To ena
ble me to reach the gable ends (top parts) of my east and west walls, I have created a deck support that will allow me to put scaffolding on it,
so I can reach the second floor safely. With a ladder from even ground this was just too risky, especially with heavy loads.
So today the east deck support was finished and the holes for the 8 poles that help support it poured.
The east and west decks now looks like this (at sunrise this morning).
As you can see, it makes reaching the gable ends a lot easier and safer.
The decks rest on both a diagonal beam;
But for extra safety, vertical posts are added also.
Goog job, B! Better safe than sorry! Good luck and have fun!
Hug from all 4.
Thanks, I’m thoroughly enjoying it.
Looks solid, do you plan to keep it as permanent deck extention?
Yes, the deck extensions on both Western and Eastern side will be permanent.
That will make maintenance a lot easier and until the stairs in front of the main deck are built,
will provide easy access to the main deck, which will have the front and only door.