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Re building back deck

KBMWRS

KBMWRS

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back in '91 I built a back deck around a hot tub spa we had installed. I poured the slab for the tub then they brought it in. After that I built the deck around it. All was fun for a number of years then the tub started to leak through plumbing connections. Shut it down and over time I hack sawed it up and put it in the garbage. Now after 33 years its time to rebuild the deck. There are some boards that are rotting so its time. Since I made a chevron design the base is way over built. And the base beams are still in great shape. I'm doing it real slow. First cut out the deck into decent firewood pieces. Next will be sawing all the under the boards which have the screws.
Should be done by September. :p
 
I'd be wary of burning treated lumber, as it can release toxic gases, IIRC.
Good luck, and take plenty of Advil!
 
Hey I have to be careful not to dig one up.

I can make space for a nosey old fart from Florida.;):eek:
 
I know it was way over built (who did that?). Now its a pain to deconstruct.

I cut the deck out between mounting beams. I thought I'd just have to run Sawzall under each remaining piece to cut the many screws that were used.

Well that's not going so well. I have a general pack of blades with one noted for heavy metal with 14 PPI. Tried that and it was like those screws were made of 2"thick steel. The blade teeth were worn off.

Any suggestion on blades to buy?
 
I bought a carbide blade.
I'm not trying to destroy the beams just cut off the deck pieces left with screws in it.
 
I have had great luck with Diablo carbide blades. They seem to last quite a bit longer than other brands I have used.
 
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