| Most viewed - Building Our Deck (2005) |
Rotten rim joist1370 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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Digging the Footings512 viewsWith the help of some friends on a very hot day, we completed the holes for seven footings.
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Rot repair507 viewsAfter some research we supported the joist, rebuilt the wall below, and patched in a new section of joist.
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Ledger Board423 viewsThe new ledger board was then placed, so it could be used as a reference for the new footings.
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Ballusters377 viewsTim adds the ballusters on the stairs
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Rot problem370 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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Completed Deck333 viewsCompleted deck, post-past-inspection!
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The Old Deck283 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 footings249 viewsOnce the footing holes passed inspection, it was time for concrete.
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Stairway Railing249 viewsThe ballusters and handrails go up on the stairs.
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Removing the Railings244 viewsThe rose bushes have been removed, and the railings are next.
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Posts go up244 viewsOnce 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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