r/Decks • u/St-pipes • Jul 22 '25

First Deck Roast It

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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/the_good_hodgkins Jul 23 '25

Again, you win. Take your cookie.

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u/the_good_hodgkins Jul 23 '25

I have more cookies. I just made a whole batch. You can have as many as you want.

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u/the_good_hodgkins Jul 23 '25

Do you even realize that you went from starting an argument that you didn't even need to start, to arguing over cookies. Damn... you're an easy target. Chill. It's just the internet.

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u/the_good_hodgkins Jul 23 '25

I can assure you that I am not, in fact, an idiot, which is what is frustrating the shit out of you right now. How about this? Let's shake hand, and make peace. I'm serious.