Building a deck and patio roof...

Toolfan66
Toolfan66 Posts: 17,221
edited June 2011 in The Clubhouse
I started this project in March, tearing down the old deck and gazebo and working between bad weather, well we have had some really good weather and I have been busting my **** getting this done. It's night and day with the improvments but I would never do it again (pay someone) as fun as it's been I just couldn't think of doing it again. I cut,drilled,bolted,stained,(and I will be putting on the shingles this weekend) all by my self. It's alot of work for one guy to do.:eek:

On a good note I just ordered the most important things for my new deck!! Polk Atrium 65 SDI WHITE Outdoor Speakers coming my way..:wink:

I did end up using Varenda for the top of my deck. I got a killer deal on it from Home Depot. My deck is 16' x 24' and I have about $2500 in materials, not bad at all, I am building my own hand rails at the shop as well. I have about $1200 in the patio roof so far..

I really don't think I could have had the deck done for less then 5k had I paid someone to come in and do it, let alone the cost of removing the old deck and gazebo (it was bad) the people that lived here before us did a shabby job and never really took care of it. I spent alot of time trying to save it every year, and this year we just bit the bullet and tore it down.

It is really nice having a patio roof over the deck this time as well, I even put in a fire pit in the back yard as well..

That is all, I will post some pics later on even before and after!!:wink:
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  • txcoastal1
    txcoastal1 Posts: 13,273
    edited June 2011
    yeah 5k minimum, but with your skills and the time to make it perfect is pricless
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  • gdb
    gdb Posts: 6,012
    edited June 2011
    Any permits and inspections regulations where you are, or did you do a "bootleg" job? Oh yeah.....pics...... or we'll assume it looks like crap!:eek::biggrin:
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  • TouchOfEvil
    TouchOfEvil Posts: 967
    edited June 2011
    We just moved into a new house and i want to build. Would love to see those pics.
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  • woodhead 2
    woodhead 2 Posts: 367
    edited June 2011
    It's always better when you do it yourself. Then you know it's done right.
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  • Gadabout
    Gadabout Posts: 1,072
    edited June 2011
    I know that was a lot of hard work and it seemed like a never ending project. Since you did the construction, it will be better built and last a lot longer than if you had paid someone to do it. I know you busted your but as the shed and deck I started in October is just barely getting finished now.

    Not to be downer, but around here, permits are required for any free standing roof structure (pergolas aren't considered roofs) and decks that are over 30" tall. While the deck might not be a big deal (they usually just want to check footers and bracing) you might want to make sure that the roof adheres to code, even if you don't get it inspected. I say this mainly for insurance purposes and if you ever sell your house.

    Congratulations and looking forward to the pics. :-)

    Scott
    Without music to decorate it, time is just a bunch of boring production deadlines or dates by which bills must be paid. ..... Frank Zappa
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  • punk-roc
    punk-roc Posts: 1,150
    edited June 2011
    A friend of mine did something very similar to what you've been up to TOOL and he paid near 8k. He nearly choked, but couldn't do it himself and wanted it done.

    So for around 3k you are doing pretty good I'd say!

    Jason
    2-Channel - So far...
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,221
    edited June 2011
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  • 20hz
    20hz Posts: 636
    edited June 2011
    TOOLFORLIFEFAN wrote: »
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    are those the synthetic planks ?
    I like those, they look good , will last forever , need no maintenace .
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,221
    edited June 2011
    Yep they are awesome..
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,221
    edited June 2011
    This is a pic of the old deck, you can tell I had already started tearing it down..
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  • jpena53
    jpena53 Posts: 68
    edited June 2011
    Wow no wonder you wanted to tear that deck down.
    Fronts: Monitor 20s
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    Sub: PSW505
    AVR: Pioneer VSX-521K

    My first true audio setup :smile:

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  • vlam
    vlam Posts: 282
    edited June 2011
    Nice! Love the synthetic stuff too. My only issue with them is they get extremely hot when it by the sun.

    Nothing beat a DIY project that you are proud of.
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  • Joe08867
    Joe08867 Posts: 3,919
    edited June 2011
    vlam I think it really depends on the color. I have a buddy with the brown colored trex and one with the lighter tone that Tool has, and must say the lighter tone stuff isn't nearly as bad.
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  • Sami
    Sami Posts: 4,634
    edited June 2011
    Looking good! Those are fun times, I did a little backyard restoration last fall when my dad was in town. He has his own house construction business back in Finland, I don't think I could have managed without some professional help.

    https://picasaweb.google.com/Sami.M.Kallio/BackyardRestorationProject?authkey=Gv1sRgCMz1_6rJ8cmaLw#

    Started with this:

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    Ended up with this:

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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,221
    edited June 2011
    Thats awesome!!!!
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  • jpena53
    jpena53 Posts: 68
    edited June 2011
    Looks like we are violating some child labor laws haha.
    Fronts: Monitor 20s
    Center: CS2
    Rear: Monitor 30s
    Sub: PSW505
    AVR: Pioneer VSX-521K

    My first true audio setup :smile:

    Current Upgrade Plans
    Fronts: Monitor 70s
    Center: CS2
    Rear: Monitor 50s
    Sub: PSW505
    AVR: ???? No idea yet
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  • gudnoyez
    gudnoyez Posts: 8,114
    edited June 2011
    Nice Job on the deck and to think I was proud of myself for stripping and restaining mine
    looks good. (Your's that is)
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  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
    edited June 2011
    Very impressive work guys. You don't make house-calls, do you? I have a garage in need of serious repair and painting and if we wait for 'me' to do it--well, have you ever seen what happened to the structures in the Time Machine as our hero zipped into the future!

    Yeah...that's coming!

    On another note, in order to prove to my neighbor, who has a monster Ron Paul for Pres billboard on his property, that I was more of an "Individual" than he or his ilk, I got out my weed-whacker and used it to cut the grass on my front lawn. I call it Home Owner Humor!! I was probably humming a tune about wanting to win the Bad Housekeeping Seal of Approval while I was whacking and laughing?

    I suppose you can say that I may have achieved the gold standard of lawn mowing there! lol


    cnh
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  • Brasil Bound
    Brasil Bound Posts: 11
    edited June 2011
    Nice job on the pool, and I'm drooling about the sauna. The old joke from Northern Minnesota was that if you had four or more I's in your last name, you had a sauna for sure.

    Congrats on a job well done.
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