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seadoo650
04-26-2008, 08:07 PM
With the warm weather coming we started one of our many spring projects. Building a 12 X 20 deck on the back of the house with a 2 ft. standout. Got alot finished today. Set the post's, beams, and joists. It should look pretty nice when it's done.

On a sour note..... I had a little mishap with the electric meter on the back of the house. I was laying some old pavers out of the way and while setting the last one I stood up and WHAM, smacked the ole' noggin right into the meter. I fell back and hit the ground and then the blood started. Good thing is I did'nt need stitches. Just a little 1 1/2" gash. The wife knida freaked a little as I stood up and had a face covered in blood. All's good now but man I've got one bugger of a headache.

Here's a few pics of the progress. I'll get some more up when it's done. The third pic is the *Edited**Edited**Edited**Edited**Edited**Edited**E dited* of an electric meter that tried to knock my lights out and the fourth is yours truly. Eat your heart out Derrick.

Anywhoo, lets see some pics of custom decks you guys have built. And maybe some related injuries.

I hav'nt even come close to getting this injured on my trike. (knock on wood) Maybe the c.p.s.c. should outlaw electric meters. :lol:
mike from long island
04-26-2008, 08:27 PM
I dont see your Permit displayed in the window!!! :D
seadoo650
04-26-2008, 08:33 PM
I dont see your Permit displayed in the window!!! :D

HAHA No zoning where I live. I could build a freakin' 40 X 50 pole barn and not get hassled. (prolly lose a thumb in the process though)
mike from long island
04-26-2008, 08:40 PM
DAng we have local codes and now a historical commity thats has to approve everything in the historic district.Pain in the arse.Anything over $500 needs a permit here.
SYKO
04-26-2008, 08:41 PM
I wish I could build crap like that!! that would be sweet! and save me from hiring contractors and buddies to do the work, hell I cant even build a lincoln log house!
mike from long island
04-26-2008, 08:43 PM
I wish I could build crap like that!! that would be sweet! and save me from hiring contractors and buddies to do the work, hell I cant even build a lincoln log house!


I can do woodworking no problem.But cant even spray paint my name on the wall without screwing that up.To each is own skills!!!
Louis Mielke
04-26-2008, 09:04 PM
YOWCH!!! Jeeze Rick thats rough. Hope the noggin is alright!
Daddio
04-27-2008, 12:18 AM
I wish I could build crap like that!! that would be sweet! and save me from hiring contractors and buddies to do the work, hell I cant even build a lincoln log house!

I'll bet you could build one heck of a sykolincoln log house though.

Looks good Rick. Sorry about your head, that looks painful. It looks like wearing a helmet may be a little painful for a while too.
seadoo650
04-27-2008, 10:47 AM
YOWCH!!! Jeeze Rick thats rough. Hope the noggin is alright!

Noggin's all good. Took a shower this morning and got it all cleaned up. Does'nt look a bad now.
seadoo650
05-18-2008, 05:08 PM
Well, now that we finally had a weekend without rain, I had a chance to do a little work on the deck. Just one updated pic. All was going smooth till I ran out of darn deck screws. Oh well, I'm putting a fork in it for today and get some time on it next weekend. Hopefully finish it up so I can enjoy a beer and cook some steaks on it.
84honda200s
05-18-2008, 05:13 PM
nice looking deck. what are you sealing it with ?
mike from long island
05-18-2008, 05:13 PM
Looking good.I dont do many angled decking.I am starting a deck tomorrow.It is already built.I just have to replace the old crappy decking with new mahognay 5/4x4. We screw all decking down with 2 1/4 stainless steel screws.Gotta predrill every hole and counter sink as well.Ill try to remember to snap a few pics for ya. :beer
seadoo650
05-18-2008, 05:17 PM
We used hot dipped galvanized screws. Also predrilled and measured every hole. My knees are killing me.

Almost forgot a pic of my first deck ornament.
edog
05-18-2008, 06:09 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FGMkEfuWZHM
seadoo650
05-18-2008, 06:18 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FGMkEfuWZHM

Well if that's the case, I look forward to many years of the wife enjoying my huge "deck". :naughty:
400exguy
05-18-2008, 07:53 PM
I like the angled flooring. Dont see that all to often. Nice little twist! Good job
Bryan Raffa
05-18-2008, 08:16 PM
Nothing could be finer than :beer Chillin on the deck..with you new gas grill.. heres my deck and view and new grill..its eather the one below yours or the one above..nice deck and enjoy it.. mine needs a few dry days so I can stain it..again.. I think I'll walk out on the dock and see if any bass are biteing before the sun go's down.:D

good thing the neighbor is the gas man..I get them filled for $9 I got 3 ready to go! happy Grillin!
seadoo650
05-18-2008, 08:20 PM
Nothing could be finer than :beer Chillin on the deck..with you new gas grill.. heres my deck and view and new grill..its eather the one below yours or the one above..nice deck and enjoy it.. mine needs a few dry days so I can stain it..again.. I think I'll walk out on the dock and see if any bass are biteing before the sun go's down.:D

Man Bryan, I wish I had the view you have. Just a plain ole' corn field behind me. I think my grill is one step up from yours though. It has the side burner. I'll trade ya my grill for your back yard.
Bryan Raffa
05-18-2008, 08:24 PM
Corn You Say????????:lol: mine has the side burner also:p Pro Series model7231

gotta have the side burner for Sweet Corn and Steamed Clams!!:w00t:

what ya gonna do for a railing?
seadoo650
05-18-2008, 09:48 PM
Corn You Say????????:lol: mine has the side burner also:p Pro Series model7231

gotta have the side burner for Sweet Corn and Steamed Clams!!:w00t:

what ya gonna do for a railing?

I did'nt even see the side burner. Doh! Standard railing. Like 1 X 1 stringers. I'll put up pics as it comes along. The wife came up with a really sweet idea for the steps. Can't wait to get it done.
brapp
05-19-2008, 12:53 PM
wow man that aint gonna help the widdos peaks ya got goin but glad your alright. and the deck is lookin good. i am in the process of drawing up plans for a wreap around deck for my place here to conect the front porch to the back of the house. shoudl be awesoem when done . next time you decide to ram somethign wit your head
wear a helmet lol
Tri-Z 250
05-19-2008, 01:19 PM
HAHA No zoning where I live. I could build a freakin' 40 X 50 pole barn and not get hassled. (prolly lose a thumb in the process though) BULLSHOT!!!!! Admit it your just too cheap to pay $28 for the permit. I know for fact you need a permit in the state of Ohio. All post must be 42" at min depth of footer or base. Rails must be over 32" in height and the gaps between any opening in the rail must NOT pass a ball larger then a Softball apox 3.5" dia. I bet if you call the local building dept they will agree.:rolleyes:
max
05-19-2008, 03:28 PM
When is the deck warming party. Ill bring the beer and women!!! Seriously. WHen you having us out. Anytime is good for us. Give me a shout
seadoo650
05-19-2008, 07:16 PM
BULLSHOT!!!!! Admit it your just too cheap to pay $28 for the permit. I know for fact you need a permit in the state of Ohio. All post must be 42" at min depth of footer or base. Rails must be over 32" in height and the gaps between any opening in the rail must NOT pass a ball larger then a Softball apox 3.5" dia. I bet if you call the local building dept they will agree.:rolleyes:

Not in good ole' Marra (pronounced morrow) county Ohio. No zoning means NO ZONING. Come on by and take a look at some of the rat traps around here and you'll see. Who you callin' cheap anyways.? You seen my rides. Cheap my cracka azz.:rolleyes:
seadoo650
05-19-2008, 07:18 PM
When is the deck warming party. Ill bring the beer and women!!! Seriously. WHen you having us out. Anytime is good for us. Give me a shout

As soon as the deck is finished, we're planning on having a lil shindig down here. I'll let the OTC posse know in advance. As far as you guys coming down, you know you are always welcome here. Put your butt behind the wheel and drive thilly.
Tri-Z 250
05-20-2008, 01:25 PM
www.morrowcounty.info/zoningchecklist.htm No I haven't...nuff said
MyMistress86R
05-20-2008, 01:41 PM
Looks hella better than the few holes in the ground the last time I was down Rick. Looks to be shaping up quite nicely and right along the design you were shooting for.
seadoo650
05-20-2008, 02:03 PM
www.marrowcounty.info/zoningchecklist.htm No I haven't...nuff said

copied directly form their site.

"The Morrow County Zoning Office covers only the Townships that are under the County Zoning Regulations: Bennington, Canaan, Congress, Gilead, harmony, North Bloomfield, and Washington."

I'm in Peru Township. Does not apply here. Yea certain townships have zoning for new builds and housing. Read it all before you go posting up something about a region you don't understand. Nuff said. :welcome:
Tri-Z 250
05-20-2008, 02:34 PM
I stand corrected... Peru has NO ZONING they fall under the County Health Dept. but have trustee's in control of the development of the township. I was going by the fact you live in an Ohio County that has regulations as a whole(as they do). I would have no idea which twp you live in but now I do. Enjoy your deck! It truly must be, buyer beware on the homes in the aera of Peru.
seadoo650
05-20-2008, 02:43 PM
Yes. Deffinately check a home over completely here. I had mine inspected before purchasing which is required for an FHA loan.
seadoo650
05-26-2008, 08:37 PM
A few updated pics. Put a littel time in before the smith road race.
edog
05-26-2008, 08:54 PM
Doesn't that broom hurt your deck?
seadoo650
05-26-2008, 09:33 PM
:lol: :lol: shens
edog
05-26-2008, 09:45 PM
What does the ShENS mean?
seadoo650
05-26-2008, 10:02 PM
What does the ShENS mean?

Hold your pointer over it.
seadoo650
06-01-2008, 07:05 PM
Put a little time on it today. Got one set of pavers and stairs in. The opposite side will mirror this. I prolly should be spendin' some time getting the bikes ready for TF. Oh wait..... they are ready. haha:crazy:
Billy Golightly
06-01-2008, 08:05 PM
I really like how you did the wood on the angle like that Rick...Don't see that real often. Down here most everyone has a deck but its just laid down straight, yours looks REALLY good that way. Nice Job!
seadoo650
06-01-2008, 08:27 PM
I really like how you did the wood on the angle like that Rick...Don't see that real often. Down here most everyone has a deck but its just laid down straight, yours looks REALLY good that way. Nice Job!

Thanks Billy. One of the main reasons we did it like that is because no place up here sells deck boards longer than 16 ft. We needed at least 18-20 ft. to run the boards in one run. We did'nt find this out till we had half the boards down. So with a quick cut of the circular saw and a little direction change. Viola. I hope to get the other side and railing up by next weekend so I don't have to mess with it any more after TF.
seadoo650
06-22-2008, 07:23 PM
Quick update. Other stairs in. Pavers are set. Posts up and some railing. Ran out of screws or I'd still be at it. It'll be done by the 4th for the shindig.
seadoo650
06-29-2008, 05:53 PM
:w00t: :w00t: THe deck is done. Let's party.:beer
Tri-Z 250
06-30-2008, 12:31 PM
Reminds me of a toon by ZZ TOP.... Party on the Patio!!! Looks awsome love the double exit / entry.
Mosh
06-30-2008, 04:34 PM
Ahhh Very good Danielson.

Now show me sand the deck...Left a circle,right a circle.Breathe in breathe out....


Ahh Banzai!
edog
06-30-2008, 04:49 PM
Wow!!!!!Your wife like your big deck?lol
seadoo650
06-30-2008, 07:14 PM
Ahhh Very good Danielson.

Now show me sand the deck...Left a circle,right a circle.Breathe in breathe out....


Ahh Banzai!

Come on down and I'll show ya how it's done buddy.
seadoo650
06-30-2008, 07:15 PM
Wow!!!!!Your wife like your big deck?lol

Yes the wife loves my new big deck. To be honest though she liked my small deck. It's not in the size that matters but how it's used. Actually, to be honest though. I can't get the wife off my new deck.shens
Dirtcrasher
06-30-2008, 07:16 PM
It's more work that way but the angles always look better, nice work!!

I'm about to tear off my front porch and redo it in Trex, I've had enough pressure washing and staining/sealing to last me a lifetime......
Kintore
06-30-2008, 07:25 PM
Badass rick! I cant wait to break it in!
Mosh
06-30-2008, 07:41 PM
Come on down and I'll show ya how it's done buddy.
A set of Mud Machines and a well tuned Banshee is the way I work.I can put a nice waterproof rubber barrier on it for you,adding some slight drips of beer at the right time for max efficiency, and tire cooling.:lol: You buy the beer and Mud machines....I will bring the well tuned Banshee.....
What do ya say?:drool:
seadoo650
06-30-2008, 08:36 PM
A set of Mud Machines and a well tuned Banshee is the way I work.I can put a nice waterproof rubber barrier on it for you,adding some slight drips of beer at the right time for max efficiency, and tire cooling.:lol: You buy the beer and Mud machines....I will bring the well tuned Banshee.....
What do ya say?:drool:

Bring it on. Did'nt ya notice I left a large section open just for that scenerio. By the way, Tril Pro's work better.