Building a Backyard Deck

Costs so far:

4/9/04

I dug some more holes yesterday...2 more to be exact. The first was a piece of cake....nice soft ground. the 2nd had rocks down to 24"...ugh!

I took some photos this morning.  The boards are covering the holes...don't wan the dogs falling in.

I've got more details on the deck:

18'x18'

6x6 posts....8ft apart....total of 6 posts

built up beams 3-2x12's

2x10 joists

likely I'm going with a Tropical Hardwood decking....I want strength/longevity and low-maintenance...but not plastic crap such as T-Rex and it's competitors.

not sure if I want the joists 16" on center or 12". I'd like to eventually be able to hold a Hot Tub....but the deck is going to be pretty beefy anyway.

Here's some 3d drawings from the piece of crap Punch Ultimate Deck Software.

That's all for today folks.....

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Fiberglass Post hole digger (flea market) $8.00

24" wood Stakes                                   $7.49

String                                                    $2.59

Clear tubing (water level)                          $3.00

more String (due to dog chewing)            $2.37

10" concrete tube x 6                             $35.88

8" concrete tube                                    $4.45

6x6 metal post bases (6)                       $53.88

flashing (3)                                           $12.84