after seeing your deck, i would like to ask you for some construction tips.

i'll include pictures to help you visualize my problems

as an expert, do you think i should remove every 4th stile and replace it with an ak-74...or would that be too gaudy? (perhaps better to go with every 6th stile?)

[img]http://wsphotofews.excite.com/032/Mp/Wb/52/Ms63457.jpg[/img]

when constucting the deck, i used "brock" brand vinyl planking and railing, and installed "tuff-bilt" vinyl lattice...but here is my concern: do you think the incorporation of an ak-74 into the steps will raise interesting discussion at my next bbq. ...or...will my wife's relatives spill beer all over it?

[img]http://wsphotofews.excite.com/038/jk/Om/Yz/Mm58252.jpg[/img]