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Roof Decking Repairs & Wood Rot Replacement
repairing roof decking, spotting wood rot on roof, sheathing replacement cost, replacing plywood roof deck, thickness of roof decking, signs of roof deck damage, roof deck inspection process, soft spots in roof deck, repairing water damaged decking, mold on roof sheathing, roof…
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8 discussionsBest way to lay deck boards on exposed trusses?
Trying to figure out the smartest way to lay down decking on top of some exposed trusses (not solid joists, but open web steel trusses in my case).…
Making sure the deck’s ready for underlayment—what’s your process? (1 viewing)
I’m about to redo the roof (asphalt shingles, pretty standard, house is in the Midwest so lots of freeze/thaw) and trying to figure out how picky I need…
Frustrated trying to pick roof decking materials
I'm going nuts trying to decide between OSB and plywood for my roof deck. OSB seems cheaper but I've heard horror stories about moisture issues. Plywood seems sturdier…
trouble keeping water from seeping between deck and house
I've been working on my deck for a while now, and I thought I had everything figured out, but turns out... nope. After the last heavy rain, I…
Roof deck safety check - a fiery scenario
Was thinking about a story idea... picture this: a small town inspector finds out the local community center roof decking isn't up to code just days before the…
Deck Boards Near Chimney Looking Rough—Advice Needed
Noticed the other day that the decking boards around my chimney are looking pretty sketchy. They're warped, faded, and honestly, a couple feel kinda soft underfoot. I'm guessing…
Found some rot under the roof edge—here's a quick fix I tried
Noticed some soft spots in the decking boards right under the eaves last weekend. Didn't wanna tear everything apart, so I cut out just the bad sections and…
checking deck condition: DIY or hire a pro?
Just tore off the old decking boards and now I'm staring at the joists underneath, wondering if I should inspect them myself or just call someone who knows…