Lumberock "Premium" Decking

thinkxingu · 06-21-2021, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Lakesailor

Is that $4 a running foot, or 4$ a square foot?

Linear foot—14' boards were $56.

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Lakesailor · 06-21-2021, 02:15 PM

Their website also shows 2 x 6 tongue and groove. Probably a lot more money, but could do 16" centers on the joists instead of 12" . Good for marina work. Years ago did a deck with 2 x 6 t & g treated and it was solid.

TheTimeTraveler · 06-21-2021, 02:37 PM

We all know that lumber prices went thru the roof over the 12 months or so, but not sure what prices did for alternative substitute products (such as Trex). Anyone have any idea?

By the way, the price for Lumber has been crashing on the Futures Market for the last few weeks in case anyone is interested. Likely won't show up in retail stores for some weeks.

thinkxingu · 06-21-2021, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by TheTimeTraveler

We all know that lumber prices went thru the roof over the 12 months or so, but not sure what prices did for alternative substitute products (such as Trex). Anyone have any idea?

By the way, the price for Lumber has been crashing on the Futures Market for the last few weeks in case anyone is interested. Likely won't show up in retail stores for some weeks.

I was talking to someone who works for Lowe's and they were saying there's no more shortage but that it'll take some time to normalize.

As for alternatives to wood, Lumberock never changed in pricing, but it did take an extra few weeks to get.

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BroadHopper · 06-24-2021, 01:46 AM

As mentioned above they are hot in the sun! Also slippery when wet! So I would recommend boat shoes for your safety.

thinkxingu · 06-24-2021, 04:37 AM

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Originally Posted by BroadHopper

As mentioned above they are hot in the sun! Also slippery when wet! So I would recommend boat shoes for your safety.

Are you talking about composites as a whole?

We put those two little pieces in direct sun for a couple hours, and they weren't hot to the touch at all. I'll know for sure when actually installed, but one of the selling points of this material is that it's not as hot as composites.

No idea on slipperiness, but if the source of the recommendation had it on a dock for five years and then bought more, I gotta think it's ok when wet. I'll report back when the decks are done!

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swnoel · 06-24-2021, 05:33 AM

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Lakesailor Junior Member Join Date: May 2018 Posts: 12 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Their website also shows 2 x 6 tongue and groove. Probably a lot more money, but could do 16" centers on the joists instead of 12" . Good for marina work. Years ago did a deck with 2 x 6 t & g treated and it was solid.

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TheTimeTraveler Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Posts: 917 Thanks: 294 Thanked 295 Times in 183 Posts	We all know that lumber prices went thru the roof over the 12 months or so, but not sure what prices did for alternative substitute products (such as Trex). Anyone have any idea? By the way, the price for Lumber has been crashing on the Futures Market for the last few weeks in case anyone is interested. Likely won't show up in retail stores for some weeks.

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