Prepare Composite Decking for Beam Wrapping
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SCREEN PORCH BUILD - Fireplace Wall and Another Bar!
What happens here
To seamlessly wrap the porch support beams, use Deckorators 7 and 1/4 inch composite decking. First, use a table saw to rip the decking boards to the correct width to fit the beam faces. Then, use a Makita compact router to create a dado or groove along the edge of the boards. This groove will allow the boards to fit snugly around the metal joist hangers or other obstructions on the beam, ensuring a flush and professional finish. The process might require precise measurements for each obstruction.
Goal: Cut and route composite decking to wrap existing support beams
Tools and materials
- Makita Compact Router Makita — Creating grooves in the decking boards to fit around obstructions
- Table Saw DeWalt — Ripping decking boards to the correct width
- Tape Measure — Measuring for cuts and routing depths
- Wood Chisel — Cleaning out any remaining material after routing