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One Redwood Tree - Three Decks

comments (6) April 26th, 2009 in Project Gallery

jack96161, member

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Back deck South

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In 1999 lightning topped a large Redwood near our 70yr old log house and had to be dropped. We had it milled on the property and years later when I retired I chose all clear heart wood and built these three decks. I still have wood left over!

Ballisters are green annodized aluminum that are almost transparent against the surrounding foliage. The sunken portion of the rear deck overlooks a stream that borders the property.

Design or Plan used: My Own Design - Jack Armstrong

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Mahogany deck with cable railing

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Never ending deck....and more yet to be done

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purplelamb writes: Is the deck made out of california redwood?
I am looking for a deck for a photo shoot.
Let me know if you are interested. 415-430-5972

Thanks!

Posted: 5:19 pm on August 17th

ray727 writes: Great workmanship and design! One comment -- having built a deck with two levels, I came to regret not having it all one level. Not only did it crimp the variety of ways we came to use our deck, but it created an unnecessary tripping/stumble hazard, particularly at our awesome annual 4th of July parties.
Posted: 5:39 pm on May 27th

sjdehner writes: Beautiful work, just beautiful. Not to mention resourceful and creative. Thanks so much for posting. Shawn & Jamie
Posted: 8:05 am on May 4th

Stan writes: Where is your house located? Truely a beautiful creation!
Posted: 3:05 pm on May 1st

hipaul writes: Absolutely amazing. The deck is beautiful and what a way to honor that magnificent tree. I always cringe thinking about cutting down a huge old redwood, yet I think the wood is so beautiful and I hope to work with it at some point. Way to go!
Posted: 9:45 pm on April 26th

danno7x writes: Thats an awesome story and amazing all that came from one tree!
Posted: 3:44 pm on April 26th

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