Permit_Man

I built a deck and stairs on my place with TREX about 8 years ago. It is as good today as it was the day I finished the job. I wash it every spring with one of those electric pressure washers and it looks as good as new. Since it is not as strong as wood, I put the stringers at 16" centers. The stringers and framing material are PT Douglas Fir. The handrails and deck top rail are made of redwood and do look very worn and weathered. I have been very happy with this product.

First off, sprinklers are a life saver. No doubt about that. That being said, they do go off accidently. This is usually caused by a game of indoor football, moving large furniture, kids playing with toys that hit the ceiling. Accidents are what usually cause these problems. And when it happens, it creates a huge, costly mess. Homeowners must be instructed in how to turn off the system in an emergency and the shutoff valve must be in an accessible place. These risks are real but the tradeoff is well worth it.