Before: With footing layout
Footings poured
Some of the materials
Weed barrier and deck supports installed
Framing finished and most of decking installed
Safety railing installation
Stair railings
Finished safety rail
After
Over 50% of the boards on this deck were rotting at the joints
Rotten cedar decking
Old decking removed (Here, we found unpainted, non-pressure treated wood framing. Not good for the Northwest!)
The Solution: We applied Vycor tape, which seals around the fasteners and keeps water from coming into contact with the untreated and unpainted wood underneath
Decking installation
Lower deck
Access ramp
This two story deck is huge!