Deck Watch

And now for an overly detailed, long description of how we built a new deck.

Dad was the head honcho on this job, Jan, Thad and I were apprentices. 

This is where we started, sure it looks fine, but in reality I haven't stepped on the right half of the deck for a year- 

-Because of what was (or wasn't) supporting it. During demo, three of us fell through the spongy rotten under deck, but there were no injuries.

We cleaned it out and built the framework.

Then got the decking and railing.

And now all stained and finished, it looks great, it's super sturdy, and just what I envisioned. We still need to work on the landscaping before we can check this one of my summer to-do list.

Update: here is the final product, loads of black bark, a few pavers, and pretty plants make it look so good! Thanks Dad!