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Name:	roswellric -	Reply
Subject:	Suggestions?
Date:	10/5/2012 11:44:27 AM

I'm going to build an addition to my wood deck to accommodate my assortment of grills and smokers. The usual 3/4 wood deck floor is worrysome from a fire hazard standpoint. Any of you guys have a suggestion to a material that could be substituted for the 3/4 decking?

Name:	Summer Lover -	Reply
Subject:	Nomex carpet
Date:	10/5/2012 2:01:41 PM

Are you concerned that a grill/smoker might get knocked over? Decks at both the house and cabin are 5/4 boards, and have not had any issues. You may want to lay down some Wonderboard, ceramic tile and use thresholds under the grills..,

Name:	roswellric -	Reply
Subject:	Nomex carpet
Date:	10/5/2012 3:44:33 PM

For my charcoal workhorse I use a Weber and I get sparks through the vent holes occasionally. I have trees and get leaves up under the deck so I'm concerned about ignition under the deck. Hard to get under the deck to clean it out too. I thought some surface that could be hosed off would be convenient too.

Name:	Summer Lover -	Reply
Subject:	Nomex carpet
Date:	10/5/2012 4:04:19 PM

I use a generic grill mat at the house - is supposed to be flame and oil resistant... Another option would be to put metal roofing under the deck (attach to the floor joists) - angle down on the outside edge to allow drainage, this would also give you semi-dry storage.

Name:	roswellric -	Reply
Subject:	Nomex carpet
Date:	10/5/2012 4:58:23 PM

Now there's a thought...Thanks!

Name:	Ulysses E. McGill -	Reply
Subject:	Suggestions?
Date:	10/9/2012 9:17:50 AM

I did my whole deck in tile a few years ago....no worries about fire, leaves and pine straw don't fall through or get stuck between boards, no staining, and easy cleaning.

Name:	roswellric -	Reply
Subject:	Suggestions?
Date:	10/9/2012 10:10:20 AM

What did you use for the underlayment?

Name:	blmeanie -	Reply
Subject:	Suggestions?
Date:	10/9/2012 2:48:33 PM

pictures of the tile deck?

Name:	Ulysses E. McGill -	Reply
Subject:	Suggestions?
Date:	10/10/2012 1:18:55 AM

Here is a picture in progress. First we reinforced the joists and sloped the framing while doing so.Then primed 3/4 inch tongue and grove plywood was screwed down. plywood was covered with roofing felt. 5/8" Durock was layered over felt and screwed down. Joints were taped and a layer of thin set was added. Thin set was painted with a rubber type coating made for tile wet areas and showers (providing a water tight barrier). Tile was set directly on the coating and grouted.

Below is the finished product

Name:	Ulysses E. McGill -	Reply
Subject:	The finished product
Date:	10/10/2012 1:23:10 AM (updated 10/10/2012 1:25:55 AM)

Name:	Ulysses E. McGill -	Reply
Subject:	Here are a few pictures through the project
Date:	10/10/2012 1:44:44 AM

Name:	lakngulf -	Reply
Subject:	Here are a few pictures through the project
Date:	10/10/2012 9:53:10 AM

Where is the picture of your arm in a bind?

Name:	Ulysses E. McGill -	Reply
Subject:	Here are a few pictures through the project
Date:	10/10/2012 1:21:51 PM (updated 10/10/2012 1:23:23 PM)

You have to look at facebook for that one.....it happened within about an hour of taking the second picture in the last set. I was trying to slide that piece of plywood (middle of the picture under the glue tubes) when the tendon snapped.

Name:	roswellric -	Reply
Subject:	Thanks Guys!
Date:	10/19/2012 7:42:48 AM (updated 10/19/2012 7:44:43 AM)

Some might good suggestions. McGill ...very impressive. I'm not in your league but I might get some good ideas there/. Thanks for the pics!

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