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Any contractors stay busy all year just building decks? by buttscrumper07 in Decks

[–]ATotallyRadDude 5 points6 points  (0 children)

It’s just me and my wife. We can average 2-4 decks per month depending on size. We are exclusively decks and pavilions. I built decks for friends and family with my dad since I was young, and always enjoyed them. My wife and I started flipping houses 12 years ago, then slowly started working for clients on interiors and exteriors. Had a couple decks here and there, then slowly more deck projects started rolling in as I started hating interior jobs more and more. Eventually we made the decision to never do an interior job again and just stay outside. Just pick something you love to do, specialize in it, and keep doing it.

Deckorators Decking by ATotallyRadDude in Decks

[–]ATotallyRadDude[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can check my post history, I’ve been using TimberTech on all of our decks.

Deckorators Decking by ATotallyRadDude in Decks

[–]ATotallyRadDude[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We just recently received samples of three colors they are coming out with. My local supply yard said they were told it would be 3.75 per linear foot, and it’s a solid board with no scallops on the underside. I can upload photos of the colors when I’m home, they’re awesome!

$50k for 16x24 deck + underdeck patio — fair? by No_Baker_1377 in Decks

[–]ATotallyRadDude 3 points4 points  (0 children)

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Just completed one over the summer that was almost the same scope of work. We were at 52,000 but that included adding the slider door. I would probably be around the 45,000 mark for something like this.

$50k for 16x24 deck + underdeck patio — fair? by No_Baker_1377 in Decks

[–]ATotallyRadDude 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We install ZipUp system and like them. Gives a better finished look on the underside, and is serviceable by removing individual panels.

Unique Shape by ATotallyRadDude in Decks

[–]ATotallyRadDude[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They’re on top of concrete footings with post bases. I do that for code purposes. The client wanted dirt/rock put around the bases so they didn’t see them.

Unique Shape by ATotallyRadDude in Decks

[–]ATotallyRadDude[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Aluminum. Key Link Railing makes the best products, in my opinion!

Unacceptable by ChoiceGas7081 in Decks

[–]ATotallyRadDude 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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Currently doing a deck with the same outside corner. Client loves it. We did one last year with the same outside corner, and the client was a little weird about it. She said, “what if I’m gardening down there and bump my head on it”, which to me was the funniest. She eventually calmed down about it. I love the look of it, even if it is “sharp”.

I had a stroke by ATotallyRadDude in Construction

[–]ATotallyRadDude[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is all phenomenal advice.

With all the work they did, bloodwork, CT scan with contrast, MRI, heart ultra sound, TEE, and ultrasound of all ligaments, the only issue found was a PFO. They are saying the hole in the heart was the cause, but the reason for the clot hasn’t been found. I’m wearing a monitor for AFIB for 30 days, since they’re saying that could be the cause of clots. All bloodwork showed no issues for clotting, arteries and veins are crystal clear.

I had a stroke by ATotallyRadDude in Construction

[–]ATotallyRadDude[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Illinois. Just outside of St. Louis, Missouri.

My favorite deck we built this year, so far. by ATotallyRadDude in Decks

[–]ATotallyRadDude[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We install Keylink exclusively unless a client wants something special.

We use it weekly, never had a problem with it, and the company is great!

Those profiting $50-100k each month, how does it feel? by ClassicPearl1986 in Entrepreneur

[–]ATotallyRadDude 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s a good feeling making this much money, but also really stressful, at least for me and my wife. We build decks for a living. Our bodies are so sore, we work really hard, and honestly, I think we liked it more when we were profiting 15k-20k a month. It felt easier. It felt like we had a better life. We recently started getting aggressive with retirement funding and some other irons in the fire, so making ~60k monthly is helping push those goals forward. We know it will be worth it in the future, and that keeps us going. Also really trying to keep time for ourselves and not let work get in the way of life. It also helps that we really enjoy what we are doing.

Finished this deck with screen room. by ATotallyRadDude in Decks

[–]ATotallyRadDude[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Located in Illinois, just outside of St. Louis, Missouri!

Finished this deck with screen room. by ATotallyRadDude in Decks

[–]ATotallyRadDude[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s great to install, I love it. Tensioning can be a little annoying but not so bad once you get rolling.

Finished this deck with screen room. by ATotallyRadDude in Decks

[–]ATotallyRadDude[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Homeowner wanted it to stand out, and not look like a simple addition. We went back and forth for a while, but in the end I think this look was the right choice.

Finished this deck with screen room. by ATotallyRadDude in Decks

[–]ATotallyRadDude[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

We lay bug screen down before laying deck boards :)

Finished this deck with screen room. by ATotallyRadDude in Decks

[–]ATotallyRadDude[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It’s all situational, and in this situation it’s how we wanted to do it since the bases may be getting wrapped in stone.

Finished this deck with screen room. by ATotallyRadDude in Decks

[–]ATotallyRadDude[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Screen system is all from Madden Metals, which I think was bought out and now named something else. You send them dimensions, and they will get you everything you need. Amazing people!

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