| Most viewed - Building Our Deck (2005) |
Rotten rim joist1484 viewsUpon removing the old ledger board, we found a terrible site -- water had seeped down beneath our patio door, for who knows how many years, and completely rotted out a large chunk of the rim joist supporting the back of the house, as well as the deck.
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Rot repair609 viewsAfter some research we supported the joist, rebuilt the wall below, and patched in a new section of joist.
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Digging the Footings601 viewsWith the help of some friends on a very hot day, we completed the holes for seven footings.
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Rot problem531 viewsAfter removing a lot of siding and sheathing, we found the rot extended all the way to the foundation, directly under the left side of the patio door.
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Ledger Board519 viewsThe new ledger board was then placed, so it could be used as a reference for the new footings.
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Completed Deck466 viewsCompleted deck, post-past-inspection!
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Ballusters465 viewsTim adds the ballusters on the stairs
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The Old Deck391 viewsThe last picture we took of the old deck before it was demolished. The rose bushes, which had just flowered, were cut back and later moved to the side of the house, where they are doing well.
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Pouring footings386 viewsOnce the footing holes passed inspection, it was time for concrete.
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Removing the Railings374 viewsThe rose bushes have been removed, and the railings are next.
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Railings Gone370 viewsThe railings have been removed.
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Stairs go up349 viewsPlacing the stair stringers up.
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