when putting on a deck with a 20 ft drop, does it creep through the cracks? Would I have to put a tarp ontop of the items on the deck below?
1636467
same drop I had. Yes it seeped between a little, always good to tarp below. Response to my experience, maybe it was the Altitude in Denver region, or higher UV factor that made mine thick as mud? Husband and I always carefully clean and thoroughly dry surfaces. Not of that affected it. It was early to late May when we applied it. The product was just as described, a lot of SAND in very very thick paint. We sold the house (it was written into the contract that we planned to use that specific product. Otherwise, we would have scraped and started completely over. It was THAT BAD!)
1636468
depends on the width of the crack/space between the deck boards. I would place a tarp to protect anything below - if the space is wide, the product is going fall through the cracks. I experienced this - see pictures of my deck (and space width of decking): cut and paste URL into your browser: link to all pics --> http://www.flickr.com/photos/12023977@N06/sets/72157629490063928/link to close up(s) --> http://www.flickr.com/photos/12023977@N06/6932719244/in/set-72157629490063928/
1636469
No, but you'll have to run a screw driver between the cracks or it'll clump up in them.
1636470
Yes I sure would. But I will tell you that I am disappointed after 2 years it has started to chip off. I used the thick stuff with the sand or whatever it was in it. It is hard to work with and very thick. My new wood even started to chip and I have read where others have had the same problem. Whether the guarantee works I don't know. Thought I was smart and threw away the register receipt after the first year. It is too expensive to chip off. The edges are the worst. Hope this helps you. Sincerely Debbie
1636471
Just to be safe I would but I am pretty sure it will not but that depends on the size of the cracks. Some of the cracks on my deck are filled in after applying, only the wider spaced boards still have a crack.
1636472
Yes, it will drip between. If you have anything below your deck, you should remove it or cover it up. This stuff should go on thick so overflow will be an issue.
1636473
Yes, it does drip below. I ran a putty knife between the cracks and that may have knocked more out.
2230294
I did not even use any sand, water or rocks with this board. It is heavy enough to withstand the wind. I never had it blow over even in storms. IF you want to use something, I would use fine sand and use a funnel to get it into the holes, but seriously it withstood lots of wind in N AZ just fine.
43459
As long as your deck has the holes in the deck in the back you shouldit have a problem takes about 20 minutes
1812383
We have only tried all the way up and all the way down. we usually keep it down so that we have a little extra space around the canopy on our deck. The best thing about this canopy I would say is that it has been sturdy in 20+ mph winds. beyond that wind speed we just lower the legs so that the canopy stands about 5ft. high and then we add some weight to the tarp itself (plant pots.,etc.) so that the canopy stays in place.
1962108
I have never used a tarp under the bounce house. It comes with spikes to anchor it down so as far as it shifting around there is very little of that. Also the material on the bottom is the same nylon material used for the rest of the house. So when used on grass there has been no issues.
47468
Yes get a tarp to put underneath,we picked up one cheap at harbor freight. You never know what is underneath the grass... I purchased this a few months back my boys love this house it gets used at least 3xs a week I call it mommy sanity plus they use so much energy they sleep better �
778580
It seamed to drop a good bit, it was only about 4 foot from our deck to the ruffled edge. My husband had to put spacers under the bottom bolts to bring it up higher.
1960070
Don't feel dumb. It took me a while to figure it out. You turn it Groove side down. The groove (if it's the right size) will sit down over your deck rail. Then once it's full of gravel on the bottom and potting soil, it's so stable even high winds won't move it. A tip, there are little drainage holes in the bottom. If you don't want them to drain all over your deck floor when you water them, duct tape the holes from the inside before you fill with dirt. I bought 4 round and 2 oblong. I LOVE them!
2204675
Mine is always set up in a lower portion of our deck so there is not too much trouble with wind, But... When I do need help, I put a small bag of sand along the inner supports .
2030339
No not at all... Don't put it really close. Deck Wood is way softer than your car and I used it on 3 wood decks without any gouge marks. If you live in a cool weather state. Buy the air in a can to blow it out before the first freeze works great at getting all the water out.
1723150
Yes it is tarp material. Water shouldn't come in unless there was a tear or holes.
821312
We just bought about 3 weeks ago. So far I see no problems with it. I check it out last night before the big storm and was ok. The insulation seems ok.I was very impressed how thick & hard it was. *(But I do have up on the deck, I have a tarp over it to help shelter it from the elements.)
13690
We bought a fire resistant heat shield to put under the fire pit BUT since we have a Trex deck we can't put this on the deck as Trex burns like fuel. But if you have a wooden deck and use caution and a fire resistant shield. Since this can be rolled out of danger, I guess you could, with Caution! But if you're going to get crazy and tip it over, NO, I wouldn't use it on a deck. We use ours on the gravel in front of our deck. As with all thinks with Fire, Use common sense and caution, then it will work.
596623
I have not used it outside. Given the low price and free shipping, I'd give it a shot. You'd have to weight the legs or lay it down when not in use if you have wind. You MIGHT think about some silicone to squirt around the connections and beneath bolts as you tighten and then over them once it's done to prevent rain and splashes from getting in and rusting it right away. Also, it's light enough that you could pick it up and move it inside when not in use. Another thing, you could leave out the middle section and make it shorter for kids so they don't pull on a towel and pull it over. None of these things tested, just mentioning them as ideas. I have not used it outside. Given the low price and free shipping, I'd give it a shot. You'd have to weight the legs or lay it down when not in use if you have wind. You MIGHT think about some silicone to squirt around the connections and beneath bolts as you tighten and then over them once it's done to prevent rain and splashes from getting in and rusting it right away. Also, it's light enough that you could pick it up and move it inside when not in use. Another thing, you could leave out the middle section and make it shorter for kids so they don't pull on a towel and pull it over. None... » Read More I have not used it outside. Given the low price and free shipping, I'd give it a shot. You'd have to weight the legs or lay it down when not in use if you have wind. You MIGHT think about some silicone to squirt around the connections and beneath bolts as you tighten and then over them once it's done to prevent rain and splashes from getting in and rusting it right away. Also, it's light enough that you could pick it up and move it inside when not in use. Another thing, you could leave out the middle section and make it shorter for kids so they don't pull on a towel and pull it over. None of these things tested, just mentioning them as ideas. « Show Less
1823344
So far we have not had a problem. I wouldn't think that putting a tarp over it would interfere, because it has an open weave around it. But on the other hand, it needs to stay moist.
1630062
There's always some moisture in wood, upstairs or not. Even if it's completely dry, there's always the chance of water leakage getting under the floor and causing some warping. I'd play it safe and use an underlayment, even if it's only 15-pound asphalt paper, which is inexpensive.
1457008
There is no ventilation so heat does build up inside. You would want to add some serious insulation inside the pit, beneath the fire pan. Maybe a layer or two of bricks and some reflective foil on top. Otherwise the heat will - at minimum - cook/color the deck, if not set actually it on fire.