TREX Decking re-call

Trex Nightmare: Having had over $3,500.00 worth of Trex Decking installed. The material bought in Feb. 2005, for my front deck, is deteriorating. Not mold or mildew but flaking off of surface. This deck has had only rain water. Trex sent two people to evaluate my problem and their report to Trex resulted in them offering me $380.84 for replacing 220 lin ft. of decking.???

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My quote for this replacement material amounted to $647.44. It will cost me another $400.00 in labor to dismantle and reinstall.---My back deck , installed late in 2005, has so far, shown problems on only 2 boards, 20 ft. long.---The problem starts with bubbling and then completely deteriorates by flaking off of surface material.--This was obviously a bad run of material, as several other decks of same time period have had exactly the same problem.Trex manufactures claim "to make it right" said they have been good about replacing the material but in my case they do not want to replace this much material. I have heard nothing from them since refusing their offer. Their warranty on their product is 25 yrs.--They want me to accept half price of material, do all the labor myself and sign a full and final release for all of my Trex decking. I bought 1540 lin. ft @Approx. $2.20 per ft. when doing my decks. The same material is now $2.60 per lin.ft.--

That story tells the truth about composite decking material, although it can be worked (drilled-notched-sawed) much like lumber, it is man made and this particular batch end up imploding itself. Internal mold issues caused premature delamination and forced a class action suite against TREX. I believe in lumber, built right the first time and looks and feels natural a redwood deck is the way to go.



If you plan on DIY decking in your future, weigh the difference and consider your geographical location. East coast vs. West coast IE., but either way it turns out, you will have improved to curb appeal of your home and will most likely recoup any out of pocket expense (ROI) from that home improvement. Here @ MY-DIY ..........Done Right the first Time!

Hand sawing Laminates

If you want to update your countertops consider installing plastic laminate. Laminate comes in many colors, patterns, and designs. In order to execute the project you will need: plastic laminate, contact cement, hand saws, paint brush, roller, sand paper, work gloves, and a straight edge.

Steps:
1. Thoroughly clean and sand the surface where the laminate will be applied.
2. Cut the laminate sheets to size using fine-toothed hand saws, such as Disston hand saws.
3. Brush the contact cement on the clean, sanded surface, as well as to the back of the cut laminate pieces.
4. Let the cement sit for 15 minutes and then move the laminate pieces into position.
5. When the pieces are laid down, go over the top with a roller to evenly apply pressure, ensuring the laminate will stick.
6. To give the project a polished look, finish the trim in the same laminate, using the steps listed above.

diy drawers

Request come in all kinds. "Remove my ice maker and build some cabinet storage or drawer storage", and make it look as if you were never even here!
The removed ice machine had a huge cavity to restructure, for the set of drawers to work here I had to down size the area inside this cabinet. With an existing face frame, the drawers need a set of runners framed in place to carry the drawer slides, or furring down the size of the existing void.The existing opening has to be consistent through to the back, so all pieces can be pre-cut with a hand saw or miter saw and assembled prior to installation. Once layout had been carefully measured, and the drawer boxes were fabricated in the shop, the drawer runners and back boards are installed. And the drawer slides are now ready for leveling and placement.

With a Kreg Jig, the face frame dividers are pre-drilled and installed next. Leaving clearance for the drawer boxes to slide freely and smooth. We can now pre-drill the front of the drawer boxes so they can be screwed to the back of the drawer faces.

The painter gets the call to come and spray finish our clients new diy drawer storage cabinet. If all has been executed precisely, no one will ever know the new drawers have been retro-fitted into an old cabinet!

Cross Cut Hand-Saws

Crosscut saws can trace their earliest roots to ancient times. There are historical records indicating that crosscut saws were employed in parts of the Roman Empire, though their construction would likely differ from what we know today as a saw. Although we know the Romans used them, they did so in small quantity. The use of such saws was rare and not widespread. In the 15th century, however, all that changed.

The crosscut hand saw became a popular implement in Europe. It was around this time that the crosscut saw solidified itself in human history as one of the most important technological and revolutionary achievements of all time. Since that time the crosscut saw has become popular with loggers and anyone l looking for high-performance crosscut action. Today the crosscut saw and many other hand tools, enjoys a rich history steeped in the centuries-old practices and traditions of master woodsmen from all over the world. The crosscut saw is a mainstay in the history of human technological development.