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
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Then rent a Ditch Witch at HD for under 200/day. |
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04-20-2014, 08:00 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2000
Location: Middleboro MA
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Quote:
Originally Posted by nightfighter
Then rent a Ditch Witch at HD for under 200/day.
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he's right
let the machine do the work |
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04-20-2014, 09:19 PM
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Seldom Seen
Join Date: May 2001
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It will also move the pavers to the location if you arrange to have them delivered with the stonedust before you get the machine.
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04-21-2014, 10:14 AM
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Location: Newport, RI
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thanks. Ill look into renting a machine.
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04-21-2014, 11:48 AM
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Super Moderator
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Georgetown MA
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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_ |
"If you're arguing with an idiot, make sure he isn't doing the same thing."
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09-08-2014, 11:23 PM
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Callinectes sapidus
Join Date: Oct 2001
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Quote:
Originally Posted by nightfighter
It will also move the pavers to the location if you arrange to have them delivered with the stonedust before you get the machine.
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....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. |
 ... it finally happened, there are no more secret spots
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09-09-2014, 01:11 PM
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D'oh
Join Date: May 2004
Location: RI
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I think they mean a walk behind shovel, like this:
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i bent my wookie
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09-10-2014, 10:36 PM
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Callinectes sapidus
Join Date: Oct 2001
Posts: 6,282
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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... |
... it finally happened, there are no more secret spots
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09-11-2014, 05:49 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Cape Cod
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We used this
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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
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09-12-2014, 08:08 PM
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Callinectes sapidus
Join Date: Oct 2001
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Looks like fun...
I think I see the difference, the wizard has tracks, bobcat...wheels
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... it finally happened, there are no more secret spots
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