Step 20 – Install the French Doors
Nearly 4 months ago I posted that I was dried in, and it wasn’t a lie. The water resistant barrier was fully continuous across the entire surface area of the house. What I left out was the fact that I …
Tag: Deck
Step 18b – Complete the Deck Frame
Thanksgiving break was the perfect time to give the concrete a few days to cure, and although it takes about a month to cure fully, it is already at about 60% strength now and that will be plenty to support …
Step 18a – Deck Ledger and Footing Forms
I figured that the most accurate way to position the footings for the deck would be to assemble the frame, ensure it is level and square, and then hang a plumb bob down where the center of the post will …
Step 18 – 2nd Story Walk Out Deck
Since I moved out on my own, I have had the opportunity to live in 7 different houses/apartments. I would say all of them except the first one (you’ve got to start somewhere, right?) had a really nice feature that …