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New deck and patio: am I crazy?

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  • X xenon
    30 Aug 2022, 15:06

    Thanks all! Turned out great - had to share.

    @Friday - I haven't hooked up the fireplace yet, but it is gas. I'll test it this weekend and let you know.

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    89th
    wrote on 30 Aug 2022, 17:24 last edited by
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    @xenon Let me know if you need a gasman amirite @George-K

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      kluurs
      wrote on 30 Aug 2022, 19:37 last edited by
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      Very nice - color me jealous. It gives me ideas for the future.

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        mark
        wrote on 30 Aug 2022, 21:28 last edited by
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        Love it!

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          Ivorythumper
          wrote on 30 Aug 2022, 22:03 last edited by
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          Excellent! I'm looking now at reworking our deck for a covered dining/ grilling area, with a drop down screen for movies. Polycarbonate sheets for the skylight.
          The big impetus is to make a louvered wall that blocks views from the neighbor and the parking area, to focus on the distant wooded vistas.
          Also, upgrading the white vinyl balusters to black metal, to open the view and for easier cleaning (too much mold from adjacent tree pollen).

          Deck Pergola w Post3.jpg

          Deck Pergola w Post white.jpg

          Deck Pergola door view.jpg

          Deck w Screen.jpg

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            Jolly
            wrote on 30 Aug 2022, 23:06 last edited by
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            Know a good architect? Does Dewey work on the side?

            “Cry havoc and let slip the DOGE of war!”

            Those who cheered as J-6 American prisoners were locked in solitary for 18 months without trial, now suddenly fight tooth and nail for foreign terrorists’ "due process". — Buck Sexton

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            • J Jolly
              30 Aug 2022, 23:06

              Know a good architect? Does Dewey work on the side?

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              Ivorythumper
              wrote on 30 Aug 2022, 23:22 last edited by
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              @Jolly said in New deck and patio: am I crazy?:

              Know a good architect? Does Dewey work on the side?

              I think I just bit my tongue off...

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                Jolly
                wrote on 30 Aug 2022, 23:31 last edited by
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                There are times when I lurch into inspiration. Mama always said I had talent. 😂 😄 🤣

                “Cry havoc and let slip the DOGE of war!”

                Those who cheered as J-6 American prisoners were locked in solitary for 18 months without trial, now suddenly fight tooth and nail for foreign terrorists’ "due process". — Buck Sexton

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                  Catseye3
                  wrote on 30 Aug 2022, 23:38 last edited by
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                  Gorgeous, Xenon, just gorgeous.

                  Success is measured by your discipline and inner peace. – Mike Ditka

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                  • J Jolly
                    30 Aug 2022, 23:06

                    Know a good architect? Does Dewey work on the side?

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                    Horace
                    wrote on 31 Aug 2022, 00:16 last edited by
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                    @Jolly said in New deck and patio: am I crazy?:

                    Know a good architect? Does Dewey work on the side?

                    Maybe LD can put in a good word next time they meet up for dinner.

                    Education is extremely important.

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                    • I Ivorythumper
                      30 Aug 2022, 22:03

                      Excellent! I'm looking now at reworking our deck for a covered dining/ grilling area, with a drop down screen for movies. Polycarbonate sheets for the skylight.
                      The big impetus is to make a louvered wall that blocks views from the neighbor and the parking area, to focus on the distant wooded vistas.
                      Also, upgrading the white vinyl balusters to black metal, to open the view and for easier cleaning (too much mold from adjacent tree pollen).

                      Deck Pergola w Post3.jpg

                      Deck Pergola w Post white.jpg

                      Deck Pergola door view.jpg

                      Deck w Screen.jpg

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                      xenon
                      wrote on 31 Aug 2022, 00:57 last edited by
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                      @Ivorythumper said in New deck and patio: am I crazy?:

                      Excellent! I'm looking now at reworking our deck for a covered dining/ grilling area, with a drop down screen for movies. Polycarbonate sheets for the skylight.
                      The big impetus is to make a louvered wall that blocks views from the neighbor and the parking area, to focus on the distant wooded vistas.
                      Also, upgrading the white vinyl balusters to black metal, to open the view and for easier cleaning (too much mold from adjacent tree pollen).

                      Deck Pergola w Post3.jpg

                      Deck Pergola w Post white.jpg

                      Deck Pergola door view.jpg

                      Deck w Screen.jpg

                      Wow! You're doing it right. I had plans to get a polycarbonate roof at first as well. I could not for the life of me get someone out to install it.

                      That looks fantastic. Love the louvered side walls.

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                      • I Ivorythumper
                        30 Aug 2022, 22:03

                        Excellent! I'm looking now at reworking our deck for a covered dining/ grilling area, with a drop down screen for movies. Polycarbonate sheets for the skylight.
                        The big impetus is to make a louvered wall that blocks views from the neighbor and the parking area, to focus on the distant wooded vistas.
                        Also, upgrading the white vinyl balusters to black metal, to open the view and for easier cleaning (too much mold from adjacent tree pollen).

                        Deck Pergola w Post3.jpg

                        Deck Pergola w Post white.jpg

                        Deck Pergola door view.jpg

                        Deck w Screen.jpg

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                        89th
                        wrote on 31 Aug 2022, 02:19 last edited by
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                        @Ivorythumper That looks great. Would you consider a fire pit feature near the couches? Any updates regarding "the" tree?

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                        • 8 89th
                          31 Aug 2022, 02:19

                          @Ivorythumper That looks great. Would you consider a fire pit feature near the couches? Any updates regarding "the" tree?

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                          Ivorythumper
                          wrote on 31 Aug 2022, 02:49 last edited by
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                          @89th We have a fire pit/ table for the seating area, as well as patio heaters. Pretty cozy and good for s'mores.

                          As for the tree, still working through the attorneys for a sit down with the neighbors. The tree will be cut back one way or the other. Either they will do it, which would be more beneficial to tree, or we will, which won't be the least bit beneficial to the tree -- and we'll present their attorney the bill to be paid. If they refuse we'll take it to small claims court, which is a well established right in PA that people who have to self remedy against trespass can recover costs.

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                          • I Ivorythumper
                            31 Aug 2022, 02:49

                            @89th We have a fire pit/ table for the seating area, as well as patio heaters. Pretty cozy and good for s'mores.

                            As for the tree, still working through the attorneys for a sit down with the neighbors. The tree will be cut back one way or the other. Either they will do it, which would be more beneficial to tree, or we will, which won't be the least bit beneficial to the tree -- and we'll present their attorney the bill to be paid. If they refuse we'll take it to small claims court, which is a well established right in PA that people who have to self remedy against trespass can recover costs.

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                            89th
                            wrote on 31 Aug 2022, 03:25 last edited by
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                            @Ivorythumper sounds like the 2nd TNCR party is at your house then, after @xenon

                            Heck if the tree isn’t cut by then, we could all drink while we watch @Jolly do it for free!

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                            • M Mik
                              30 Aug 2022, 11:23

                              Great work! You have a nice eye for design.

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                              brenda
                              wrote on 1 Sept 2022, 03:30 last edited by
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                              @Mik said in New deck and patio: am I crazy?:

                              Great work! You have a nice eye for design.

                              +1 This is beautiful! Well done.

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                              • B brenda
                                1 Sept 2022, 03:30

                                @Mik said in New deck and patio: am I crazy?:

                                Great work! You have a nice eye for design.

                                +1 This is beautiful! Well done.

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                                taiwan_girl
                                wrote on 8 Sept 2022, 01:33 last edited by
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                                @brenda said in New deck and patio: am I crazy?:

                                @Mik said in New deck and patio: am I crazy?:

                                Great work! You have a nice eye for design.

                                +1 This is beautiful! Well done.

                                +2

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