Yes ~ The Deck is Complete

@CarolDM (203396)

Nashville, Tennessee

March 31, 2021 11:44am CST

The new deck is finally complete. They got done right before the rain started yesterday evening. Now it will need to rest at least 60 days before it gets a clear sealant. That will make it look much better. And protect the wood as well. Two noisy days, but so worth it. They did an excellent job. Replaced it and it looks just like the one from 2008. Very satisfied with the work. Snapped this photo just as the rain was starting. You can also see the screen room I talk about a lot. It is on the left of the photo. It was not replaced.

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@DocAndersen (54399)

• United States

31 Mar 21

they did a great job - looks really good!

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

31 Mar 21

Thank you! They duplicated the original perfectly. Satisfied customer.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

31 Mar 21

@DocAndersen Very professional. Will be glad when the sealant is applied.

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@DocAndersen (54399)

• United States

31 Mar 21

@CarolDM It is amazing what they did!

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@TheHorse (238268)

• Walnut Creek, California

31 Mar 21

Looks good--congratulations! What kind of sealant will you use? You know I like working with wood. But I do mostly "inside jobs."

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

31 Mar 21

Thanks, not sure what we will use this time.

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@TheHorse (238268)

• Walnut Creek, California

31 Mar 21

@CarolDM Lemme no when you figure it out. I just used boiled linseed oil on my picnic table at the cabin.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

31 Mar 21

@TheHorse The brand we use is Olympic.

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@FourWalls (86575)

• United States

31 Mar 21

Ooh, that’s pretty. I love the wavy posts, too! I’ll be down in 61 days to help you break it in.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

31 Mar 21

Thanks. These were the original balusters from 2008. They have held up really nice. Come on down.

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crazyhorseladycx

@crazyhorseladycx (39503)

• United States

31 Mar 21

looks beautiful, hon. so glad they got't tended 's quickly's they did. love the railin'. i've got that waitin' period here's well... 'tis a struggle 'f sorts.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

31 Mar 21

Thank you! They never stopped until it was done, except for a lunch break. Satisfied. Good to see you.

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@kobesbuddy (78833)

• East Tawas, Michigan

31 Mar 21

Oh Carol, your home looks so beautiful, they did a lovely job on this deck! Very nice:)

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@kobesbuddy (78833)

• East Tawas, Michigan

31 Mar 21

@CarolDM It's funny, I love anything iron, steel, wooden or stone. 'Rugged', must be my thought!

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

31 Mar 21

Thank yo Kharla. Many wanted to see photos.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

31 Mar 21

@kobesbuddy Looks very nice. I love those.

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Nevena Zivkovic

@Nevena83 (66063)

• Serbia

31 Mar 21

It looks very good. I am interested in the color of the wood.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

31 Mar 21

Thanks, as I said, we have to wait 60 days and we will put a clear sealant on the wood.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

1 Apr 21

@Nevena83 The wood needs time to cure. If it is pressure treated wood, it still has the chemicals from the factory. We want the wood to be completely dry so the sealant can absorb into the wood. The installer recommended 60 days, some do it in 30 days.

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Nevena Zivkovic

@Nevena83 (66063)

• Serbia

1 Apr 21

@CarolDM I didn't know that it had to wait that long, here the wooden surfaces are immediately coated to protect themselves from dirt, rain and sun.

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@much2say (57760)

• Los Angeles, California

31 Mar 21

Very nice

! I'm not sure if I ever saw the view of your house like this - looks spacious and lovely! Oh how I wish we had space to have such a deck.

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@much2say (57760)

• Los Angeles, California

1 Apr 21

@CarolDM It's beautiful

- and we already know how lovely Dustin's Garden is . . . I would be very proud too

.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

31 Mar 21

Thanks, probably not. I don't share many photos of my home. This is my first one to own. Very proud.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

1 Apr 21

@much2say Thanks! You are very kind.

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@toniganzon (77064)

• Philippines

1 Apr 21

The deck looks perfect! Are you going to put some plants there?

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@toniganzon (77064)

• Philippines

1 Apr 21

@CarolDM So have to be patient for two months. I’m excited to see our deck with all the decorations.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

1 Apr 21

@toniganzon Yes, that is correct. So excited as well. Thank you.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

1 Apr 21

Thanks. Have to wait 60 days before we put a sealant on the wood. Then I can decorate. Just finished yesterday.

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@rakski (156200)

• Philippines

1 Apr 21

that is a nice deck! beautiful

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@rakski (156200)

• Philippines

2 Apr 21

@CarolDM welcome

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

1 Apr 21

Thanks!

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@Hannihar (130150)

• Israel

31 Mar 21

@CarolDM That is great that the deck is done and now no more noise. I am so glad you are happy with it. I see the screen room in the picture.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

31 Mar 21

Thank you! The screen room is my favorite spot.

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@Hannihar (130150)

• Israel

31 Mar 21

@CarolDM You are welcome and glad you have a favorite spot in the house.

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@LindaOHio (222222)

• United States

1 Apr 21

That's a great looking deck. What kind of wood is it made out of?

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@LindaOHio (222222)

• United States

2 Apr 21

@CarolDM You and the kitties get so much pleasure out of the screen room.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

2 Apr 21

@LindaOHio Yes we do every day.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

1 Apr 21

Thanks, it is just Yella Wood lumber. The coat of sealant will make it look so much better. Have to wait 60 days. Many have asked to see the screen room. That is why I snapped this view right before the rain. Sl glad we added that a few years ago.

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@Rashnag (30597)

• Surat, India

1 Apr 21

It's lovely. Thanks for sharing. Take care

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@Rashnag (30597)

• Surat, India

1 Apr 21

@CarolDM your welcome dear

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

1 Apr 21

Thanks!

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Courtney Dutton

@MommyOfEli2013 (89458)

• Rupert, Idaho

31 Mar 21

Looks very nice! They did a great job!

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

31 Mar 21

Thank you.

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Courtney Dutton

@MommyOfEli2013 (89458)

• Rupert, Idaho

31 Mar 21

@CarolDM No problem!

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@ExplorewtMe (6332)

• Nairobi, Kenya

31 Mar 21

Yes, It is looking nice. Hope soon you will use this.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

31 Mar 21

When the rain stops it will be used. Thank you.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

1 Apr 21

@ExplorewtMe Thank you.

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@ExplorewtMe (6332)

• Nairobi, Kenya

1 Apr 21

@CarolDM ok.. Anyway it is looking very good

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@m_audrey6788 (58468)

• Germany

1 Apr 21

It looks so good. Thank you for sharing it

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

1 Apr 21

Thanks! And you are welcome.

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@sjvg1976 (42727)

• Delhi, India

1 Apr 21

Looking at the picture... They did good work

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

1 Apr 21

Thanks! And I agree.

@ARIES1973 (11944)

• Legaspi, Philippines

1 Apr 21

Awesome! You have such a lovely house and the deck is so beautiful! Congratulations!

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

1 Apr 21

Thanks! I appreciate your kind words. This is where I spend most of my time every day.

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@Juliaacv (56195)

• Canada

1 Apr 21

They did an amazing job, and so quickly. You'll enjoy it for years to come.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

1 Apr 21

Thank you. The other lasted almost 14 years. Cannot wait for it to be sealed so I can start decorating.

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@wolfgirl569 (135583)

• Marion, Ohio

1 Apr 21

Looks great

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

1 Apr 21

Thanks!

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@Shiva49 (28366)

• Singapore

1 Apr 21

Looks splendid, worth the effort. Quite a cosy place for sure, enjoy.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

1 Apr 21

Thanks! Very happy with it.

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