Ode to @Thatgrimguy

rtt121

So @Thatgrimguy 's deck/outdoor kitchen has been on my mind for about 6 months now.  I had saved a nice chunk of change to build myself a deck and then my 2010 GMC's Acadia's engine ceased and I had to buy a new one (a different subject but don't buy this POS wagon).  After sobbing because I just spent my deck fund in full; I decided #$%& it, I am just gonna suck it up and do it.

The ground is clear to dig and the permit should be issued be the end of the week.  Here are the plans for now (kitchen plans not included... gotta walk before I run).  I hope to document this build pretty thoroughly as I am doing it alone.

tulocay

Looking forward to following this one.

grege345

Seems to be a solid plan. Can't wait to see how it turns out

rtt121

The before pics.  The strings right now a roughly the deck edges.

SGH

Good luck with your build. Standing by patiently my friend.

lkapigian

Looking Foward

hapster

Looks great... My wife is closing out a lease by next July on the 2012 Acadia. We've had no problems at all, considering leading the 2015/2016 at that point.

Thatgrimguy

Heck yeah man!!  Can't wait to see you build this bad boy!! 

blind99

Sorry to hear about the car, the Acadia always looks sharp. Hopefully the plans will cheer you up, it will be awesome.

rtt121

Getting all lined up



Digging some holes.  My buddy adam.



Some boston butt with s&p turbo style for when we quit.



7 out of 10 today.

rtt121

So I am working 50 days straight without a day off so progress is slow on my Egg table.  Putting in about 2 hours per evening.  At this point all the footings and piers are poured and posts are attached.  

Next step is getting the beams and then joists installed.  I hope to be laying decking in a week or so.

rtt121

Progress should go quickly from here.

Thatgrimguy

Digging the holes and setting footers is a pain. You should have structure in no time from here. When the deck boards start going in place you won't want to stop!! 

rtt121

And shes done.  At least for now..

henapple

First problem. ...GMC... :-??

tulocay

Looks solid for sure.

SloppyJoe

Looks like you need to power wash your back siding

mcmac

Looks good... just don't have too many cold ones and fall off this dude! Looks like enough room for a party to me! Enjoy

rtt121

Yea your right on power wash. I didn't winterize mine properly and the pump has a crack. Need to replace.

The dark mark came from wokking too close to the house. Oils got on the siding and then it turned black like that

pescadorzih

Looks good so far.
Are you putting up railing or are you integrating seating/railing around the deck?

rtt121

The outside corner will be steps much like @thatgrimguy .. triangle around the corner.  The inside corner will be outdoor kitchen much like @thatgrimguy.  That will but up to the steps and then seating/planters around the rest.

I will probably not move at the same pace from here on out but I will be able to build stuff in my garage over winter..  So I will keep posting slow progress from here.

Thatgrimguy

Looks awesome so far!!! And you did the important details! Picture framed the edges, properly footed!! This is going to be an awesome project!  Fair warning on the corner steps, it was the 2nd hardest part of the whole project. The hardest being electrical (ran over 4000ft of cable to wire up my deck)

The steps were extremely technical and proved to be a major pain. But they are solid and beautiful now!

rtt121

Thank you!  I upgraded to cedar last minute.  I think its helping to keep mosquiotos at bay