ud83dudcda Wood Deck Build Log u2014 16 of 19
u2190 Build #41: Floor Boarding Pt.2 u00b7 Series Index u00b7 Build #43: Floor Boarding Pt.4 u2192
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Originally published: 2020-11-18 / Revised: May 8, 2026
2026 Update from DIY Dad: Wood Deck Complete! Finishing the Floor, Fence, and Stairs
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After all the floor boarding, I attached the fence and stairs to finish the wood deck. A project that took over 3 years from planning to completion was finally done!
Hi, DIY Dad here. Continuing the wood deck renovation series. The house-side half is taking shape. Now I move on to the road-side half. Same as the house side u2014use a hole saw to cut clearances at the columns.
u7acau30fbColumn clearance
u7acau30fbColumn clearance
u7acau30fbColumn clearance
It’s so satisfying when things fit perfectly! Keep laying boards.
u7acau30fbFloor board placement
u7acau30fbFloor board placement
Where the clamps holding the joists protrude, I grind them down with a hand grinder.
u7acau30fbClearance cut
u7acau30fbClearance cut
u7acau30fbClearance cut
u7acau30fbFloor board placement
u7acau30fbFloor board placement
u7acau30fbFloor board placement
The finish line is in sight!
ud83dudcda Wood Deck Build Log u2014 16 of 19
u2190 Build #41: Floor Boarding Pt.2 u00b7 Series Index u00b7 Build #43: Floor Boarding Pt.4 u2192
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