Last question, I promise... the final plans for my deck, about 800 sf, calls for a waterproof surface that will be tiled. Ok, that is a lot of work, but Noble or Schluter will do the trick. But what about the framing, should I go for pressure treated or just stay with DougFir? What about the underside of the ply (sturdifloor) sheathing?One end is about 8ft off grade, the other just 18inches, so I cannot easily paint the entire framing after it is done. I also want this whole thing to last 20yrs with little maintenance. Around here, (NorCal) PT is about 2x the price. Termites are everywhere, but mostly subterranean ones.What would you use for your own deck?Cheers, Shawn

Sure would not tile it. Gonna crack... Why not use the composite 1X6 deck boards????? Termites can not eat it.

Wood for framing a waterproof deck?

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M&S 19 years ago

Wow, Do you think the Correct Deck would even compare to IPE? That would be interesting. With an IPE deck you may as well think of it as steel ;) I will get some samples on the way.

Thanks, Mark

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