Master Bedroom Deck Project #3

Part 3, decking.

January 23, 2016

This was probably the most physically exhausting part of the project so far.  It sounds silly, but moving 18 redwood 2"x6"x16' boards up onto the deck frame was no small task.

All boards moved up onto the frame.

And time for a break.

January 28, 2016

All boards are pre-drilled and attached with #10x3" coated deck screws.  Right now they're flush to the surface but eventually I'll be pulling them one at a time to countersink and plug them all.  This should make it look a lot nicer and prevent moisture issues in the screw holes.

Just over half the boards are screwed in.

 January 30, 2016

Got the last of the boards attached first thing in the morning and then installed two 10' rain gutter sections above the deck so that we won't have water pouring down from the roof onto the deck surface.  Gutters have been something we've needed on this side of the house but it hasn't been a priority before now.

Last two boards attached.

We have to climb out the window, but the deck is already getting used.