dtcmor
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Post by dtcmor on Jul 1, 2007 18:40:07 GMT -5
A friend of mine at work recently had a pool installed and wanted a deck added to it. I do decks and landscaping on the side from my normal factory job for extra spending money and he asked me if I would build one for him. When I took the job, I didn't really know it would turn out to be as big as it ended up - it took me about 3-1/2 weeks of mornings and a couple of Saturdays to complete. He had already purchased most of the materials, so I had to design and build it from the pile without having to add much more to it - this was a challenge in itself, but we finally agreed on a size. The main deck measures 18x28 and is 54" off of the ground, while the lower connecting deck to the existing house deck is 9x12. It is not the biggest one I have ever built, but the most time consuming. My friend was very particular and tended to watch every little thing which made it hard to work the way I normally do. But in the end, I am very happy with the results. Take a look... The main pool deck....    The lower connecting deck and the back....   Thanks for looking! |
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karenfh
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Post by karenfh on Jul 2, 2007 0:33:21 GMT -5
You did a beautiful job. I so admire all of you who can knock out a project like that! (And you're still friends? Way to go!)
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Post by sandsman1 on Jul 2, 2007 1:55:53 GMT -5
lookin good man i like it
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Post by beefjello on Jul 2, 2007 8:39:53 GMT -5
Great job Dave, that's one fine looking deck! Right up to the pool too, nice!
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Post by takilasunrise on Jul 2, 2007 9:07:55 GMT -5
Looks great! I would love to have something like that in our backyard!
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stefan
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Post by stefan on Jul 2, 2007 9:21:18 GMT -5
nice!!!
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dtcmor
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Post by dtcmor on Jul 2, 2007 11:43:34 GMT -5
Thanks everyone! I've been doing them for about 18 years. It really is satisfying to be able to take a pile of materials and turn it into something usable like a deck. No one deck is ever the same design, and they all have their own challenges. I have to admit that it is getting harder to do myself as I get a little older - I have a couple of nephews that are about the right age to start helping me out and I might put them to work on the next ones.
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Post by BuiltonRock on Jul 2, 2007 16:17:53 GMT -5
Nice job, pounding nails is also therapeutic!
John
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Post by snowdog on Jul 2, 2007 16:41:57 GMT -5
looks good ! is always fun to work with wood ! ( you can adjust when you have to) ;D --- I built two this spring ( smaller) , one around a pool like that --- was fun fitting the deck to the pool edge !!  takila --- I know someone who could show "Edog" how to build one !! ;D ;D ( if he ever brings up that fountain again! ;D ;D ) |
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