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Summer 2002
Day 15 (July 27th):
Today I finished the three perimeter pool sections with spindles.
 
  This has turned out looking really good! Had a couple of the neighbors stop by and comment on how good looking this is turning out. (Who doesn't like praises? Just too bad my help wasn't here to share this bit of limelight.)
 
Next was to set out the Dek-Blocks for the main deck. The challenge is to decide where to interface with the perimeter deck. Considerations include relationship of the pool to the house, "traffic" flow from house to main deck to pool, aesthetics of the overall project and, most importantly, what does the owner want.
 
  Here is a rough layout. Getting a feel for potential perimeters primarily. The blocks will be on 22" spacing as we will run the decking diagonally. This will permit single deck boards, no butts will be needed. Cleaner look, simpler install. Only requires 5 Dek-Blocks©, one 2x6x10 and one 2x6x12 more than original plan.
 
  In the lower right corner of this photo is another area we plan to change. The main deck will interface with the perimeter deck at a right angle at this point, no 45 degree angled corner here.
 
 

Notice that we will need two more sections of the perimeter deck's hand railing (got to add one more post to carry last section).

Another angle to see this change.
 
  Stepping back you can see to the right of the Dek-Blocks the edge of the patio blocks... we'll leave that corner a 45 degree.
 
  The line of blocks straight ahead will have the deck surface extending one foot to their right, making a tie to the perimeter deck's hand railing easier.
 
 

And now from this angle...

The stairs to the main deck will run along the left side (as seen in this shot) with a top platform at the same level as the deck. At least that's what we are talking about at the moment.

Also you can see where the last section of perimeter deck that needs hand railing.
 
We have lots of material on site. Hate to have to stop and run to the lumber yard for another stick. Once done, excess will be returned for credit.
 
 
     
 

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