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Posted: 7/7/2010 5:56:58 PM EDT
The deck has been laid. This afternoon the footings for the 4 posts that will support the patio were poured. Yes, I know two of the posts are smaller than the rest. They were used to level the footings in concrete below them.
Once the concrete is dry, four main posts will go in along with the main beams and trusses. Then the plywood, skylights and roofing material. That will be followed by a nice coat of stain and sealer. Then the hot tub will be put in place and the railings will go up. 
I can't wait till it's finished. |
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Posted: 7/7/2010 6:17:20 PM EDT
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WIN!!!!!
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Posted: 7/7/2010 6:36:25 PM EDT
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Very nice!
Wanna come rebuild mine when you're done?  |
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Posted: 7/7/2010 6:47:24 PM EDT
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Lookin' nice!
Can't wait ta see Surferboi fall off of it!  |
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Posted: 7/7/2010 10:13:43 PM EDT
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Quoted: Once the concrete is dry, 4 main posts will go in and the trusses and main beam will be installed. Then the plywood, skylights and roofing material. WTF??? What kind of pitch...how's it gonna bear the snowload??? WHO in WA needs a roof....there's mostly sunny weather for the seasons it's nice to be out on the deck....  ETA- What is that, 13" centers? Why Redwood and not Trex/whathaveyou? |
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Posted: 7/7/2010 10:20:10 PM EDT
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Where do you put the kegs?
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Posted: 7/7/2010 10:27:02 PM EDT
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Nice, but I'll never have another wood deck. Composite FTW!
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Posted: 7/7/2010 11:17:19 PM EDT
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Looks good.
Only one question. Why the space between the boards? Every deck I've seen (like fences) the wood will dry and shrink making that space even bigger. Not criticizing, just wondering if something is different then my knowledge. |
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Posted: 7/7/2010 11:25:19 PM EDT
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Quoted: Looks good. Only one question. Why the space between the boards? Every deck I've seen (like fences) the wood will dry and shrink making that space even bigger. Not criticizing, just wondering if something is different then my knowledge. On the same note can it not absorb moisture and expand? I think the space is there to prevent them from expanding and warping the shit out of each other. |
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Posted: 7/8/2010 5:35:30 AM EDT
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What kind of pitch...how's it gonna bear the snowload???
I would just avoid allowing Spanky to come over in the winter. |
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Posted: 7/8/2010 6:17:49 AM EDT
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Once the concrete is dry, 4 main posts will go in and the trusses and main beam will be installed. Then the plywood, skylights and roofing material. WTF??? What kind of pitch...how's it gonna bear the snowload???
WHO in WA needs a roof....there's mostly sunny weather for the seasons it's nice to be out on the deck....
ETA- What is that, 13" centers? Why Redwood and not Trex/whathaveyou? The pitch of the roof will be the same as the one on the main house. You missed the truss part, right? I opted for a roof for two reasons. I like to grill all year round and it will provide a nice cool place to sit in the summer. I went with wood instead of Trex for the slip factor. I don't want anyone busting their ass on a Trex deck after using the hot tub. |
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Posted: 7/8/2010 6:18:26 AM EDT
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Where do you put the kegs? Under the bar. |
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Posted: 7/8/2010 6:19:21 AM EDT
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Looks good.
Only one question. Why the space between the boards? Every deck I've seen (like fences) the wood will dry and shrink making that space even bigger. Not criticizing, just wondering if something is different then my knowledge. Expansion and contraction is a bitch. Every board that shrinks will also expand. |
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Posted: 7/8/2010 6:20:15 AM EDT
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Looks good.
Only one question. Why the space between the boards? Every deck I've seen (like fences) the wood will dry and shrink making that space even bigger. Not criticizing, just wondering if something is different then my knowledge. On the same note can it not absorb moisture and expand? I think the space is there to prevent them from expanding and warping the shit out of each other. Holy Shit! Ever think of becoming a General Contractor?
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Posted: 7/8/2010 6:20:32 AM EDT
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Quoted: Quoted: Looks good. Only one question. Why the space between the boards? Every deck I've seen (like fences) the wood will dry and shrink making that space even bigger. Not criticizing, just wondering if something is different then my knowledge. On the same note can it not absorb moisture and expand? I think the space is there to prevent them from expanding and warping the shit out of each other. Two words: "Spilt beer" |
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Posted: 7/8/2010 6:22:11 AM EDT
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Two words: "Spilt beer" 
That's alcohol abuse!
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Posted: 7/8/2010 6:23:13 AM EDT
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Quoted: Quoted: Two words: "Spilt beer" That's alcohol abuse! Then the gaps should be closed and a bucket of straws should be provided.  |
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Posted: 7/8/2010 6:50:36 AM EDT
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looking good!
Friday nights at GMW? 
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Posted: 7/8/2010 6:51:19 AM EDT
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Two words: "Spilt beer"
That's alcohol abuse!
Then the gaps should be closed and a bucket of straws should be provided.
Tell ya what, I'll have a special straw just for you. 
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Posted: 7/8/2010 6:52:10 AM EDT
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looking good!
Friday nights at GMW? Who knows? It's happened before.
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Posted: 7/8/2010 6:55:51 AM EDT
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Looks good.
Only one question. Why the space between the boards? Every deck I've seen (like fences) the wood will dry and shrink making that space even bigger. Not criticizing, just wondering if something is different then my knowledge. Expansion and contraction is a bitch. Every board that shrinks will also expand. True, but if that wood is new, it will contract more then it will expand, in my experience. But that is limiited to helping my pops with two decks in California, obviously the climate is different here. And also why I'm in the tech sector, not construction!
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Posted: 7/8/2010 7:38:14 AM EDT
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So........
When's the hot tub party? And will bathing suits be optional?  |
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Posted: 7/8/2010 7:51:55 AM EDT
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Looks good.
Only one question. Why the space between the boards? Every deck I've seen (like fences) the wood will dry and shrink making that space even bigger. Not criticizing, just wondering if something is different then my knowledge. Expansion and contraction is a bitch. Every board that shrinks will also expand. True, but if that wood is new, it will contract more then it will expand, in my experience. But that is limiited to helping my pops with two decks in California, obviously the climate is different here. And also why I'm in the tech sector, not construction!
Gotcha. It also helps with air circulation, which greatly slows down the wood rot factor. |
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Posted: 7/8/2010 7:52:36 AM EDT
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So........ When's the hot tub party? And will bathing suits be optional? When the hot tub is installed. An NO bathing suits are not optional. They are mandatory. 
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Posted: 7/8/2010 8:06:33 AM EDT
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So........ When's the hot tub party? And will bathing suits be optional? When the hot tub is installed. An NO bathing suits are not optional. They are mandatory. 
Good Answer. Sorry Gibby, but there is no need to show yours or any one elses naked hairy ass. |
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Posted: 7/8/2010 8:13:02 AM EDT
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Quoted: When the hot tub is installed. An NO bathing suits are not optional. They are mandatory. Thank to Goodness I always have my Birthday suit...it doubles as a "bathing suit" |
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Posted: 7/8/2010 8:14:26 AM EDT
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laying wood on 2
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Posted: 7/8/2010 8:18:21 AM EDT
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Wudda coincidence....I woke up with wood.....on page 2. yay me
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Posted: 7/8/2010 8:35:56 AM EDT
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Quoted: Wudda coincidence....I woke up with wood.....on page 2. yay me Makes that morning piss a messy bitch. |
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Posted: 7/8/2010 9:11:25 AM EDT
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Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Looks good. Only one question. Why the space between the boards? Every deck I've seen (like fences) the wood will dry and shrink making that space even bigger. Not criticizing, just wondering if something is different then my knowledge. On the same note can it not absorb moisture and expand? I think the space is there to prevent them from expanding and warping the shit out of each other. Holy Shit! Ever think of becoming a General Contractor? I'm not sure if you are mocking me or not. lol But yeah, sometimes, I think I might like doing that actually.
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Posted: 7/8/2010 9:18:23 AM EDT
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Wudda coincidence....I woke up with wood.....on page 2. yay me At your age, you should be proud!
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Posted: 7/8/2010 9:56:48 AM EDT
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Quoted: Quoted: Wudda coincidence....I woke up with wood.....on page 2. yay me At your age, you should be proud!  |
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Posted: 7/8/2010 10:45:36 AM EDT
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Quoted: Quoted: Wudda coincidence....I woke up with wood.....on page 2. yay me At your age, you should be proud! It's amazing what a popsicle stick and some masking tape can do... |
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Posted: 7/8/2010 11:18:00 AM EDT
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Aaw, dayum, secret's out now. Da goilz will be sooo disappointed!
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Posted: 7/8/2010 1:05:32 PM EDT
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Once the concrete is dry, 4 main posts will go in and the beam(s) and trusses and main beam will be installed. Beams before trusses. I'm a stickler on the job, too.
Are you building it yourself or is a contractor? |
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Posted: 7/8/2010 2:28:39 PM EDT
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Once the concrete is dry, 4 main posts will go in and the beam(s) and trusses and main beam will be installed. Beams before trusses. I'm a stickler on the job, too.
Are you building it yourself or is a contractor? LOL, thanks HABU. That's what I meant to convey. It was damb hot out yesterday and I was very tired. I'm building it with a co-worker who builds decks and patios on the side. He's been doing it for the better part of 20 years. It's fun and I have learned quite a bit. |
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Posted: 7/8/2010 2:36:40 PM EDT
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Right on, looking good!
The beer's gonna taste a smidge better as you're out there all proud of yourself enjoying it this summer.
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Posted: 7/8/2010 3:14:30 PM EDT
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Two words: "Spilt beer"
That's alcohol abuse!
what if it's spilled on a grock
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Posted: 7/8/2010 10:24:56 PM EDT
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Hey I just saw the pictures of the deck it looks pretty good. Hopefully you dont end up pissing on this one lol.
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Posted: 7/8/2010 10:36:51 PM EDT
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Quoted: Quoted: Wudda coincidence....I woke up with wood.....on page 2. yay me Makes that morning piss a messy bitch. Not if you have a deck you can walk out onto and piss off of. |
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Posted: 7/9/2010 4:17:24 AM EDT
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Lookin' nice! Can't wait ta see Surferboi fall off of it! Ass. Although, that may very well happen at some point in time.
Deck looks great, finished product by.....???? -z |
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Posted: 7/9/2010 6:56:04 PM EDT
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Lookin' nice! Can't wait ta see Surferboi fall off of it! Ass. Although, that may very well happen at some point in time.
Deck looks great, finished product by.....???? -z Another Surferboi post...............it's a miracle I tell ya, a full-blown miracle! |
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Posted: 7/10/2010 12:13:15 PM EDT
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Looks good!
You're a little further ahead with your deck than I am with mine. But it's getting there.
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Posted: 7/10/2010 12:16:05 PM EDT
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I can't quite see where the permit is hanging.
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Posted: 7/10/2010 1:14:11 PM EDT
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Looks like a good start, Boomer!
My last deck addition, might do the rest of the deck this year yet. http://www.ar15.com/archive/topic.html?b=8&f=15&t=321643 |
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Posted: 7/10/2010 5:40:57 PM EDT
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Looks good! You're a little further ahead with your deck than I am with mine. But it's getting there.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v79/SD70MAC/Deck1.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v79/SD70MAC/Deck2.jpg Don't blocks usually go on the beams? 
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Posted: 7/11/2010 6:07:33 AM EDT
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Don't blocks usually go on the beams? I suppose that would be a good idea if the blocking/bridging were necessary for added rigidity and structural integrity to the deck framing itself. Instead of using blocking to prevent the deck joists from racking, I used simpler and more effective 45 degree diagonal bracing on the bottom of the joists. Most of the blocking that I have installed is to provide support for the installation of the decking itself in a decorative pattern. Rather than simply lay the decking on horizontally, I am going to use what is called a "picture frame" pattern. Decorative patterns, designs and inlays in decking are not uncommon, especially considering the amazing things that can be done with composite decking. However, blocking is needed to support those designs, and it seems impractical if not downright impossible to make sure that all of that blocking runs atop of beams. Some of the blocking I did was to support the handrail posts along the rim joists and band board, but again it would seem impractical to run beams along those areas as well. But then again I earn my living railroading and am probably a hell of lot better at that than I am at carpentry and I may be completely full of crap when it comes to nailing and screwing things to together. So hopefully my deck doesn't collapse. But if anything I think I have tried to build it a little stouter than it really needs to be.
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Posted: 7/11/2010 6:56:39 AM EDT
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I earn my living railroading and am probably a hell of lot better at that than I am at carpentry and I may be completely full of crap when it comes to nailing and screwing things to together. So hopefully my deck doesn't collapse. Of course that is why we get permits and inspections from the "professionals" at the county.
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Posted: 7/11/2010 7:31:01 AM EDT
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Don't forget to post pics after it's all decked, I'm anxious to see the decking. |
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Posted: 7/11/2010 7:32:51 AM EDT
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I didn't see the permit on the man room when I was there. Must have fallen behind something or maybe burnt in an electrical fire.
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Posted: 7/17/2010 10:54:52 AM EDT
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Don't forget to post pics after it's all decked, I'm anxious to see the decking. Decking is done, railing and spiral staircase on order. "Picture frame" taking shape: 
Finished decking: 
Looking down to the patio where the spiral staircase will lead: 
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