THis was a fun project, for a cabinetmaker frind of mine– needless to say, he’s particular about the details. everything is cantilevered, the deck, the stairs. And the trim board at the rim is angled out.
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Awesome!!! would love detail on this deck, I want to finish mine almost the exact same way. Even though my 'helper' think I'm nuts for wanting everything hidden or nearly invisible to take advantage of the view. Feel like sharing? :)
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What kind of wood did you use? How did you secure the deck boards?
Awesome!!! would love detail on this deck, I want to finish mine almost the exact same way. Even though my 'helper' think I'm nuts for wanting everything hidden or nearly invisible to take advantage of the view. Feel like sharing? :)