Day 1, the old deck has already been removed and today we erect the posts that will support the deck.
The posts are up and the beams on both sides of the floor are up. The center post will be used as a crane to raise the main beam that will support the outer edge of the deck. That will be done the next day.
Day 2. The 16 foot lumber arrives
The long lumber is delivered most of the way to the back of the house.
The main beam is prepared and the hoist is assembled.
Hoist is bolted to post
Hoist cable goes through a pulley attached to the top of the post. 2X4s are added to the top of the post to raise the beam to the proper height.
Main beam is raised and some of the floor joists are installed.
Progress for the second day
Posts for the pergola are added and more deck floor is added.
The deck floor is finished and the railing posts are installed.
The railing post connections are reinforced and the railing is started.
The 2X6 framework of the pergola is put up.
The 2X6 framework of the pergola.
5/16 Cover pergola rafters with composite material (ChoiceDek)
Add some railing and put up more railing and cover more rafters with composite material.
Cover more of the pergola frame with composite material.
Pergola rafter covering.
Pergola rafter end detail.
Large beam end detail.
Railing completed.
Railing is completed but the band around the floor still needs to be covered with composite.
Finished Deck
