Building a Deck

28 days before we leave North America, hmm, what should we do?
Why not build a deck! Less grass for the tenants to mow, yeah, that's it.
We just need more excuses to construct things...


8 months covered by a tarp

Lots of weeds!

The materials arrive (Trex composite, not cedar)

Starting to put the Dek Block down

Gotta lay them out evenly

12" centers 'cause of the diagonal pattern

Starting with the joists

Laying the joists out

Framing all done

Starting to lay the decking

Trimming the ends

Hang on, cat inspection

Trimmed ends, halfway done

Decking done!

Sexy carpenter apprentice