Estero
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Resysta, a wood-like material manufactured mainly from rice husks. Available in Phoenix.
http://www.redferret.net/?p=43989
http://www.redferret.net/?p=43989
Interesting building material for Penasco climate
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I used it on a patio in north Scottsdale. It looks really good. I'm not sure it is up to the extreme temperatures of AZ. We had a lot of expansion and contraction issues from low 30degrees to 120+ surfaced temperatures. Seems very durable and impervious. Might be perfect for the sea side conditions
jerry
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Some things to consider.
Resysta is NOT load-bearing... meaning that it does NOT support any weight. This means that the sturcture that has to be build under it must have the supporting beams no more than 12" apart... Ipe Deck on the other hand allows for the beams to be 24" to 36" apart! More sturcture means more Pressure Treated Pine and more labor which means a great deal more cost!
Things to think about:
1.- If you want a maintenance free alternative to hardwood then go with a synthetic deck product like Trex. Trex is almost like putting plastic on your deck and has its own issues (will deal with these at a later date).
2.- If you have the money to be thinking about a Resysta deck it probably means that you have the money to be able to install a real hardwood deck and pay for maintenance 1 or 2 times a year.
3.- Not all hardwood decks are created equal. Want minimal maintenance? Look at installing Ipe (Brazilian Walnut) on your deck. Depending on the way you seal the boards the maintenance can be reduced dramatically... Penofin is a great alternative... Messmers UV Plus Decking Sealer is another alternative.
Resysta is NOT load-bearing... meaning that it does NOT support any weight. This means that the sturcture that has to be build under it must have the supporting beams no more than 12" apart... Ipe Deck on the other hand allows for the beams to be 24" to 36" apart! More sturcture means more Pressure Treated Pine and more labor which means a great deal more cost!
Things to think about:
1.- If you want a maintenance free alternative to hardwood then go with a synthetic deck product like Trex. Trex is almost like putting plastic on your deck and has its own issues (will deal with these at a later date).
2.- If you have the money to be thinking about a Resysta deck it probably means that you have the money to be able to install a real hardwood deck and pay for maintenance 1 or 2 times a year.
3.- Not all hardwood decks are created equal. Want minimal maintenance? Look at installing Ipe (Brazilian Walnut) on your deck. Depending on the way you seal the boards the maintenance can be reduced dramatically... Penofin is a great alternative... Messmers UV Plus Decking Sealer is another alternative.