Winner: Orland Snedeker - January 2008

Overview

Hello,

I would like to tell you about the floating deck that I built from your designer plans.  I chose “The Brendel - mirrored” plan (from website www.customdeckplans.com) and added three feet to the length.  I did all the work by myself.  I was able to level the 16’ boards by placing on blocks and using different sizes of wood scraps.  I then placed my permanent blocks and  4 x 4 supports and continued placing the rest of the supports, measuring and cutting each post.  This deck has 91 blocks supporting it.  I used premium coated screws for all the construction.  The frame is made of pressure treated lumber and the deck and railing are made from cedar.  I am going to add lattice skirting around the deck to hide the supporting posts.  This deck shows that one person can build a large deck by himself using this method.  Family and friends are impressed with the results.

Sincerely,
Orland D. Snedeker