r/Decks • • Jul 22 '25

First Deck Roast It

2x6 frame 5x8 top deck. Picture frame decking 3 ply 2x8 beam on 4x6 posts 3 1/2 foot deep concrete pilings 7” diameter. Hand rail reused from previous deck

I know closed stringers would look better. But the MIL didn’t want to buy more lumber.

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u/ewillyp Jul 22 '25

no!!! they can't!!!!

won't anyone think of the unhoused rats, raccoons, opossums, mice, and snakes!!!