Just wrapped up day one of our deck demolition. Was quite a bit more work then I had anticipated but its done, and only one more stage to go. We have a HUGE pile of rotten lumber near our side gate that we will have to take to the dump. We will probably rent a UHaul or something so we can get all the shit in one load.
Currently instead of replacing the deck we will probably make a hand laid brick patio. It will be a good project that Kelly and I can do easily with little to no tools other then those that we can make ourselves. Plus it will be significantly cheaper then replacing the existing deck.
Take a look at these pics and tell me if I was off my rocker by thinking that this thing needed to be replaced (aside from it not being permitted or up to code). That sure looks like rotten wood to me. Is that redwood (I dunno)? All in all I’m glad to see this part out, it really opens up the yard a lot and if we make a smaller patio and lay some sod our yard will be massive (well for this neighborhood).
And to top it all off Kelly bought me some beer for a hard days work. How great is that.
