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Musical RJs in the whipsaw game.

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Nightfall in the Magic Kingdom. The rising moon chases the sun to her rest in the Western sky one more time. Whatever the day's news or personal challenge, peace reigns for a time while the peepers call and coyotes sing on the distant mountain. Sleep well, one and all.
 
Vector said:
Is it wood or the new hard plastic everyone seems to be going to ? Looks slippery. Any slip resistance?
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it's Trex composite. not slippery at all, has a very good texture. The only downside of it is that it can get pretty hot, but my house faces east-west so the deck gets morning sun until about 1pm and then shade for the hottest parts of the afternoon so it shouldnt be a factor
 
NovemberEcho said:
it's Trex composite. not slippery at all, has a very good texture. The only downside of it is that it can get pretty hot, but my house faces east-west so the deck gets morning sun until about 1pm and then shade for the hottest parts of the afternoon so it shouldnt be a factor
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Thanks. I really like it. I am sure it set you back a few thousand. Definitely not something I would want to lay myself.
 
NovemberEcho said:
it's Trex composite. not slippery at all, has a very good texture. The only downside of it is that it can get pretty hot, but my house faces east-west so the deck gets morning sun until about 1pm and then shade for the hottest parts of the afternoon so it shouldn't be a factor
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Looks great! I love the open flow to the yard, both down the interesting steps and off the deck sides. You might want to consider a mix of backless benches and planters to keep people from falling off the sides without the visual barriers of railings. Or shrubs at ground level, pruned to top @ two feet above deck level.

I did a Trex deck a dozen years ago in the Rockies for my seasonal cabin. Still looks good, in a decidedly unfriendly location: 8,700 feet above sea level, and winter snows that get up to 50" deep every 3 years or so. Of course, for a material that is solid color and never needs refinishing, they now sell a Trex stain. Perhaps for color changes or to hide stains (which I've never had - the stuff is pretty impermeable. Never had to presssure-wash it, just a hose to remove bird poop). Might want to blow leaves off it before a rain - some species may try to stain it.

Yes, it retains heat. (Too bad there's no way to route it to the HVAC system!). Not too many choices: outdoor rug, pergola or retracting awning, sandals. Bare feet for breakfast only. Tough for kids. Enjoy!
 
FloridaLarry said:
Looks great! I love the open flow to the yard, both down the interesting steps and off the deck sides. You might want to consider a mix of backless benches and planters to keep people from falling off the sides without the visual barriers of railings. Or shrubs at ground level, pruned to top @ two feet above deck level.

I did a Trex deck a dozen years ago in the Rockies for my seasonal cabin. Still looks good, in a decidedly unfriendly location: 8,700 feet above sea level, and winter snows that get up to 50" deep every 3 years or so. Of course, for a material that is solid color and never needs refinishing, they now sell a Trex stain. Perhaps for color changes or to hide stains (which I've never had - the stuff is pretty impermeable. Never had to presssure-wash it, just a hose to remove bird poop). Might want to blow leaves off it before a rain - some species may try to stain it.

Yes, it retains heat. (Too bad there's no way to route it to the HVAC system!). Not too many choices: outdoor rug, pergola or retracting awning, sandals. Bare feet for breakfast only. Tough for kids. Enjoy!
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We considered doing the benches anchored with planter boxes but decided against it. It's only 18" off the ground so I'm not too worried about anyone falling off. The left side (lighted steps) will eventually have a walkway leading a patio area with fire pit. We'll be doing some form of landscaping around it just haven't decided what yet.
 
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