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Air Heater

posted Aug 6, 2008 1:21 AM by Zhenlan Wang

August 6, 2008
  • Air duct cleaning: cleaned with negative pressure (done by American Fresh Air) and cost $129
  • Furnace air intake cleaning: done by myself (not much dirt)
  • Furncce filter cleaning: done by my self (normal dirty)

Deck Maintenance

posted Aug 6, 2008 12:56 AM by Zhenlan Wang   [ updated Aug 6, 2008 1:30 AM ]

Process
  • Preparation: cleaning
  • Replace rotted boards
  • Staining
Materials
  • Lumber
    • Board: 1-1/2" x 3-1/2" x 7'11-3/8" --- I bought the standard PT 2"x4"x8"
    • Railing: 1.4" x 1.4" x 41'1/8" --- I bought the standard PT 2"x2"x4'
    • Heart cedar, heart redwood and pressure treated lumber (PT) are most frequently lumber for deck
    • Hard wood includes cherry, maple, oak, ash, polar; soft wood includes cedar, fir, pine, spruce
  • Sealer or Stain
    • I bought 2 gal light green BETHE solid color stain
    • Sealer is normally transparent while stain can change the color
  • Corrosion resistent deck screw (3")
  • Hop dip galvanized nails
  • Angle fastern x 6 pices

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