Mini Post: Deck Rebuild –
By Wayne Halm –
Time to dress up the deck planks – that’s a fancy way of saying routing and sanding.
For the deck planks I used construction grade 2x6s because I wanted the strength. But they did require a good bit of prep work before staining and sealing.
It took a while, but a router, belt sander, and stubborn operator were enough to smooth out the planks.
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Unsanded plank.
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Sanded plank. the sanding made the plank look better – and made it ‘feel’ much better.
I bought a low end router to round the edges. The price ($49.99) seemed good – then I discovered that the bits cost almost as much. I bought it anyway, I don’t want Sally or my puppies to get any splinters.
Sanding was a full day’s work. However, there was time to stain and seal a few of the deck planks.
Margie checked out my work – I think she approved.
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Things didn’t look all that different at the end of the day. I didn’t matter, I knew good work had been done.
Check back tomorrow and see what happens.
Then — Come play golf with me.
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Wayne
Looking good. The 2×6 is a great idea. I did the same on my deck about 4 years ago….you could land a helicopter on it! Keep plugging away – it is going to be worth it!
Cheers
Jim
Aloha Jim,
Thank you, I will keep “plugging away”. Though I must admit, in the middle of the afternoon I was having second thoughts about the 2x6s. That was a lot of work for it to look pretty much the same. But you are right, it will be worth it.
A Hui Hou,
Wayne
Aloha Wayne,
That is definitely a look of approval on Margie’s face. And from what I can see, I also have a look of approval. I now have someone I can ask for advice when I have to build a deck. Excited to see the finished product!
Cheers
Josh
Aloha Josh,
I am learning a lot – and the challenges are sort of fun. However, the sanding was just plain work. I will look back and laugh about it when the deck is finished – nah, why wait, I’ll laugh now.
A Hui Hou,
Wayne