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My Homestead
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Dawn Rawn
Bought my homestead in August 2022, a small acreage in Grey West County, a Rural Town just North of Hanover, Ontario, with owning property there will be plenty of projects to tackle.
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Deck Project

Deck Project

 
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Setting the foundation of the deck, a good strong base will have the deck stand for years.
MicroPro Sienna 6 x 6 x 12' Pressure Treated Wood Post ...
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2x4's oh to figure out how many needed to build the deck in a L shape.
2 x 4 x 12' Pressure Treated Wood (Above Ground Use Only)
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Can not forget the small details.
Simpson Strong-Tie Joist Hanger (Zmax), 2 Inch x 6 Inch
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Might need a pail or two.
Paulin #8 x 3-inch Square Drive Flat Head Deck Screw ...
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footings for the deck.
Quikrete Building Forms 12 inch x 4 ft. | The Home Depot Canada
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part of the footing assembly.
Simpson Strong-Tie EPB Hot-Dip Galvanized Pier-Block ...
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secure the footings and leader boards.
Paulin 1/2-inch x 6-inch Pro Pack Black Hex Lag Bolts (5 ...
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thinking about black aluminum balusters.
Veranda 60-pc Aluminum Baluster PRO Pack with 34-inch ...
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or could go the natural look.
HDG 2x2x42" Cedar Baluster for Horizontal and Stair ...
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once the deck is installed it will need to be protected and sealed from the elements.
BEHR PREMIUM Semi-Transparent Waterproofing Stain & ...
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for pouring the forms / sono tubes
SAKRETE Concrete Mix 30 Kg - Multi-Purpose
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deck needs steps
MicroPro Sienna Pressure Treated Wood 4-Step Stair ...
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finish the posts with Solar Post Caps
Veranda 4" x 4" Solar Post Cap (6-Pack) Black
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Not that it is needed but it could help break the wind
Peak Decorative Screens 4' x 2' Slat Resin ...
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I could add a pergola to the deck for semi shade.
Peak Decorative Screens 4' x 2' Slat Resin ...
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seating for the deck
Costway 4PCS Rattan Patio Furniture Set Cushioned Sofa ...
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