A porch actually, but it wouldn’t have the same ring ๐
Have a client that wants to “replace” the floor of their 3 season room with Trex or similar. The existing T&G floor is in pretty good shape, so it occurs to me that it would be much more cost effective to simply lay the Trex over the existing.
Assuming there won’t be any elevation problems, etc is there any reason why this is a no no? I’m thinking of the labor savings as well as disposal costs etc…
TIA
PaulB
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Is the porch exposed to rain and/or snow?
If so, I would not recommend covering t&g with
anything if it has the potential for trapping water
which eventually will rot the wood. I usually leave approx.
3/16" space between all decking so the water and snow can
exit the area. If building a new deck or porch I use 'Maine Deck Brackets' so it is not attached hard to the house. This alleviates
alot or most of the potential water problems.
Richard
Hiya Richard...
This is an "enclosed" 3 season room, screened in with glass storm panels installed in the fall. The amount of moisture it gets is minimal. Would sure be a lot easier if I didn't have to tear out the existing T&G, if this is a reasonable idea... maybe not.
PaulB
Paul,
If it's enclosed I would definitely deck right over it.
If you're having doubts just tell yourself t&g will make
a great subfloor!Richard
LOL... Well, that's basically what I was thinking, I just don't want to take the easy route and regret it ;) BTDT...
PaulB
Paul....you might consider installing a layer of 30# felt beneath the Trex.
For both the "minimal" moisture and any possible squeaking caused by the Trex and T&G rubbing against each other (Like you would with hardwood atop plywood)
J. D. Reynolds
Home Improvements
Good idea, thanks. I was thinking about some kind of "isolation" in between...
One last thought.....I'd also try and make sure I was catching the joists with fasteners and not rely on the porch flooring itself.
J. D. Reynolds
Home Improvements