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Digging the FootingsWith the help of some friends on a very hot day, we completed the holes for seven footings.
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Pouring footingsOnce the footing holes passed inspection, it was time for concrete.
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Posts go upOnce the footings were in place, we could finally start building up. Here, all seven posts are in place and temporarilly supported.
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Joists in placeHere the beams and joist work is complete.
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JoistsAnother picture of the completed joists, taken from inside the house.
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Decking completeHere all the decking has been laid, and the rail posts are ready for the next step.
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Cathy works on railingCathy works on putting a lower railing piece in place.
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Grandma and WilliamGrandma came over to help us babysit while we worked on the railings. They try out the brand new deck.
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Patio workTim compacts the ground underneath the stair landing patio.
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Stairs go upPlacing the stair stringers up.
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Patio sandCathy pours sand into the cracks of the patio pavers.
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Checking for level stairwayTim checks to make sure the stringers are in their desired final position.
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