We got to the cabin by about 2:00 on Friday and I played with the deck blocks a little while Dave did some yardwork and worked on the pontoon cover, then we worked on the patio door and then we went fishing. We trolled and I caught my first keeper walleye! It was fun. Dave caught a keeper northern and we snagged a couple other fish. We had a huge bonfire and burned off weeks worth of yard waste and branches, etc.
By the end of the weekend, we had a new deck, caught more fish (note Dave's big northern below!), and worked like dogs. We will have the roof redone and have a roof built over the old deck so we can screen that in soon. Hopefully we will get that done soon. Here are some pictures...
Good work! Few thoughts...
ReplyDeleteWe need to strip and re stain the whole deck so that it matches.
Probably add a second set of stairs.
Add a fence/railing along the outside.
And find some good way to cover up and further unify the two different sections of porch. The staining will help with this, but if we can find say a cool wood pattern to cover the open base of the porch, for its entirety, it will make the whole project look like it was done at once rather than 50/50 old and new. Here are a few more modern takes on using horizontal wooden slats that could cover up the space under the porch. It could be a nice touch, and would go in toe with your goal of going all eco-sustainable.
http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/a-modern-classic-outdoor-wooden-slats-168107
http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/dianes-craftsman-porch-renovation-my-great-outdoors-169614
http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/home-as-art-97126
I'd be happy to play around with the idea some more/talk with you about what you were envisioning too.
What are you, Jon, an engineer?
ReplyDeleteI appreciate all the feedback from my engineer son! I responded in detail to him... It is going to be cool!
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