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Heat and noise on the deck?

10 years ago

Not sure when this article was written but I was wondering if the owners have been happy with their aluminum deck? Have they had problems with the decking becoming too hot in the sun or with being too noisy (expansion/contraction noise or just walking noise)? Looking to possibly use aluminum decking to rebuild our deck that forms the roof of an enclosed (but not insulated or heated) 3-season type room below. Thank you!

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Cogs Construction and Design Inc.
10 years ago
The homeowner's have been happy with their choice of decking. The homeowners have told me that when it rains, the sound isn't any louder than the skylights in the house. While installing the product, I noticed that the finish is easy to scratch and requires extra care while installing. The homeowners use a plastic shovel to move snow and it is very important to clean leaves and falling debris from the deck because it will clog the areas that collect water. The homeowners have never heard any expansion/contraction noise. Let me know if I can help answer any other questions you may have. John

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