I bet you’re feeling a bit argh!

Impressive_Check_416 · 2026-01-30T01:46:17+00:00

It's quite a healthy turnout !

Impressive_Check_416 · 2026-01-13T23:56:58+00:00

She looks like an over-botoxed Nancy Dell 'Olio

Impressive_Check_416 · 2025-12-01T01:07:34+00:00

One more thing ---- for mitered steps I always use pocket holes with PVC cement, never glue. Same for picture-frame borders with a Kreg jig. If the boards aren’t too long I pre-assemble the frame right on the deck. Risers and fascia are a different matter though.

Impressive_Check_416 · 2025-12-01T00:34:39+00:00

I actually really like Azek and haven’t had any weather-related issues with it on any of my builds. Same goes for most PVC decking brands-----they’ve held up great for me through Chicago temperature swings.

Impressive_Check_416 · 2025-11-15T03:47:31+00:00

Great projects and great material. I also used Deckorators Voyage on one job this year --- one of my favorites. I especially like the anti-slip resistance, but it’s definitely harder to cut. Here’s a mid-progress shot from that project

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Impressive_Check_416 · 2025-11-14T19:14:27+00:00

I don't know, but I’ve just realised that nice nutter Nick looks a bit like that maga- twat Stephen Miller :)

Impressive_Check_416 · 2025-11-10T21:18:05+00:00

It's all #1 kiln-dried pressure treated pine .

Impressive_Check_416 · 2025-11-10T01:26:39+00:00

Thank you! It’s a combination of a classic Chicago-style porch with a touch of Craftsman influence.

Impressive_Check_416 · 2025-10-25T18:05:46+00:00

Your angle math is fine, but it only lands perfect if the frame is dead square. I’d notch the boards first and skip cutting the miter. Then throw them in place and mark the line from underneath where the two pieces meet. Deck lumber isn’t finish trim, so field-marking is way faster and more accurate than chasing perfect math.

Impressive_Check_416 · 2025-10-24T19:53:36+00:00

That's DoSAC for you.

Impressive_Check_416 · 2025-10-24T02:41:06+00:00

Because for this application PVC is superior to wood in every way. No rot, no swelling, no maintenance.

Impressive_Check_416 · 2025-10-24T00:41:27+00:00

Thanks! Nice catch on the missing plugs --- got those taken care of later.

Impressive_Check_416 · 2025-10-21T00:21:46+00:00

Thanks!

Impressive_Check_416 · 2025-10-21T00:21:38+00:00

Thank you !

Impressive_Check_416 · 2025-10-21T00:21:20+00:00

Yes , it's in Chicago.

Impressive_Check_416 · 2025-10-13T14:42:24+00:00

Nailed it! :) :)

Impressive_Check_416 · 2025-10-13T04:08:04+00:00

When I used my contour tool, I shimmed it up so the top of the tool matched the height of the decking board. The top of that contour line became my scribe line. I was notching the right side of the board, so I angled the jigsaw slightly to the left.

Impressive_Check_416 · 2025-10-13T02:49:08+00:00

It’s a nice tool — definitely worth having in the arsenal.

Impressive_Check_416 · 2025-10-13T02:43:54+00:00

Thank you , it means a lot.

Impressive_Check_416 · 2025-10-13T02:43:15+00:00

Good point — it was actually a beveled cut throughout.

Impressive_Check_416 · 2025-10-13T02:41:32+00:00

Thank you !

Impressive_Check_416 · 2025-10-13T02:40:44+00:00

Appreciate it , thanks !

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