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    Talking Deck is almost complete ...

    I wasn't going to post until complete but I can't wait no longer.
    LOML has been bugging me for a simple, small deck out the back door to sit and relax. Unfortunately, small and simple don't register with me. So off to the lumber supply goes I with all sorts of visions dancing in my head.

    Pic 1, taken Saturday before last, shows before, a simple concrete pad out the back with two steps into the house. I wanted to retain the concrete pad for the grill and to avoid problems with the other door going into the garage.

    Pic 2 is the next day, Sunday evening showing the beginning framing.

    LOML was off for spring break this week, so I decided to take the week off also so we could finish the deck together. After 6 days of hard labor, Pic 3 shows the results. I still have some trim and detail work left around the edges. It will all be painted to match the house, LOML started but I made her stop when the wind picked up later in the day.

    The upper deck (12'x12') will house a table and chairs, the 'dining deck'. The lower deck on the right (also 12'x12') is the 'lounging deck'. The mid deck is 9'x20'. The area between the lower deck and the house will get a small fish pond and landscaping.

    One of her requests was lots of places for plants, Pic 4 is a close up of the planter boxes I built near the doors. Pic 5 shows the planters / bench seat on the upper deck.

    Hope you enjoy the pic's, it was a fun project and LOML is delighted with the results.
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    Tony

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    Tony,

    I like it. You make it look too easy. I may be building a deck of my own and I see it taking me way more time.

    What will you finish the deck with?

    Bob
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    Nicely done! Decks are my favorite things to build. The multilevels are becoming more popular...you did a great job on yours!

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    Quote Originally Posted by BOB MARINO
    Tony,

    What will you finish the deck with?

    Bob
    I used Sherwin Williams stain on the house, It's been done three times in the last 12 years. The Sherwin Williams man recommended their Cuprinol Solid Color Deck stain. He matched the house color so close it's scary.
    Tony

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    OOO La La! All I need is a cool one.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Tyler Howell
    OOO La La! All I need is a cool one.
    Tyler, Check out pic 5, center planter box. Sorry, I already emptied it!
    Tony

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    It really looks Great!! You will have some wonderful times there!!!
    "All great work starts with love .... then it is no longer work"

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    Quote Originally Posted by Tony Falotico
    LOML has been bugging me for a simple, small deck out the back door to sit and relax. Unfortunately, small and simple don't register with me.
    LOL! You got that right. GREAT job on this one. Very attractive and it really fits in with the rest of the house, etc. Beautiful, Tony.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Tony Falotico
    Tyler, Check out pic 5, center planter box. Sorry, I already emptied it!
    Red Dog??

    Man, I'll have to hook you up with some REAL beer...
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    Quote Originally Posted by Jason Roehl
    Red Dog??

    Man, I'll have to hook you up with some REAL beer...
    Negatory good buddy, George Killian's Irish Red.
    Tony

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    Hey, that's cheating! Everything is pretty much at ground level and no railings to do! (Last one I built was 2nd story level, 40' long and obviously needed railings and stairs!) Nice job, Tony! Really like the split-level and it all blends nicely with the lines of the house. LOYL should be pretty pleased with all those planting areas, too!
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    Tony,
    I really like the planters you built. They look great!!! I've been tasked with building a few for our deck, just need to get around to it...

    Great job!!!

    Keith

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    Quote Originally Posted by Keith Starosta
    just need to get around to it...

    Keith
    Hey Keith...Here 'ya go. No more excuses!
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    LOL!!! YA know, I shoulda posted it when I was typing....

    Way to go, John. I was thinking about pretty much the same picture...

    Keith

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    Quote Originally Posted by Tony Falotico
    Negatory good buddy, George Killian's Irish Red.
    Well executed deck, Tony! It all works/flows and I applaud your choice of spirits...my favorite although I hardly imbibe anymore....
    Wood: a fickle medium....

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