Latest Deck Project

Woodcrafter74

Some of you guys know that I'm in a transition period of quitting my "real" job to become a deck builder. I've asked a lot of questions over the winter, just thought I'd show you the first project of the year.
And bring on the criticism too, I'm all about learning and getting better.

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Bone Saw

very nice work Darrell

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Robie

Great lookin' deck. Is that the one you put in down here at the beach?

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Woodcrafter74

Yeah, about 4 miles from the beach in Rehoboth.
It was a great learning experience, meaning next time I'll add three days to the estimate.

bob the builder

Looks very nice. Its hard to pick on without any close ups. I guess it took 310 man hours to finish. Closest guess should get a free deck sample from Trex.

RobertCDF

It looks great very nice work. I guess somewhere around 250 man hours. Maybe less, how many SQ FT?

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AtlanticWBConst

It's obvious by the pictures that you are 'aware' of your true calling.....


Excellent work!!!

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Glasshousebltr

PEEEOWWW Crafter! Looks sharp!

Bob

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My only criticism would be that it's made of composite but that's just my personal opinion. I'm a wood guy through and through.

As for the workmanship, it looks awesome. Very nice design too.

Woodcrafter74

Awww, you guys are giving me warm fuzzies. Thanks for the compliments.
440 sq/ft, plus 9 stairs. Total manhours = 180.

The biggest time factor that I didn't account for was the railing on the stairs and clipped corners. Dang, they were frustrating.

So who wins the Timbertech sample???

Oh, and the other thing I learned on this job was that it really, REALLY hurts when the impact driver slips off the screw head, goes into the finger directly on the bottom and tries to exit next to the finger nail on top. That was last Monday night, I'm starting to get the feeling back. Thank God I only had the 18 volt, not Milwakee's 36 volt!

RobertCDF

Yea stair rails are a real pain in the butt. I always figure 2-3 days just for the stairs and the stair rails on any more that 6 steps. But I hate them the most. (You must work about the same as I do I ran the numbers on the SQ. FT. and man hours spent and it hit my dollar per hour mark right on the money)

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Bone Saw

r those certainteed or endurance railings, did u use post/sleeve, pole/sleeve, or flamge mount posts?

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Woodcrafter74

Actually the railing is Timbertech as well--it's called Radiance Rail and only comes in white. http://www.timbertech.com/products/radiance.aspx
It's got a smooth white finish, but it's not a PVC material throughout. It's a post and sleeve system. It actually goes up pretty fast, the straight sections only took about 30 minutes each once the 4x4 posts were attached.
I've actually been looking for a complete vinyl system to work with, anyone try Fairway Railings? http://www.fairwayvinyl.com/

snapper21

Sweet job.

onhitch

the deck looks good, fairway is good material, but for quik assemblly i would recomenr rdi brand endurance rail. it is good quality and most people could never tell the difference from fairway.

Woodcrafter74

Onhitch, it's funny you mention RDI, I just got an e-mail back from them last week in regards to a local dealer. They said Lowes was a supplier--kind of suprised me. Any idea of price? The Timbertech Radiance Rail cost $73 for the sleeve, skirt and cap, and $125/$155 for a 6'/8' sections.

One thing I did see on Fairway's site was that they offer a rail with a glass panel insert instead of ballusters--nice touch for the right setting.

onhitch

lowes is news to me also, chances are thier price is full retail. a dealer will be at ; sleeves run 10$ or so, 8' square baluster level kit in white runs 140$ +-,skirt 4$, cap 4$. fairway does offer more products and color. for white rails rdi is god quality, quick, and lower cost. most composite manufacturers that offer rails are usualy way overpriced!

Cole

Wow, amazing work.

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fettycan

that is one fantastic job I wood guess Mrs home owner loves you

go dart

excellent!