installing some trex patio flooring.
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Topic: installing some trex patio flooring.
Posted By: tomNE
Subject: installing some trex patio flooring.
Date Posted: 18 Dec 2021 at 6:43pm
| i'm in southern AZ and the heat causes problems. I wanna install new flooring on the patio; thought about using plastic underneath the flooring for a moisture barrier. I think the plastic would desinagrate under the trex flooring. I'm thinking about using tar paper under the trex for a moisture barrier. I'm looking for opinions. there will be a solid plywood floor under the trex! |
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Posted By: steve(ill)
Date Posted: 18 Dec 2021 at 6:52pm
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i dont think plastic under plywood would disintegrate... Think it has to be in direct sun light to have a problem.. ------------- Like them all, but love the "B"s. |
Posted By: DiyDave
Date Posted: 18 Dec 2021 at 7:02pm
Be careful in choosing the product and the color. plastic lumber can act as a heat sink in sunny areas, and can broil your tootsies, if you walk barefoot on it! ------------- Source: Babylon Bee. Sponsored by BRAWNDO, its got what you need! |
Posted By: tomNE
Date Posted: 18 Dec 2021 at 10:36pm
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carpet lasts about 5yrs and it's not in direct sunlight! |
Posted By: shameless dude
Date Posted: 19 Dec 2021 at 1:24am
| prolly best to go with a slate type flooring? that's about all i've ever seen down there. |
Posted By: tomNE
Date Posted: 19 Dec 2021 at 7:35am
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lots of slate floors inside park models but in 5yrs of wintering here; i've never seen it on a deck! |
Posted By: RingGeneral
Date Posted: 11 Apr 2025 at 6:40am
| Tar paper is actually a pretty solid choice under Trex in hot climates - it holds up better than plastic, which can definitely break down fast in that Arizona sun. Just make sure there's no trapped moisture between the plywood and the barrier. Also, if you're updating your whole patio, check out this https://www.gardenfurniture.co.uk/product-category" rel="nofollow - website URL they've got some great outdoor sets that'd go nicely with new Trex flooring. |