Has anyone used composite decking for this? It's typically 1" thick x 5.5" wide.
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It would be OK for the top, but I'm not sure about the seats, it might deflect with weight.
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Never tried it - but you might have to drill acouple extra holes in the frame - as it's designed for fewer, wider planks.
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My deck railing is also 5 1/2 inches wide and fits great - even some room. It works great - the whole thing is wonderful - looking forward to putting it out again as the weather gets colder.
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Our top rail measures the same and we bought the 2 x 4. Fits snugly and won't move unless you move it. Our deck looks beautiful now. Pat
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Yes, and I agree with the response below...works well, looks great and was easy to install! We ended up not using the deck plate because of the way we installed it. It just worked better for our situation. You have the option of doing it either way!
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The deck (the actual wood part) has smaller dimensions than a normal sized board. Trucks (metal axles that hold wheels) are sized to fit width of deck.
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I used treated lumber primarily because it was cheaper than composite. Composite lumber would probably work; not decking squares. You need to look carefully at the dimensions. When I have used composite in the past it was not exactly the same size as the equivalent wood lumber.
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I used 1/4" cork underlayment bought in 200 square foot rolls. I taped the seems. Turned out perfect. Best floors ever. Seal with Bona Traffic. Even placed in my bathroom. No problems.
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My deck is the same way so my husband built a wooden step right on the deck. I am including a picture so that you can see what he did. Hope this helps you.
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It's composite like Trex decking. All 4 sides are the same. You can make one big box or two smaller boxes
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I just measured mine. It's 2.5 at the widest end. It should work & give you enough difference to make it snug. It's rubber so you can really work with it. I use mine for our sleeve on our decking & works fine.
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On the Stokes website they say this - "The Clamp-On Deck Hook easily attaches to horizontal deck rails ranging in size from 3/4″ to 2″ thick...".So that's is "just" too small. You could probably just put a plywood shim in it.
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No, not really. Each square has to be attached to each leg. You'd wind up with a very short table. You could use composite decking, but your table will be flimsy. I suggest sticking to 2x lumber. It's meant for 2x4s (the screw holes line up perfectly), but it's still possible to wider 2x lumber. You could cover your lumber top with composite materials.
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It depends on what material you use for the seats and the length of the seats, and the size of the people who will be using it. If you use composite all weather decking like I did, you will need additional support in the middle and braces from the middle to the ends. I also made the seats 16 inches wide. If you use treated lumber it will be stronger than untreated and will last longer. Additional material will also increase the weight, although more stable, it will be harder to move the table and seats around. For a normal size 6 foot table, and average size persons, the 2 by 4s will be probably be ok, you can always add the additional supports if it turns out to need it. It depends on what material you use for the seats and the length of the seats, and the size of the people who will be using it. If you use composite all weather decking like I did, you will need additional support in the middle and braces from the middle to the ends. I also made the seats 16 inches wide. If you use treated lumber it will be stronger than untreated and will last longer. Additional material will also increase the weight, although more stable, it will be harder to move the table and seats around. For a normal size 6 foot table, and average size persons, the 2 by 4s will be... » Read More It depends on what material you use for the seats and the length of the seats, and the size of the people who will be using it. If you use composite all weather decking like I did, you will need additional support in the middle and braces from the middle to the ends. I also made the seats 16 inches wide. If you use treated lumber it will be stronger than untreated and will last longer. Additional material will also increase the weight, although more stable, it will be harder to move the table and seats around. For a normal size 6 foot table, and average size persons, the 2 by 4s will be probably be ok, you can always add the additional supports if it turns out to need it. « Show Less
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The instructions are pretty clear and tell you the size and distance that you are asking about. Basically if your finished deck is less than 2.5 inches thick (that is plywood, cement board not including tile) it is a 1.5 inch hole and you will decide the center from 8-16 inches (from one valve to the other). For decks thicker than 2.5 inches, they recommend a 2 inch hole. If you are cutting through ceramic or porcelain tile, I highly recommend buying a diamond carbide hole saw bit for your drill to make clean holes. Buy a normal hole saw to cut through your cement board and/or plywood to save the life of your diamond carbide hole saw. The instructions are pretty clear and tell you the size and distance that you are asking about. Basically if your finished deck is less than 2.5 inches thick (that is plywood, cement board not including tile) it is a 1.5 inch hole and you will decide the center from 8-16 inches (from one valve to the other). For decks thicker than 2.5 inches, they recommend a 2 inch hole. If you are cutting through ceramic or porcelain tile, I highly recommend buying a diamond carbide hole saw bit for your drill to make clean holes. Buy a normal hole saw to cut through your cement board and/or plywood to... » Read More The instructions are pretty clear and tell you the size and distance that you are asking about. Basically if your finished deck is less than 2.5 inches thick (that is plywood, cement board not including tile) it is a 1.5 inch hole and you will decide the center from 8-16 inches (from one valve to the other). For decks thicker than 2.5 inches, they recommend a 2 inch hole. If you are cutting through ceramic or porcelain tile, I highly recommend buying a diamond carbide hole saw bit for your drill to make clean holes. Buy a normal hole saw to cut through your cement board and/or plywood to save the life of your diamond carbide hole saw. « Show Less
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My garage roof is decked with 1/2- inch plywood. Add another 3/8-inch for the thickness of the asphalt shingles and over 1/8-inch for the bracket, and my 1-inch stainless steel screws don't even penetrate the decking. Yeah, I measured first! A dab of good quality silicone caulking on the bottom of the bracket and I was all buttoned up.
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I have a composite deck. Get a 5 gallon bucket and a short bristled deck brush, add 4 ounces to 2 gallons of water and start scrubbing. You might want to sprinkle some OxiClean on a moist deck first and start the scrubbing process a few hours after.
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Our top rail measures the same and we bought the 2 x 4. Fits snugly and won't move unless you move it. Our deck looks beautiful now.Pat