Reluctantly I’m posting a pic from phase 1 of the deck refurbishment. Keep a couple of things in mind. First, the decking and steps will be new, but the foundation and parts of the railing will remain as is. If I had more time and steady help, I might would have taken on a complete rebuild, but I’ve got neither (started back to work this week). Second, I’m an old barn builder at best. Emphasis on old. Plus, if it were too pretty (which there’s no chance of) I’d have to surrender my jack leg licensure. Getting this landing to the back porch redone was a bit of a challenge for my old back and knees.
I’ve about decided (actually the missus has the deciding vote) to put on a solid coat. Just afraid the older wood would look too funky either tinted or just sealed next to the new stuff.
Quick funny on the spokes of the railing, when I went to buy them for the initial build, the open bundle at Stones looked like a pile of spaghetti it was so twisted. The yard guy insisted that I was going to have to take them before he’d cut the band on a new bundle. I had already paid, had my ticket, and needed the lumber so I politely told him I wasn’t paying for that pile of schit. He tried to argue some more, but finally went to tell his manager. While he was gone, I took out my lineman’s dykes and cut the band on the new bundle and loaded up what I paid for (about 2/3 of the bundle. When the guy came back, he puffed up and started raising hell about his manager was going to fire him. I consoled him a bit. Told him it would be okay and infinitely better than an ass whipping. He never waited on me again.
I’ll post some more pics as I get a little further along. Appreciate your feedback. Just keep your guffaws to a minimum :)