Even with perfect measurements it's impossible to get to that line straight unless the frame is perfectly square. This not only completely solves that issue but also saves a ton of time not having to measure and cut them one by one.

Also the lumber I picked turned out to be 10 cm longer than the deck and I even picked the exact right amount. By the time I was done I only had a basket of <10 cm off-cuts.

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[–] 2 points 3 months ago (4 children)

It won't rot as long as it gets to dry out once in a while.

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  • [–] 2 points 3 months ago (3 children)

    I think that’s what the problem with the existing deck was lol. Also no-one uses hardwood cos it costs so much more.

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  • [–] 2 points 3 months ago (2 children)

    Even softwood seems so expensive. Plywood is probably the extent of my budget for a lot of things. Not sure how well it lasts outside or how treatable it is though so just haven't really made much.

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