I apologize for the lack of a before image but it should be known that we began the impromptu project based on the lack of stability of the previous deck. It came down slowly because we found some less than Bob Villa approved methods for propping parts of the deck up. The car port is now a structure beside the deck, not something that the deck leans on. Likewise, the deck is now bolted to the side of the house instead of leaning on it.
Along the way of cutting, we discovered a couple of chipmunks living in the woodpile. These guys seemed pretty confident about running back and forth from our new pile of wood to the pile that was the previous deck. I offered them a couple pieces of banana which allowed for a quick photo. The bananas were gone the next day. As well the chipmunks stuck around a couple of days and then seemed to disappear. Not sure if we scared them away or they are expecting more bananas. Time will tell.
The project is finishing up nicely; now not just a set of steps but also a very sturdy platform! AB roughed out the railing and I made a couple of planters out of scraps. Expect a post once it is truly finished and we are having our first sunset watch!
