Wrapping A Deck With PVC

The ends of these deck boards are ugly, let’s fix it. A lot of people picture frame their composite decks, but here’s another way that’s easy and gives a clean look. I’m going to wrap the perimeter with PVC. It’s smooth on one side and has a wood texture on the other. I start at the house and work my way out, I scribe along the siding so I can get the perfect cut for a tight fit. BOOM- look at that. Next, I fasten the PVC in place with 2 ¾” Cortex screws. They come with a special bit that countersinks the screws but doesn’t scratch the PVC. Then I fill the holes with plugs- these have a wood texture to match the PVC. I ran into a problem on the front- this beam curves in a little bit; so, I cut shims and nailed them in place with galvanized trim nails. I put the shims at the locations where I plan to fasten the PVC. I use my multi-tool to notch the top of the post wraps so the PVC fits tight against the beam. There will be one splice in the middle. I always cut 45s for my splices this way if the PVC opens up you will see white PVC and not wood. What do you think- do you like this method or prefer picture framing? @hausplans #build #howto #construction #diy #contractor #deck