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March 26, 2009
Cost for a 10X12 metal deck with
We just received a quote of $8500 for a metal deck (built over the roof of a garden level extension) with a spiral staircase. Is this a fair price? Can anyone recommend another company for another quote?
Thanks.
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Good price; I paid 12k for mine same size with ground post supports, wood deck over steel and semi-custom metal railings.
Posted by: cmu at March 26, 2009 10:26 AM
And I paid even more for my 8' X 17' deck (poured concrete and post supports) but also had stained wood decking, planter boxes and custom rail. Sounds good. Who's the contractor?
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 26, 2009 10:35 AM
I am a general contractor in the city and the cheapest metal guy I know is Gabriels Ironworks. He is very cheap but service is shoty at best. Don't use them for detailed stuff, but something simple would be fine.
gabbriels ironwroks - 917.362.2174
Posted by: jthomas at March 26, 2009 10:41 AM
Mr. Lee at Metro Steel…..Do you think metal is a bad floor choice? We asked for something that would drain better than diamond plate but we are a bit concerned about heat in the summer and ice in the winter. We figured we could get an outdoor rug if the deck gets too hot…..
Posted by: PHfamily at March 26, 2009 10:42 AM
I think metal flooring is ugly and uncomfortable. I believe wood decking is legal, if so go for real wood (not Trex) and expect to upkeep once a year and change out in 20.
Posted by: cmu at March 26, 2009 11:05 AM
The code states that the structure must be steel and that no combustible material (wood decking) be at least 3' from the property line. I have a wood deck insert and steel grating on each end which are both covered with wood planters (removable and not built-in to the structure).
Search Sketch and Hammer's website for a lot of great pics (google it).
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 26, 2009 11:52 AM
A neighbor of mine paid less but it was a few years ago. Ricardo Iron Works in the Slope.
Posted by: Arkady at March 26, 2009 1:52 PM
Price seems reasonable, but given the fact that it is on top of a roof, the structural portion may not need to be as beefy as a traditional deck. Much of the cost is in fabricating the spiral staircase.
You are benefitting from much lower steel prices than a year ago.
For wood decking, I believe you have to be 3' from adjoining property, which gives metal a distinct advantage (not nearly as flammable).
We are going with aluminum framing and aluminum grating (check out Ohio Gratings or http://www.mcnichols.com). No rust, and water goes through the grating. I think metal can be quite attractive and the maintenance factor should not be overlooked.
Posted by: renomandru at March 26, 2009 2:38 PM
Believe I used Gabriel for my deck. Italian chap with heavy accent. Was great. Customer service was fine for me. $6k for 8 by 12 deck with full stair. $3 for the steel work and another $3 for the Ipe (sp) and carpentry. Sketch and Hammer bid was higher.
Posted by: Johnny at March 26, 2009 3:48 PM
Johnny, do you have contact info for Gabriel?
Renomandru- thanks this info is helpful!
Posted by: PHfamily at March 27, 2009 9:49 AM
Does anyone know if ipe counts as non-combustable material and can be used in the 3 ft from adjoining property? I thought I saw something mentioning that - was I mistaken?
Posted by: pmmtenement at March 27, 2009 10:40 AM
pmmtenement,
I've built a lot of steel/Ipe decks around Brownstone Brooklyn that extended to one or both property lines. Ipe has (or had) an MEA #...which is a material acceptance #, based on zero flame spread in 10 minutes. Some of my clients still opted for 3 feet of diamond plate on one or both sides. Most of those decks were filed with the DoB. You can see photos on my website. www.urbanexteriors.biz
steve
Posted by: urban exteriors at March 27, 2009 3:35 PM
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