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Ever since I saw the article “Breaking Away” in the March/April 2003 issue of Handy, I knew that deck would be a part of my back yard entertaining. It was delayed because a pool use to reside in this spot. After two years with the pool only being used twice, I decided that the island deck would be a better use of the real estate.
My name is Kenneth Denn, I live in Kennewick, Washington and I have been a club member since issue # 3.
This deck is 16 foot by 16 foot. We have difficulty getting dimensional lumber longer than that, and I wanted a seamless deck. The frame and arbor are made from treated lumber. The frame was made 16 inch on center from 2×8’s & is supported on pier blocks. The arbor is made from 4×4 posts and 2×6’s. I added lattice on both ends of the arbor and planted flowering clematis climbing vines on each side for shade and looks. I used 1×4 red cedar for the decking and trimmed the board ends with cedar 1×2’s. It is sealed with Thompson’s Water seal with Honey Oak tint.
I decided not to go with the built in benches and went with patio furniture to allow different arrangement of the seating. Of course, Max (seated on the right), Sebastian (lounging on the left) and Rocky (the alpha dog in the center inspecting my work) think it was built for their pleasure, but I won’t ague the point, since they’re just dachshunds.
-- Kenn from Kennewick, WA
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Karson
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posted 739 days ago
A great job. Nice that you made it for the dogs they seem to enjoy it.
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kenndenn
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posted 739 days ago
They think it’s theirs, but I won’t argue the point, they love underneath, it’s like a tunnel system under there…
-- Kenn from Kennewick, WA
Karson
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posted 739 days ago
And cool too I guess.
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CharlieM1958
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posted 739 days ago
Very nice! I’ve got one of these in my future.
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Brad_Nailor
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posted 739 days ago
Nice work! That is sharp….I love the arbor
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Buckskin
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posted 739 days ago
Oh man! I should not let my wife look over my shoulder when I am on LumberJocks. Your great work has just bumped up “honey do” list.
DrSawdust
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posted 739 days ago
Excellent work. Now where are you going to put the new pool? :-)
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kenndenn
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posted 738 days ago
Your looking at the spot where the pool was…LOL The pool sat for two years without use, so I decided to build something that would be used…LOL I nice HotTub is in our future though…
-- Kenn from Kennewick, WA
woodgrain411
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posted 738 days ago
I like this, my buddy and his band could use something like this next to his pond!
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PanamaJack
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posted 738 days ago
Wonderful job. Did you build this just for your guard doggie?
He’s doing his job in guarding it!
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kenndenn
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posted 738 days ago
He’s the security system that came with the installation
-- Kenn from Kennewick, WA
Splinters
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posted 638 days ago
This just came up on random images. Great job!!!...... nice touch with the fire pit.
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kenndenn
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posted 638 days ago
Thanks, I did have fun building it. The kids love the firepit to make their smores…
-- Kenn from Kennewick, WA
Scott Bryan
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posted 638 days ago
Very nice. I like the pergola as well. If my wife sees this I will get another project assigned to me.
Thanks for the post.
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kenndenn
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posted 638 days ago
I can forward her the plans?
-- Kenn from Kennewick, WA
Napaman
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posted 551 days ago
Kenn…
I am loving this…just saw it on the “rebound” when your projects came up on the home page…I am thinking of something similar for my back yard—-though smaller…
one question…did you put this on piers or do posts go into the ground??
and since this was posted long ago…any update photos with the latice and vines???
thanks…matt
-- Matt, Napa, CA...fun is beautiful...just trying to have some fun...
kenndenn
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posted 550 days ago
Thanks Matt, I’ve updated my photos and writeup with the latest changes…
-- Kenn from Kennewick, WA
carpentrymonster
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posted 31 days ago
Nice!
a1Jim
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posted 31 days ago
Nice deck Kenn
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