Building a Deck - Page 2

09-05-2009, 08:48 AM

Looking great. I'll be keeping an eye on this build...it's not a man cave it's a kid cave!

I agree with Bigloo, making a fort or something underneath would be great and it doesn't have top be done right now, call it an add-on!

captain53 · 09-05-2009, 10:16 AM

You will enjoy that nice space, make sure to take a lot of those Break Times!

BlackDog · 09-05-2009, 12:38 PM

Here's the last few floor screws going in place. Now all the decking is screwed down. My one friend is 7'1", so he can reach pretty much anywhere.

My son is on BBQ duty, bratwurst for lunch. Then I need to start the handrails.

chippewastud79 · 09-05-2009, 12:41 PM

Lookin' good there

BlackDog · 09-06-2009, 08:44 AM

Here's where I'm at this morning. I have to admit I sort of wore out in the afternoon, didn't get much done with the handrail. So shortly I'll be back at mounting the spindles for the rail. Probably going to have to trim some branches too.

dunng · 09-06-2009, 08:59 AM

Very nice looking! What did you use to attach the floor boards?

captain53 · 09-06-2009, 09:06 AM

Good Progress and looking very nice.

09-06-2009, 09:13 AM

looking good mate

09-06-2009, 11:30 AM

I've built many decks and yours looks perfect! I can't wait to see the finished product

kelmac07 · 09-06-2009, 11:37 AM

Looking damn good!!

G G · 09-06-2009, 01:26 PM

Very nice work.

09-06-2009, 02:08 PM

Sweet deck job. Great spacing between planks. That'll help keep the crap off the boards.

If I can make one small suggestion. I found out that putting the rail spindles between 2-2x4 head and foot plate instead of attaching the bottom spindles to the deck band makes it easier to sweep the leaves and pine needles off. They don't get stuck and go under the bottom band.
We gots lots of pine needles down south. Just an idea.

BlackDog · 09-06-2009, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by BrokenSkeg

If I can make one small suggestion. I found out that putting the rail spindles between 2-2x4 head and foot plate instead of attaching the bottom spindles to the deck band makes it easier to sweep the leaves and pine needles off. They don't get stuck and go under the bottom band.

Actually, that's a GREAT idea. Enables you to build the whole rail on the floor, then lift it up and set into place. Plus that sweeping bonus.

Sadly, I'm 1/2 way done with building my rail mounted to the joists. This part is a PITA, and I'll be glad when it's done.

BlackDog · 09-08-2009, 02:35 PM

The deck is almost done. I've got a few small items to wrap up, but it's safe for Thor to play on now. I have to say, I'm very pleased. This thing is built like a tank. The rest of the house may blow up, but the deck is going to still be there.

Here are the pay-off shots.

Exploring the new deck

Playing trucks

09-08-2009, 02:37 PM

awesome job man. The kid seems to like it.

Steve · 09-08-2009, 03:13 PM

Deck looks aweswome! He (and your wife and you) will enjoy that deck for years to come!

I love this shot. Caption "Come on dad, can't you see I'm having fun!"

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Originally Posted by BlackDog

chippewastud79 · 09-08-2009, 03:16 PM

Awesome work on the deck and it seems the boy likes it

09-08-2009, 03:41 PM

Excellent work Warren, congrats.

captain53 · 09-08-2009, 04:32 PM

Great Job! Fun out there for everyone. I know your family is very proud.

Blueface · 09-08-2009, 04:41 PM

Nice job.
I had the pleasure of doing one very similar in dimensions to this one, same height just about.
Fun project.
Enjoyed taking down the wall to make room for a sliding door.
I used metal posts on mine but only used two.

Make sure you treat it with something like Thompsons or a stain.
It will get weather beaten otherwise.
Enjoy!!!

09-05-2009, 08:48 AM	#21
dentonparrots Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Building a Deck Looking great. I'll be keeping an eye on this build...it's not a man cave it's a kid cave! I agree with Bigloo, making a fort or something underneath would be great and it doesn't have top be done right now, call it an add-on!

09-05-2009, 10:16 AM	#22
captain53 Have My Own Room Join Date: Jul 2009 First Name: Dave Location: Lake of the Ozarks & Austin, TX Posts: 1,333 Trading: (3)	Re: Building a Deck You will enjoy that nice space, make sure to take a lot of those Break Times!

09-05-2009, 12:38 PM	#23
BlackDog Gonna make you groove... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Warren Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 2,468 Trading: (19)	Re: Building a Deck Here's the last few floor screws going in place. Now all the decking is screwed down. My one friend is 7'1", so he can reach pretty much anywhere. My son is on BBQ duty, bratwurst for lunch. Then I need to start the handrails. __________________ "We live in the good of this."

09-05-2009, 12:41 PM	#24
chippewastud79 Fatter than you! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Larry Location: A little place called home. Posts: 5,397 Trading: (44)	Re: Building a Deck Lookin' good there __________________ If we weren't supposed to eat animals, then how come they're made of meat? You can never have too many cigars, they are like an investment in good times.

09-06-2009, 08:44 AM	#25
BlackDog Gonna make you groove... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Warren Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 2,468 Trading: (19)	Re: Building a Deck Here's where I'm at this morning. I have to admit I sort of wore out in the afternoon, didn't get much done with the handrail. So shortly I'll be back at mounting the spindles for the rail. Probably going to have to trim some branches too. __________________ "We live in the good of this."

09-06-2009, 08:59 AM	#26
dunng MassHole Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: MassHole Posts: 4,719 Trading: (59)	Re: Building a Deck Very nice looking! What did you use to attach the floor boards? __________________ MassHole Banter

09-06-2009, 09:06 AM	#27
captain53 Have My Own Room Join Date: Jul 2009 First Name: Dave Location: Lake of the Ozarks & Austin, TX Posts: 1,333 Trading: (3)	Re: Building a Deck Good Progress and looking very nice.

09-06-2009, 09:13 AM	#28
adampc22 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Building a Deck looking good mate

09-06-2009, 11:30 AM	#29
joeybear Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Building a Deck I've built many decks and yours looks perfect! I can't wait to see the finished product

09-06-2009, 11:37 AM	#30
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Building a Deck Looking damn good!! __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

09-06-2009, 01:26 PM	#31
G G BR549 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Taylor, FL. Posts: 12,720 Trading: (10)	Re: Building a Deck Very nice work.

09-06-2009, 02:08 PM	#32
BrokenSkeg Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Building a Deck Sweet deck job. Great spacing between planks. That'll help keep the crap off the boards. If I can make one small suggestion. I found out that putting the rail spindles between 2-2x4 head and foot plate instead of attaching the bottom spindles to the deck band makes it easier to sweep the leaves and pine needles off. They don't get stuck and go under the bottom band. We gots lots of pine needles down south. Just an idea.

09-08-2009, 02:35 PM	#34
BlackDog Gonna make you groove... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Warren Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 2,468 Trading: (19)	Re: Building a Deck The deck is almost done. I've got a few small items to wrap up, but it's safe for Thor to play on now. I have to say, I'm very pleased. This thing is built like a tank. The rest of the house may blow up, but the deck is going to still be there. Here are the pay-off shots. Exploring the new deck Playing trucks __________________ "We live in the good of this."

09-08-2009, 02:37 PM	#35
DoctorBJ Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Building a Deck awesome job man. The kid seems to like it.

09-08-2009, 03:16 PM	#37
chippewastud79 Fatter than you! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Larry Location: A little place called home. Posts: 5,397 Trading: (44)	Re: Building a Deck Awesome work on the deck and it seems the boy likes it __________________ If we weren't supposed to eat animals, then how come they're made of meat? You can never have too many cigars, they are like an investment in good times.

09-08-2009, 03:41 PM	#38
dentonparrots Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Building a Deck Excellent work Warren, congrats.

09-08-2009, 04:32 PM	#39
captain53 Have My Own Room Join Date: Jul 2009 First Name: Dave Location: Lake of the Ozarks & Austin, TX Posts: 1,333 Trading: (3)	Re: Building a Deck Great Job! Fun out there for everyone. I know your family is very proud.

09-08-2009, 04:41 PM	#40
Blueface Gramps 4x's Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Horatio Seymore Hiny Location: Boca Raton - North of La Habana Posts: 8,774 Trading: (8)	Re: Building a Deck Nice job. I had the pleasure of doing one very similar in dimensions to this one, same height just about. Fun project. Enjoyed taking down the wall to make room for a sliding door. I used metal posts on mine but only used two. Make sure you treat it with something like Thompsons or a stain. It will get weather beaten otherwise. Enjoy!!! __________________ Little known fact: I am a former member of the Village People - The Indian