Design
Materials
| Qty | Item | For |
|---|---|---|
| 17 | Deck Blocks | foundation |
| 17 | 16' 2x6 pressure treated | joists |
| 4 | 16' 2x6 pressure treated (blocking) | blocking |
| 26 | hangers | joists |
| 4 | corners | joists |
hanger screw/nails
| joists | |
| 25 | 5/4-in x 6-in x 16-ft Cedar Lumber Type: Deck Board 16' | decking |
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| 1 | Rock Dust | foundation |
| Deck Screws | decking | |
| 1 | Pressure-Treated Wood Sealant | joists |
Build Pictures
Comments
- Removed a lot of dirt!
- Having the decking at 45' requires a lot of blocking.
- Ended up screwing in the deck board to the blocking when I should have screwed into the joists. Made the spacing larger than ideal.
- Took about 4 weekends to complete.
- Hardest part was getting the deck blocks in place and level and removing all that extra dirt.
- In the spring, I noticed that water was accumulating on the surface of the deck. I ended up re-gapping the board about 1/4" (nail width) between boards.