Monday, July 16, 2007

2007 Deck Project

This year's ambitous project is the construction of a 8x14 cedar deck in the backyard. I've always hated the way I have to exit the back of the house down a set of flimsy steps to get to my BBQ. The deck will be in a way an extension to the inside of the house. There will be a pergola supported by 2 6x6 cedar posts , this will be the focal point.

The tricky part of this structure is to make the basement walkout still accessible if required. The plan is to cover the walkout with a removal deck floor. Later on, I may hinge the removable floors and use a counter weight to assist accessibility.

This is the project so far:

BTW thanks to Warner for helping secure the ledger board to the house.

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