Before ... During ...

Here's a photo of our deck (with me on top) that Dale took a couple weeks ago. It looks OK from a distance.

Our deck from the north/uphill side

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But the poor thing is over 30 years old and is showing its age.

The wood deck as seen from the kitchen door

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So we (with daughter Jeanne's drafting skills) drew up some plans, we picked some materials, we found a contractor, and they got to work this morning. Most of the demolition is done. Tomorrow they take out the stairs, power wash the old under structure, and seal the wood. Then they'll lay footings for a second, lower deck once we get a sprinkler head moved. They'll also deliver all the decking and railing.

What it looked like at lunchtime

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But tonight, this is what our deck looks like from the kitchen door.

Watch your step! That's more than a 5 foot drop.