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My composite decking problem HELP HELP!!!

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BkCountrySkrMO2
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PROBLEM: so i have this composite decking which just plain as shit wont slide, iv made rails with decking before, but i tryed out this new type, its now grooved like the other stuff but totally smooth on top, (which i thought would slide better) doesnt slide for shit, iv even tryed to sand and wax it

QUESTION: so if none of u can figure out how to make the shit slide, i was just gonna suck up the cost and buy some lexan or hdpe to nail on top of the decking, how much would it cost for a 1ft wide, 16ft long piece? which should i choose? should i use coping? recommend a website
Oct 1 2007 4:00PM
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grapesoda
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lexan and hdpe are fairly expensive. it will prolly cost between $60-$80 for a piece that size. you can just buy it at home depot or lowes. if you dont want to spend that much than you could obviously just buy some pvc to put on top even though it wont be as nice.
Oct 1 2007 8:42PM
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_Joe_
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u need the kind with grooves in it, also u have to get it wet
Oct 1 2007 9:07PM
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BkCountrySkrMO2
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it doesnt even slide wet, ur right though, grooved slide, smooth doesnt, is there any way to groove it or should i nail hdpe to it?
Oct 1 2007 10:31PM
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fouldsys
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1/4 hdpe is like 4 bucks a square foot at the place im getting my uhmw at
Oct 1 2007 11:28PM
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BkCountrySkrMO2
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is that an ok thickness?
Oct 2 2007 7:15AM
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Jwenz
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pVC is the say to go on this one
Oct 2 2007 8:42PM
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BkCountrySkrMO2
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nah it isnt i have like 8 rails outa pvc, it gets old after a while, i want something legit
Oct 2 2007 8:51PM
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