Beth n Rod 1,279 Report post Posted April 7, 2005 Here's a deck we did the other day. The floor, handrail caps and post caps are ipe. THe rail posts, spindals, and lattice is cedar. The PT lumber is on the outside... This was done in two tones. Beth :groovy: :groovy2: :groovy3: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 Beth n Rod 1,279 Report post Posted April 7, 2005 Here are the after shots.... Have a great day! :sunshine: :island: :beerchug: :cool: Beth Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 seymore 90 Report post Posted April 7, 2005 Sweet :cool: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 newlook 265 Report post Posted April 7, 2005 That is a nice job. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 PowerPlay 14 Report post Posted April 7, 2005 WOW! wood tux? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 Beth n Rod 1,279 Report post Posted April 7, 2005 Aussie Oil... Beth Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 CCPC 26 Report post Posted April 7, 2005 Whats up with the dead patch of grass next to the deck? Did you all have a chem spill in the yard :whoops: Just kidding, Looks great as usual. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 James 624 Report post Posted April 7, 2005 That looks great- but that has to be a nightmare to do all the sharp edges- Did you do the light color first ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 Beth n Rod 1,279 Report post Posted April 7, 2005 Yes, rails and verticals first, then the horizontals. We use small brushes for the detail work and a sprayer and pads for the rest. (sprayer is necessary between the dual kickrails at the bottom of the spindles, then the small brush to even it out) Rod~ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 Barry M 73 Report post Posted April 8, 2005 I'm not worthy, I'm not worthy! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 tropical wave 22 Report post Posted April 8, 2005 WOW guys, that is Bad A$$ !!!!! beautiful work Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 Beth n Rod 1,279 Report post Posted April 8, 2005 Thanks guys! We love this work. When things look this good, you really don't want to give the deck back to the customer. You want to just enjoy it for a while... Beth Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 CLASSICPW 14 Report post Posted April 9, 2005 I just had my first Ipe estimate and I'm pretty sure I've got the job, it needs a strip from a 1 yr old semi and a new finish. Is there any thing different that should be done with Ipe as far as cleaning? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 James 624 Report post Posted April 9, 2005 Rod have you done a maint on a Ipe deck yet with Cabots ? Are you going to do yearly on this deck? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 James 624 Report post Posted April 9, 2005 The problem with ipe- is first you can't put any product on it for about 6 months- if you do you'll have trouble for ever- If a product was put on right after it was built and has to be stripped, I would strip it and let it sit a couple of months and go back wash it and seal it. Letting it sit a couple months lets the wood open up and evens out absorbtion of product. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 Beth n Rod 1,279 Report post Posted April 9, 2005 Jim, We do Ipe maint. annually. You pretty much have to, if they want some color and don't want the grey. Beth Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 Beth n Rod 1,279 Report post Posted April 9, 2005 Jim, This deck was built in November 04' and sat over the winter. We gave it a percarb wash and citralic to brighten and remove any planner glaze from the cedar. Used a defurring pad on the Ipe and some spots on the cedar (new growth) We are in the schedule with these and other Ipe deck owners to maintain them once a year. Best maintanence practice is to wash with a percarb on all surfaces, then recoat the horizontals. Verticals every other year unless touch ups are needed. Have not had any of the problems you spoke of Jim, the wash prep is the important step and helps to open up the wood as much as it will ever open up. After that, we maintain that the sealers integrity be kept intact as much as possible. We even offer to do mid year touch ups for those that may need it. That wood is so dense. Rod~ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Here's a deck we did the other day. The floor, handrail caps and post caps are ipe. THe rail posts, spindals, and lattice is cedar. The PT lumber is on the outside...
This was done in two tones.
Beth :groovy: :groovy2: :groovy3:
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