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New deck! Reale Estate/Construction question
Stingray:
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TWO - PT wood is NOT nice to walk on barefoot. It tends to be VERY "splintery" (if that's a word).
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Hmm, I find it to be less splintery (assuming that is indeed a word) than normal wood. My deck is so smooth it almost seems polished. I do give it a couple coats of Thompsons Water Seal once a year though, maybe that's what keeps it from splintering.
-S
JDSkydiver:
RE: Home Depot Fire places:
Any major hardware store should sell pre-fab fireplaces. They will be able to direct you as to which ones are for use without a stone/ fire rated base (as they have all walls and base fire rated within the unit).
Just ask them. It's the types you would use in an upstairs application. they'll help you out.
JDSkydiver
JDSkydiver:
Oh, and as to "splintery" wood.. (no jokes please)
Yes, it seems smoother, but tends to become weather cracked/splintery over time. Yes, I would guess your maintenace helps a llot with this though.
I would use it for framing/support members, but go with a different type of hardwood for the walking surfaces.
Again, ask the older guys at Home Depot and they should be able to direct you for your area.
And no, I do not work for HD, nor do I know anyone who does. I just know what I don't really know, ya know?
JD
Crazy Cooter:
First thing to do is call the city and speak with the building code official. he'll tell you what you need and what your limitations are. Then I'd go to Menards (or similar store) and look at the "kits" that they have. Any type of wood burning fireplaces (and sometimes gas depending on local codes) require noncombustible flooring in a radius around the thing. That's why you see tile in front of fireplaces. The city will also tell you what you need for footings, how much a permit is going to be, etc. The building inspector will want to come look at the holes you dig prior to pouring any concrete and will look at other stuff too. Some cities actually require you to "submit" your plans so they can review them and tell you whether you can do it or not.
Of course if you live in the sticks, there probably isn't a building code official.. ;)