Building a deck...It's Done!

[Wasch_24]

We picked up the last of the wood tonight. Lookin' forwad to finishing this thing. :thumbsup:

 

[Wasch_24]

Well, it took 15 hours, 7am to 10pm, to install all the railing posts and all but 16 boards worth of decking.

I do not envy anyone that does this type of work day in and day out.

 

[N2Advnture]

So how much left to do? (just the 16 boards and stain/sealing)

 

[Wasch_24]

The 16 boards, the 2x4's, ballisters, and caps for the railng, and the stairs w/railings.

My parents extended their stay 'till tomorrow morning...dad is hard at work right now. I bought him a 14volt DeWalt Drill/Circular Saw combo as a thank you.

 

[tobby4]

sounds like fun to me... haha

 

[Wasch_24]

sounds like fun to me... haha

Sure, when you are in shape maybe. :hysterica

 

[tobby4]

ha well who's fault is that one Todd...

 

[N2Advnture]

The 16 boards, the 2x4's, ballisters, and caps for the railng, and the stairs w/railings.

My parents extended their stay 'till tomorrow morning...dad is hard at work right now. I bought him a 14volt DeWalt Drill/Circular Saw combo as a thank you.

What, no lighting??? :waving: (if you want to do some low voltage rail lights, I have a cool idea that works well.)

 

[Wasch_24]

We are installing a flood light on the house, existing fixture, to comply with the code...for now.

 

[allanf]

who cares about code? Isn't that the joys of owning a home?

 

[smokem94]

The 16 boards, the 2x4's, ballisters, and caps for the railng, and the stairs w/railings.

My parents extended their stay 'till tomorrow morning...dad is hard at work right now. I bought him a 14volt DeWalt Drill/Circular Saw combo as a thank you.

Man. you are a good son! That is a nice gift. But if you are like me, it is more than worth it to have the help and expertise. A deck is a tough project if you are going to do it right and by the looks of your smoking stash....you are definitely going to do it right.

 

[Wasch_24]

LOL Mike. I will try and get some pics up this evening. No guarantees but soon.

 

[Wasch_24]

No pics tonight.

My dad did work his as off today while I was at work and all I have left is four 4 foot sections of railing and the railings for the stairs. Hopefully all work wil be done this Saruday. :thumbsup:

 

[Wasch_24]

One more day closer...almost done!

 

[tripp]

Cant wait to see the pictures Todd.

I had my deck built about 2 years ago..(I am very unhandy with tools,even more so with power tools) It is about the same size as yours. I had it built around the hot tub.

I smoked my first habano...a monte 4 ,2 years ago this week while sitting on the frame of the deck.

 

[Bman]

Todd, I glad to here your deck project if finished up....building projects can be some of the best self gradification ( other than sex ) for most men... Good to have experenced help, it sure is tough tearing apart stuff that you nailed together from simple mistakes....I know when I started as a carpenter, I made my share.....I good to be able to sit back and enjoy the fruits of your labor and a fine cigar...now you have both....I'm sure a job well done :applause: :applause:

 

[Wasch_24]

You are right Bman, it is very rewarding! :thumbsup:

I loaded all the pics I have in my Gallery. We bought the furniture last night and it should be here Thursday.

Now I just need to decide on the date for the herf! :thumbsup:

 

[cvm4]

Looks great Todd...And it beats the neighbors brick patio!

 

[Black Dog]

Great looking deck. The stair lights and stair rails are nice touches. Just one question. Did you forget to plug your car in?

 

[Wasch_24]

Thanks guys.

That's a bungee cord that was holding the gate shut Brian.

The lights and railing are required by code. I am installing a flood light to meet the code as the solar powered lights aren't really to spec.