Thanks this was very helpful to my concerns and supports my goal to redo the grading as Im confidant it wasnt done properly, I hope to remove current planks, grade, and replace with composite if priced right.
--- In DoIt_Yourself@yahoogroups.com, Aki <01dyna@...> wrote:
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> When we had our tri-level deck built about 15 years ago, the contractor
> said that putting down plastic wasn't necessary since they graded the
> ground first to ensure proper run off and the deck would block
> light preventing any future plant growth.
>
> 15 years later, run off has been fine and we've had zero plant growth. Of
> course, this is our circumstance and depending on your specific situation
> YMMV.
>
> -aki
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>
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> On Thu, Apr 4, 2013 at 9:38 AM, David Cox <dcwired@...> wrote:
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> >
> >
> > The main reason for any prep would be to prevent plant growth and for
> > drainage to prevent water collecting.
> > Perhaps put black plastic down with gravel over it to hold it in place.
> >
> >
> > On 4/4/2013 4:08 AM, Tori wrote:
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> >
> >
> > I read a very informative book by Lowes re: deck construction but i remain
> > with question. How do u prepare the land underneath the deck, no mention of
> > the best way to prepare elevated deck area under, yet there are rules for
> > patio prep. Why is this never discussed?
> >
> >
> >
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