I want to replace the boards on my own 750sf multilevel deck. I’m in the Seattle area and want to use something more durable than 5/4″ cedar (the existing decking). I considered composite, but hear too many bad things about it. For just a little more I can get Ulin 1×4. I read thru a thread from 2006, mainly about fasteners and detected some possible concerns about cupping (part of my deck is 18″ off the wet NW ground)and trying to deal with warped boards. Has anyone experienced these kind of problems? Should I seal the underside first and if so, what would be a good choice? I also heard the hardness will make installation a slow process (although a few boards a night will get it done eventually..)
At a financial equivalent, I can get TK cedar 2x, which will be a lot easier to install. Think Ulin will be worth the extra work?
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What's Ulin?
Evidently it is similar to Ipe; both are in the ironwood family. I need to get a piece and see how it tools.
Here is a site that talks about Ulin. I would say from the info here the Ulin sounds good for the PNW.
http://www.8banners.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=18&Itemid=25
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