Deck question

Noob1239 · Jan 4, 2018

I have read several places that you cannot use treated lumber as a deck. I just went to Menards and they have AC2 treated lumbar that says it works with aluminum. Is this accurate or should I be concerned?

https://www.midwestmanufacturing.com/MidwestManufacturing/web/docs/pdf/cms/AC2PressureTreated.pdf

Also how far back do you put the pedestal seat from the front?

Bob9863 · Jan 4, 2018

One important thing about trested wood once you cut it, its no longer treated.
You have to treat the cut section yourself.

But if your going to use it as a frame then it should be ok, just treat the cuts, although I'd sill treat the lot with Creosote myself.

chuck99z28 · Jan 5, 2018

For me its a weight issue. Treated wood is heavy. You need the least weight possible.

I just went with 1/8 aluminum sheet.

For the pedestal -- How far back as you want it. Its more of a support verse comfort level. Pedestal is a lever and magnifies stress.

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