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Rotten rim joist1601 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 repair752 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 Footings696 viewsWith the help of some friends on a very hot day, we completed the holes for seven footings.
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Ledger Board642 viewsThe new ledger board was then placed, so it could be used as a reference for the new footings.
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Rot problem634 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 Deck570 viewsCompleted deck, post-past-inspection!
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Ballusters562 viewsTim adds the ballusters on the stairs
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The Old Deck516 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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Railings Gone491 viewsThe railings have been removed.
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Pouring footings490 viewsOnce the footing holes passed inspection, it was time for concrete.
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Removing the Railings481 viewsThe rose bushes have been removed, and the railings are next.
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Stairway Railing454 viewsThe ballusters and handrails go up on the stairs.
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