Browse Forums Outdoor Living 1 Sep 02, 2009 2:19 pm Im getting some decking installed that comes off the back of the house its about 5 by 8 meters the builder asked me if I wanted the becking verticle or horziontal from the edge of the house. Is there a design rule in considering this or is it personal preference? Re: Decking direction 3Sep 02, 2009 6:40 pm Depending on the size/ layout, vertical can leave many more boards with the end grain exposed to the weather. This is the spot water gets in and does its damage. Hi, as per the subject. Does anyone have any recommendations for the best value decking oil (Bunning is close to where I live) for a treated pine deck? Thanks 0 10971 Assuming you've modelled the TB8, TB10, TB12, TB2 & J1 joists/LVLs there, it appears as per drawing to me. There maybe should be an additional J1 between TB10 and T12 if… 3 31784 Pls help! The black marks show where our outdoor entertaining area would be along side of house as we have an irregular backyard and want to make use of the side as… 0 4351 |