Our deck just showed up.

shilala · 06-17-2011, 02:55 PM

We've been doing a bunch of work on the house since Spring. I put in beds for bushes, stone around them, started building cabinets for all the walls in the garage (every square inch of walls), added a piece of concrete to widen our driveway, and we just finished a sidewalk that goes from front to back, and got our garden in.
The big project is our deck.
It's enormous. I have no idea what I was thinking. I do all this stuff myself, aside from hiring a buddy to help with the concrete, and it takes me forever. He helped pour the 21 concrete piers, they were 48" deep and we used 8" form tubes. We mixed all that by hand, it was a job.
So the deck is ready to go up, finally.
I designed it and drew the plans a few weeks ago, got all the permits from zoning, the building commission and the homeowner's association, and just bought all the screws and fasteners and stuff yesterday.
I ordered the lumber yesterday and it showed up just a little while ago. When it came off the truck and I got a good look at it, I just about puked. This thing is gonna be the end of me.
Fortunately my father-in-law is going to help, so we should have it done in about a week, weather permitting.
I figured I'd post up pics as it goes so I can see the start-to-finish.
Here she is in imagination stage...

That's our house, the pile, my sweet baby, and the boy.

This is just a shot from the other end of the pile.

Ranger_B · 06-17-2011, 02:57 PM

Scott just remember one board at a time. The next thing you know it will be done and youll be proud and on to the next project........ Staining. LOL enjoy man!

shilala · 06-17-2011, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Ranger_B

Scott just remember one board at a time. The next thing you know it will be done and youll be proud and on to the next project........ Staining. LOL enjoy man!

I can stain this stuff immediately, so it'll be stained before the screws even cool down.

688sonarmen · 06-17-2011, 03:04 PM

It's going to look great, or build and Arc like Bruce Allmighty

The Poet · 06-17-2011, 03:00 PM

A deck? Hell, Scott, you could build the whole damn ship with all that lumber!

Best of luck with it, brother.

Remo · 06-17-2011, 03:00 PM

Good luck, it will look/be great when done

but I don't envy the building part

Remo · 06-17-2011, 03:02 PM

p.s after the deck you need a fence, "good fences makes for good neighbors" or something like that, lol

Commander Quan · 06-17-2011, 03:02 PM

So when will you be having the first herf on it?

shilala · 06-17-2011, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Commander Quan

So when will you be having the first herf on it?

Probably before it's even done.

kelmac07 · 06-17-2011, 03:30 PM

Looks like you got some work to do brother.

06-17-2011, 03:33 PM

It looks like its going to be a nice deck Scott.

hotreds · 06-17-2011, 03:39 PM

Wow!

CRIMPS · 06-17-2011, 03:39 PM

What a great project! yeah, one board at a time.

There is something about working with wood that is so rewarding... for me, at least.

pektel · 06-17-2011, 03:41 PM

REminds me of that scene in Evan ALmighty when he gets the shipment to start building the ark lol.

Looks like a fun project!

nofeardiver · 06-17-2011, 03:46 PM

very nice bro good luck...

Old Sailor · 06-17-2011, 05:18 PM

Wow, almost enough wood to build an Ark....just ask Al!!

Bill86 · 06-17-2011, 05:23 PM

Good luck Scott, Just think of smoking on it when you're done

Ogre · 06-17-2011, 05:33 PM

I feel your pain brother. I am building a 12 x 16 shed. My pile was just a little smaller than yours!!!

kaisersozei · 06-20-2011, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Ogre3239

I feel your pain brother. I am building a 12 x 16 shed. My pile was just a little smaller than yours!!!

I'm right there with ya, Larry--put the foundation down this weekend for an 8x13 shed, got a pile of lumber in the backyard as well. Not as big as Scott's though

Good luck, Scott, that's quite a job, I'll be interested to see your progress!

forgop · 06-17-2011, 05:49 PM

I'm about 60% complete with a deck project myself. I went with TimberTech composite decking at $2/ft as I didn't want the hassle of maintaining the real stuff. I'm probably going to just wait until next year when I make some money again to put up the railings.
At least with my deck, I'm using the existing joists though.

But it was very wise of you to do this while you still had an empty lot to drive through next to you.

06-17-2011, 02:55 PM	#1
shilala Dear Lord, Thank You. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Posts: 13,721 Trading: (252)	Our deck just showed up. We've been doing a bunch of work on the house since Spring. I put in beds for bushes, stone around them, started building cabinets for all the walls in the garage (every square inch of walls), added a piece of concrete to widen our driveway, and we just finished a sidewalk that goes from front to back, and got our garden in. The big project is our deck. It's enormous. I have no idea what I was thinking. I do all this stuff myself, aside from hiring a buddy to help with the concrete, and it takes me forever. He helped pour the 21 concrete piers, they were 48" deep and we used 8" form tubes. We mixed all that by hand, it was a job. So the deck is ready to go up, finally. I designed it and drew the plans a few weeks ago, got all the permits from zoning, the building commission and the homeowner's association, and just bought all the screws and fasteners and stuff yesterday. I ordered the lumber yesterday and it showed up just a little while ago. When it came off the truck and I got a good look at it, I just about puked. This thing is gonna be the end of me. Fortunately my father-in-law is going to help, so we should have it done in about a week, weather permitting. I figured I'd post up pics as it goes so I can see the start-to-finish. Here she is in imagination stage... That's our house, the pile, my sweet baby, and the boy. This is just a shot from the other end of the pile. __________________

06-17-2011, 02:57 PM	#2
Ranger_B Have My Own Room Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Frank Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,321 Trading: (31)	Re: Our deck just showed up. Scott just remember one board at a time. The next thing you know it will be done and youll be proud and on to the next project........ Staining. LOL enjoy man!

06-17-2011, 03:04 PM	#4
688sonarmen Shipmate! Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: Jake Location: Norwich, Ct Posts: 2,698 Trading: (17)	Re: Our deck just showed up. It's going to look great, or build and Arc like Bruce Allmighty

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The Poet Il megglior fabbro Join Date: Jun 2009 First Name: Thomas Location: Hickory, NC Posts: 8,420 Trading: (2)	Re: Our deck just showed up. A deck? Hell, Scott, you could build the whole damn ship with all that lumber! Best of luck with it, brother.

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Remo C.I.A Join Date: Feb 2011 First Name: Mike Location: Palm Harbor, Florida Posts: 12,597 Trading: (122)	Re: Our deck just showed up. Good luck, it will look/be great when done but I don't envy the building part __________________

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Remo C.I.A Join Date: Feb 2011 First Name: Mike Location: Palm Harbor, Florida Posts: 12,597 Trading: (122)	Re: Our deck just showed up. p.s after the deck you need a fence, "good fences makes for good neighbors" or something like that, lol __________________

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Commander Quan Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Derrick Location: Canton, OH Posts: 966 Trading: (4)	Re: Our deck just showed up. So when will you be having the first herf on it?

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kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Our deck just showed up. Looks like you got some work to do brother. __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

06-17-2011, 03:33 PM	#11
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hotreds Ephesians 2:8 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5 miles past "Resume Speed" Posts: 11,665 Trading: (63)	Re: Our deck just showed up. Wow! __________________ God loves you so much, that he made you read this, just to let you know.

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CRIMPS Benn/Seguin best friends Join Date: Sep 2010 First Name: Zach Location: North Texas Posts: 1,520 Trading: (50)	Re: Our deck just showed up. What a great project! yeah, one board at a time. There is something about working with wood that is so rewarding... for me, at least. __________________ I'm a Dallas Stars fan. So, yes, this is a confusing time for me.

06-17-2011, 03:41 PM	#14
pektel I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Peter Location: Grand Rapids, MN Posts: 4,320 Trading: (28)	Re: Our deck just showed up. REminds me of that scene in Evan ALmighty when he gets the shipment to start building the ark lol. Looks like a fun project! __________________ The problem is not the problem. The problem is your ATTITUDE about the problem.

06-17-2011, 03:46 PM	#15
nofeardiver Feeling at Home Join Date: Aug 2009 First Name: Dan Location: Florida Posts: 561 Trading: (4)	Re: Our deck just showed up. very nice bro good luck...

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Old Sailor Black Ops - S.O.B. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dave Location: Side Porta!! Kingsville, Ont., Canada Posts: 4,204 Trading: (22)	Re: Our deck just showed up. Wow, almost enough wood to build an Ark....just ask Al!! __________________ Canadian Armed Forces 1976! Canadian Coast Guard, retired in 2012 after 32 years!!

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Bill86 Snob Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Bill Posts: 6,704 Trading: (67)	Re: Our deck just showed up. Good luck Scott, Just think of smoking on it when you're done

06-17-2011, 05:33 PM	#18
Ogre **CENSORED** Join Date: Apr 2010 First Name: Larry Location: Central Florida Posts: 12,068 Trading: (46)	Re: Our deck just showed up. I feel your pain brother. I am building a 12 x 16 shed. My pile was just a little smaller than yours!!! __________________

06-17-2011, 05:49 PM	#20
forgop Not a puffer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Duane Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 2,869 Trading: (40)	Re: Our deck just showed up. I'm about 60% complete with a deck project myself. I went with TimberTech composite decking at $2/ft as I didn't want the hassle of maintaining the real stuff. I'm probably going to just wait until next year when I make some money again to put up the railings. At least with my deck, I'm using the existing joists though. But it was very wise of you to do this while you still had an empty lot to drive through next to you.