Bring it on
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dropshot
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I'm with you Gord. Old Man Winter was kind enough to hold off until I finally finished my deck.
Started out thinking I would only replace the deck boards and the railings.
Turned out what you couldn't see was almost as bad as what you could.
Put the last of the finishing touches on my deck Friday. Then closed up the pool.
Outside all day. Gorgeous.
Thank goodness. He can let her fly now.
The sooner he gets started, the sooner it'll be over.
Do ya think?
Rick
Before:
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After
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dropshot
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Probably my last major undertaking. Too old to be on my knees bending boards and driving screws.
Wanted it to be special. Lots of offers for help. But, in the end, I wanted to be able to say I did it.
Couldn't be more pleased with the outcome.
Appreciate the kind words cmac.
Thanks.
Rick
packrat
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sounds like my ex and I when we bought our house"we'll just move in and not have to do anything"
two weeks later was redoing the bathroom tile then it was one thing after the other
packrat
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@dropshot... Fantastic job on the deck!
I can certainly relate to the knees and the "too old."
I redone my deck a couple of years ago and it still hurts just thinking about it.
Worth it though because my grown kids and grandchilren show up far more often now.
Also we can both now sit back and enjoy what time we have left without worrying that the deck may fall out from under us.
Before (14' x 12')
After (14' x 24')
I can certainly relate to the knees and the "too old."
I redone my deck a couple of years ago and it still hurts just thinking about it.
Worth it though because my grown kids and grandchilren show up far more often now.
Also we can both now sit back and enjoy what time we have left without worrying that the deck may fall out from under us.
Before (14' x 12')
After (14' x 24')
nice digs there Bob
Not meant to be digs... us old guys should be proud when we accomplish a project of any kind.
Hey just getiing out of bed some days can be a major accomplishment.
packrat
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Not meant to be digs... us old guys should be proud when we accomplish a project of any kind.
Hey just getiing out of bed some days can be a major accomplishment.
Its called "job satisfaction" when you finish something like that and look at it and know you did a good job.
Got the same feeling when I was doing apartment repairs for a living
dropshot
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Nice job Wave Runner. I too had concerns about instability. Especially once I took the lid off my can of worms.@dropshot... Fantastic job on the deck!
I can certainly relate to the knees and the "too old."
I redone my deck a couple of years ago and it still hurts just thinking about it.
Worth it though because my grown kids and grandchildren show up far more often now.
Also we can both now sit back and enjoy what time we have left without worrying that the deck may fall out from under us.
In spite of the pain and frustration it's more than worth it in the end. Comfort in knowing it's not going anywhere anytime soon.
Satisfaction is what it's all about Gord. Never been one to do anything half assed or leave something unfinished.
Appreciate the compliments guys.
Thanks.
Rick.
Yes, like an old house you never know what you got until you pull off the coverings. Been there done that also.
Agree, it was totally worth it and unfortunately I'm sure the decks will outlast both of us.
Forgot to mention the addition of the barn door is an ingenious touch to an already splendid job!
dropshot
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Forgot to mention the addition of the barn door is an ingenious touch to an already splendid job!
The barn door hardware is actually intended for interior use.
https://www.google.ca/search?q=inte...KEwjoi8P8ybzQAhVI9mMKHe4bAJIQ_AUIBigB&dpr=1.5
Saw it and had to have it.
Looked at different ideas for doors. Came up with these. Wanted to utilize the space under the deck for storage. Lawn tractor attachments and outdoor furniture etc.
There are actually two access points. Both with the barn door hardware.
The second out of view of the camera. My wife felt the cost and the addition of two was excessive. That is until she saw the final results.
I just love the contrast of the black against the brown pressure treated. Black handles were attached this past Friday.
The picture preceded some final touches.
Rick
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