2011-09-25 Decking

Finally got to the stage where we put the decking on this weekend!

Over the last few weeks I built a pergola frame. Shown are the painted boards and the bare deck frame.


Frame up. I'll put pergola slats on top after the decking is done.


We used some PVC coated composite decking from Veranda called Fiberon Rosewood. We got the kind that you put in with (incredi-expensive) hidden fasteners. So, there are virtually no screws visible on the whole deck! The fasteners are recommended 12in on center. The boards are amazingly heavy! It was somewhat hard just to lift one alone, due to the weight and length. The kick boards on the steps are round edged, instead of grooved edge, and are screwed in with the special anti-mushroom reverse thread tops.

First board in! One down, 72 to go.


Almost halfway. It was too hot so we put up some tarps to keep us from getting burned.


All done! There are a couple of finishing details, but it's functionally complete. Thanks for the help Dad!


Next: Finish Bog, Finish GH Rockwall, Finish Pond, Put in a drain, Plant. What‽ We might actually put a plant in the ground this year? Unthinkable.