People Just Love This Look
Page 1 of 2 1 2
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread Display Modes
Old 08-05-2009, 10:44 PM   #1
The Deck Guy
 
Greg Di's Avatar
 
Trade: Outdoor Design & Construction
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Bergen County, NJ
Posts: 2,925
Send a message via AIM to Greg Di

People Just Love This Look

We finished these two today. Almost EVERY client is going two-tone this season. I'm starting to see stripes in my sleep.

The funny thing is that as many as we do, they are still very unique.

Go figure:

http://picasaweb.google.com/FineHome...eat=directlink

http://picasaweb.google.com/FineHome...eat=directlink

Greg Di is offline  
Warning: The topics covered on this site include activities in which there exists the potential for serious injury or death. ContractorTalk.com DOES NOT guarantee the accuracy or completeness of any information contained on this site. Always use proper safety precaution and reference reliable outside sources before attempting any construction or remodeling task!

Old 08-05-2009, 10:45 PM   #2
The Deck Guy
 
Greg Di's Avatar
 
Trade: Outdoor Design & Construction
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Bergen County, NJ
Posts: 2,925
Send a message via AIM to Greg Di

Re: People Just Love This Look

Tomorrow we are laying an all EW Teak deck.
Greg Di is offline  
Old 08-05-2009, 10:48 PM   #3
Pro
 
stp57's Avatar
 
Trade: carpenter/ handyman
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Conroe, TX
Posts: 1,668

Re: People Just Love This Look

I can see why they like them so much. Classy!
Steve
stp57 is offline  
Old 08-05-2009, 10:57 PM   #4
Chief Toilet Mover
 
Mike Finley's Avatar
 
Trade: Bathroom Remodeling
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Littleton, Colorado
Posts: 14,078

Re: People Just Love This Look

You gotta land one of them NBA clients and you can Pimp one out like a zebra.
Mike Finley is offline  
Old 08-05-2009, 10:59 PM   #5
The Deck Guy
 
Greg Di's Avatar
 
Trade: Outdoor Design & Construction
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Bergen County, NJ
Posts: 2,925
Send a message via AIM to Greg Di

Re: People Just Love This Look

Quote:
Originally Posted by Mike Finley View Post
You gotta land one of them NBA clients and you can Pimp one out like a zebra.
That would be a riot.

I saw Russell Simmons today at Home Depot. Does that count?
Greg Di is offline  
Old 08-05-2009, 11:03 PM   #6
Chief Toilet Mover
 
Mike Finley's Avatar
 
Trade: Bathroom Remodeling
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Littleton, Colorado
Posts: 14,078

Re: People Just Love This Look

Damn, he's got the cash!

Did you follow him out to see him try to load a bunch of 2x4s into his Rolls?
Mike Finley is offline  
Old 08-05-2009, 11:05 PM   #7
I builds'em
 
Winchester's Avatar
 
Trade: Renovations & Decks
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada
Posts: 3,511

Re: People Just Love This Look

Looks great as usual.
Winchester is offline  
Old 08-05-2009, 11:08 PM   #8
Pro
 
JonM's Avatar
 
Trade: Building and Remodeling
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: CONNECTICUT
Posts: 1,615

Re: People Just Love This Look

That first one looks like it is to much deck for the house...that green serenaded ceder shingle siding is from the 50s...
JonM is offline  
Old 08-05-2009, 11:13 PM   #9
Al Smith
 
A W Smith's Avatar
 
Trade: Home Improvement contractor since 1983, In building field since 1974, Licensed
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: South River NJ
Posts: 2,392
Send a message via ICQ to A W Smith

Re: People Just Love This Look

Quote:
Originally Posted by Greg Di View Post
We finished these two today. Almost EVERY client is going two-tone this season. I'm starting to see stripes in my sleep.

The funny thing is that as many as we do, they are still very unique.

Go figure:

http://picasaweb.google.com/FineHome...eat=directlink

http://picasaweb.google.com/FineHome...eat=directlink

NICE! also noticed the line of shoes parked outside. Asian client?
__________________
Al Smith
http://www.awsmith.com
A W Smith is offline  
Old 08-05-2009, 11:18 PM   #10
Al Smith
 
A W Smith's Avatar
 
Trade: Home Improvement contractor since 1983, In building field since 1974, Licensed
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: South River NJ
Posts: 2,392
Send a message via ICQ to A W Smith

Re: People Just Love This Look

Quote:
Originally Posted by JonM View Post
That first one looks like it is to much deck for the house...that green serenaded ceder shingle siding is from the 50s...

the striated cedar siding serenading the deck was used up till the late sixties / early seventies in NJ. Mid century would be asbestos cement.
+ YouTube Video
ERROR: If you can see this, then YouTube is down or you don't have Flash installed.
__________________
Al Smith
http://www.awsmith.com
A W Smith is offline  
Old 08-06-2009, 12:04 AM   #11
Pro
 
redwood's Avatar
 
Trade: Carpentry Contractor
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: California
Posts: 1,270

Re: People Just Love This Look

I really like the looks of those TT decks, but I hate that step coming out the door. It seems like a big drop. I try to keep my decks either just under the threshold, or a 1 step down. If I have to go with a intermediate step, I make it bigger then ususal. More like a landing.
__________________
Mark
Los Gatos, CA
www.creative-redwood-designs.com
redwood is offline  
Old 08-06-2009, 12:16 AM   #12
Pro
 
RobertCDF's Avatar
 
Trade: Custom deck builder
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado
Posts: 4,309

Re: People Just Love This Look

As always looks good. I agree with redwood about the steps too.
RobertCDF is offline  
Old 08-06-2009, 12:29 AM   #13
The Deck Guy
 
Greg Di's Avatar
 
Trade: Outdoor Design & Construction
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Bergen County, NJ
Posts: 2,925
Send a message via AIM to Greg Di

Re: People Just Love This Look

Quote:
Originally Posted by redwood View Post
I really like the looks of those TT decks, but I hate that step coming out the door. It seems like a big drop. I try to keep my decks either just under the threshold, or a 1 step down. If I have to go with a intermediate step, I make it bigger then ususal. More like a landing.
Yeah...it's a weird detail. We were fighting for space on the deck and space on the patio. Plus, they wanted the deck lower for privacy reasons since it's a busy street.

Without room for a true 3' landing, I think you have to make a typical 11" tread otherwise it's a weird step.
Greg Di is offline  
Old 08-06-2009, 02:18 AM   #14
Moderator
 
Double-A's Avatar
 
Trade: GC - Remodeling Specialists
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Arkansas
Posts: 4,618
Send a message via ICQ to Double-A

Re: People Just Love This Look

You do beautiful work, Greg. There is no doubt about that. I even like the looks of the treated piers and beam you can see in the first picture.

Rest assured that we rarely if ever see the quality of workmanship you put into your decks here in the south. Almost every deck I look at over 3 feet off the ground scares me around here.

I looked at a three story deck that was only two years old the other day, and the beam to pier/post interface holding the second story up were 3" 15ga finish nails. They just butted the beam up to the side of the 4x6 post and shot it in with about 8 nails.

So don't let anyone tell you, your work isn't first rate.

Oh, and that step looks dopey.
__________________
"My clients’ wishes are the center of my attention." -- David Guido, a contractor in Woodstock, N.Y.
New York Times, July 20, 2006
Double-A is offline  
Old 08-06-2009, 02:29 AM   #15
Member
 
edmontondecks's Avatar
 
Trade: Custom Deck Builder
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Edmonton, Alberta
Posts: 53

Re: People Just Love This Look

To go back to the NBA reference...I did a deck for an NHL star here in town a few years back...Tommy Salo. My only claim to fame!

www.edmontoncustomdecks.com
edmontondecks is offline  
Old 08-06-2009, 08:18 PM   #16
Pro
 
Tom Struble's Avatar
 
Trade: siding
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: west milford n.j.
Posts: 8,861

Re: People Just Love This Look

unfreakin believable beautiful workmanship there Greg
__________________
Tom
Tom Struble is online now  
Old 08-07-2009, 02:52 AM   #17
Smart phone? Scan me!
 
nEighter's Avatar
 
Trade: Painting/Framing/Drywall
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: tWiliGht zOne
Posts: 2,118

Re: People Just Love This Look

I like those two tone decks also, I will be doing mine 2toned. Isn't it actually 3 in those though? The railings are black aren't they? Or is it just my computer?
nEighter is offline  
Old 08-18-2009, 08:03 PM   #18
I builds'em
 
Winchester's Avatar
 
Trade: Renovations & Decks
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada
Posts: 3,511

Re: People Just Love This Look

What decking is that, XLM?

Is that what you use the most of?
Winchester is offline  
Old 08-25-2009, 10:41 PM   #19
Registered User
 
crazyson2001's Avatar
 
Trade: Carpentry
Join Date: Aug 2009
Posts: 10

Re: People Just Love This Look

That black rail looks sharp! Really sets off the colors of the decking.
crazyson2001 is offline  
Old 08-25-2009, 10:55 PM   #20
Builder/Remodeler
 
ChrWright's Avatar
 
Trade: Builder/Remodeler
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
Posts: 3,563
Send a message via Skype™ to ChrWright

Re: People Just Love This Look

Beautiful work Greg.

Are those LED lights on the steps?
__________________

Christopher Wright, CR: President @ WrightWorks, LLC/President @ Central Indiana NARI, Named to the 2010 REMODELING Big50
www.WrightWorks.net - Facebook - Twitter - Carmel Remodeling
Indianapolis Kitchen Remodeling Contractor - You Can Get There From Here
ChrWright is offline  
Page 1 of 2 1 2


« Previous Thread | Top of Page | What's New | Next Thread »
Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search
Display Modes Rate This Thread
Linear Mode Linear Mode
Rate This Thread:

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off

Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
what is wrong with people master of none Decks & Fencing 51 09-09-2011 08:00 PM
Gotta love HO's that try to lowball you... DecksEtc Decks & Fencing 22 07-04-2009 09:18 PM
senior citizens: gotta love 'em Darwin Off Topic (Non Trade) 44 06-17-2009 09:30 PM
Gotta Love The Permit Office DecksEtc Decks & Fencing 10 05-27-2009 08:09 AM
Hiring office work/paper work people? J-Peffer Roofing 3 06-22-2008 11:22 AM

Join Now... It's Fast and FREE!

Privacy Badge
I am a professional contractor
I am a DIY Homeowner
ContractorTalk.com is for
PROFESSIONAL CONTRACTORS ONLY!

At ContractorTalk.com we cater exlusivly to professional contractors who make their living as a contractor. Knowing that many homeowners and DIYers are looking for a community to call home, we've created www.DIYChatroom.com DIY Chatroom is full of helpful advices and perfect for DIY homeowners.

Redirecing in 10 seconds
No Thanks
terms of service

Already Have an Account?