06-28-2021, 04:08 PM
Afternoon!
Trying to plan to redo our covered porch here in North Carolina. It is a 120 home with the current boards being old growth pine with many coats of paint. Actually have 80% of the decking already removed. But trying to decide which way to go. Also of relevance.....I need to use a Tongue & Groove product; under the porch is connected to the crawlspace under the house.
We are literally one house removed from our Town's Historic Board which is awesome for many reasons.
I have looked at so many different products that I'm dizzy. Currently looking at these;
Aeratis Traditions which is the only synthetic our Historic Board allows. But also comes with the highest price tag, about 20% higher. And still needs to be painted once installed. About 8K. (it is a big wrap around porch) Only has a 10 year warranty. Love the idea of not having a board rot.....not crazy about using plastic.
I can get a Douglas fir product from OR that would be more tradional. I would consider using a BreadBoard end and not go with exposed T&G ends. 6K
I looked at Thermory and other related products. The beautiful chocolate color is enticing. It doesn't stay that way without a good bit of oiling and really in this setting / way wet, humid and just a foot or two off of the ground, I am unsure of how sound that 25 year warranty will be. 6K
Cypress. This would need to be painted/sealed. Worry about splitting ends. 5K
IPE.......darn, I don't want IPE.......5-6K
SYP PT. 3K. This is the least favorite option because it will not last.
Anyway, if anyone has an opinion (hahah, right??), I would love to read what you think.
Thanks for reading.
Trying to plan to redo our covered porch here in North Carolina. It is a 120 home with the current boards being old growth pine with many coats of paint. Actually have 80% of the decking already removed. But trying to decide which way to go. Also of relevance.....I need to use a Tongue & Groove product; under the porch is connected to the crawlspace under the house.
We are literally one house removed from our Town's Historic Board which is awesome for many reasons.
I have looked at so many different products that I'm dizzy. Currently looking at these;
Aeratis Traditions which is the only synthetic our Historic Board allows. But also comes with the highest price tag, about 20% higher. And still needs to be painted once installed. About 8K. (it is a big wrap around porch) Only has a 10 year warranty. Love the idea of not having a board rot.....not crazy about using plastic.
I can get a Douglas fir product from OR that would be more tradional. I would consider using a BreadBoard end and not go with exposed T&G ends. 6K
I looked at Thermory and other related products. The beautiful chocolate color is enticing. It doesn't stay that way without a good bit of oiling and really in this setting / way wet, humid and just a foot or two off of the ground, I am unsure of how sound that 25 year warranty will be. 6K
Cypress. This would need to be painted/sealed. Worry about splitting ends. 5K
IPE.......darn, I don't want IPE.......5-6K
SYP PT. 3K. This is the least favorite option because it will not last.
Anyway, if anyone has an opinion (hahah, right??), I would love to read what you think.
Thanks for reading.