Deck Building

[EddieWalker]

Nice job. It really came out nice and looks very relaxing. I'm sure you could use some relaxing after putting down all that decking too!!! hahaha

I think that putting stairs all the way around it will really tie it in nicely with the pool. Give it that custom, well planned out look.

Hows that Koi pond coming along?

Eddie

 

[Timber]

Thank you Eddie, these projects never seem to end. The 18 is the beginning of my final vacation this year and I really need a break from the deck. I haven't touched the pond since last year. It is pretty over grown at this point. I will probably do something with it on that week

 

[VABlue]

That pergola really finishes the whole project - it looks outstanding! With handrails from the pool and flower boxes, both the deck and pool will look like they were constructed together. You should be proud of the job you did!

Did you have any help getting the pergola up? And did you cut the edges or did it come as a kit?

 

[Timber]

I had a friend come over and help me put the 2X8 up. I rigged some staging to work off. it is 9 feet from the deck to the bottom of the pergola. I cut all the ends myself. I just sketched out a pattern on cardboard and cut it out with a utility knife. It was quick work with a saber saw. The trick is to change the blade at the first sign of it struggling. I went through 4 blades on 36 cuts. I never fight with blades and bits. When there spent there junk. They will either bite you or ruin your work if you push them

 

[VABlue]

No kidding... I used 2 blades for 18 cuts with the jigsaw doing mine. It always amazes me how difficult it is to cut through a wet PT 2x8 with a 6amp saw! I did use the wrong template for one cut on the rafters, though. Someday I'll have to recut it standing on a ladder, but its just to flippin' hot to do it now!