Decks, Patios, Porches and Docks - Long term affects of dogs on my deck
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v4lu3s
06-02-05, 08:19 PM
My wife and I just built a 500 sq ft deck off the back of our home, using pressure treated lumber.
We also have a pair of dachshunds who live in that yard.
Problem is they pee on it constantly, probably 20-30 times a day. I am concerned with the long term effects of the dog urine on the lumber.
I have been under the assumption that the lumber WILL absorb the urine, and htus the smell, and also that hte mild acidity of the urine will cause premature rotting as well as possible eventual fungus/mold related problems.
Am I completely off base here?
thanks for any suggestions...
We also have a pair of dachshunds who live in that yard.
Problem is they pee on it constantly, probably 20-30 times a day. I am concerned with the long term effects of the dog urine on the lumber.
I have been under the assumption that the lumber WILL absorb the urine, and htus the smell, and also that hte mild acidity of the urine will cause premature rotting as well as possible eventual fungus/mold related problems.
Am I completely off base here?
thanks for any suggestions...
lefty
06-02-05, 09:19 PM
Don't know about the problems of premature rotting, molding, and mildewing, but it certainly isn't going to be the most aromatic place to enjoy your morning cup of coffee!!!
Gate the deck off so the dogs can't use it as their litter box. That's more humane than what I would be doing. (You don't want to hear about me and dogs and whips, and ropes and 22's!!)
Gate the deck off so the dogs can't use it as their litter box. That's more humane than what I would be doing. (You don't want to hear about me and dogs and whips, and ropes and 22's!!)
XSleeper
06-02-05, 10:42 PM
Hmm, I agree with lefty. Seriously, I'd take away their water bowl if they pee that much. Sounds like they need that stuff I see on TV for overactive bladders!
Unless you plan on power washing your deck constantly, I'd keep the dogs off the deck. You're right about the smell soaking in. Gives new meaning to the term P-T lumber. ha ha.
Maybe adding a gate onto the steps would keep the little weiner dogs off?
Unless you plan on power washing your deck constantly, I'd keep the dogs off the deck. You're right about the smell soaking in. Gives new meaning to the term P-T lumber. ha ha.
Maybe adding a gate onto the steps would keep the little weiner dogs off?
v4lu3s
06-03-05, 04:05 PM
its about how i feel, i like the dogs most of the time, but they are 2 male dogs and they make sure that everything gets marked as their territory, and if one goes the other one has to. Can't cut hte water off though, they are outdoor dogs ands getting a bit warm here (in the 90s the past few days).
And the though of pressure washing the deck is not my idea of fun, now I jsut have to convince my wife BEFORE the deck stinks.
And the though of pressure washing the deck is not my idea of fun, now I jsut have to convince my wife BEFORE the deck stinks.
joneq
06-04-05, 10:43 AM
Put an electronic fence around the deck. You can turn it off if you want to play with them on it.
marksr
06-04-05, 03:08 PM
Once a dog learns an electronic fence he won't cross it even when turned off. If he does he needs to learn it all over again.
joneq
06-04-05, 03:43 PM
even more reason to use it. Play with them on the grass. keep them off the deck entirely. once they learn it they will not get the small shock.