Deck input needed

[Urchina]

My MIL has a composite deck that was installed at least 15 years ago. Other than the predicted fading, it's worn well. The joists are beginning to rot, so they'll have to be replaced (they're old wood) but the rest of the deck is still very solid.

As far as feel underfoot, I find it very comfortable and am usually barefoot up there.

 

[thefed]

shoe. I'm in akron and would be happy to do it for 9k! I think the guy is taking you to the cleaners. For something like that, we'd charge less than 5k....much less.

 

[RustyShackleford]

Rusty I am printing off the pix of your railing. I have a beautiful backyard and would love the unobstructed view your deck rail system would provide. Thanks!

Thanks. Be advised, there is an expensive route:

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... and a cheaper route. The cheaper route is to go to a place
that sells "wire rope" and have them "swage" an "eye" into the end
of a bunch of lengths of stainless-steel wire-rope of the right lengths.
You don't need the "thimble" because the cables won't get much actual
wear. You then get some of these:

Eyebolts, Unwelded, 304 Stainless Steel, Precision Formed

... and attach the cable eyes to them. At the other end, you simply
crimp on a brass "stop" with a crimping tool you can pay a LOT for,
but get it cheaper ($20-30) at Lowe's. Of course, you also put a
stainless-steel washer (also available at bosunsupplies) behind the
stop. Do NOT be tempted to use any non-stainless steel parts, as
corrosive as modern (actually less-toxic) PT lumber is; except for
the "stops", which are brass I believe. Good luck !