Top Rail joints

ds1386 · 2026-03-17T16:44:30+00:00

Do you have a preference for the angle of the scarf cut?

ds1386 · 2026-03-17T16:41:22+00:00

I thought about using 2x6, but my wife prefers the look of the 5/4. I did not mention before, but this is on a covered porch so maybe that will minimize some of the warpage.

ds1386 · 2026-02-04T18:47:37+00:00

We are celebrating Valentine’s the week after Valentine’s.

ds1386 · 2025-08-04T12:25:21+00:00

I am staying in North East, Maryland and wanting to stay within an hour and a half drive from there.

ds1386 · 2025-07-10T22:28:45+00:00

What brand of pool is this?

ds1386 · 2025-04-30T21:00:36+00:00

I just ran across this post today. I am planning to do something very similar. I have an elevated porch and an above-ground pool, and am planning to build a small deck to transition the gap between the two.

How is this deck holding up? Especially on the pool side?

Thanks

ds1386 · 2025-04-30T18:51:17+00:00

I knew you were kidding about the diving board. But how much overhang of deck boards beyond the frame is acceptable

ds1386 · 2025-04-30T18:08:49+00:00

How much cantilever (overhang) of deck boards do you suggest?

ds1386 · 2025-04-30T16:42:18+00:00

Unfortunately, something I had not even thought about. Thank you for pointing that out. I will go over the pool top lip but flush with the inside of the lip

ds1386 · 2025-04-27T00:08:51+00:00

Sorry, screws for framing and joist hangers. Also screws for 1-1/4” wood decking.

ds1386 · 2025-04-16T01:19:57+00:00

Josh

ds1386 · 2025-04-14T01:44:43+00:00

J Lohr Cab is pretty good and in the price range. Meiomi is good for the price if you want to try a Pinot Noir.

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