Tag Archives: Deck

Adirondack

May 16, 2022UncategorizedDeckbkrijger

One thing missing at Ozuye Lodge was comfy deck chairs. So I built an Adirondack chair. The name refers to the place this concept was originally designed. Mine are constructed from (left over) 2×4 pine. I’m writing this post sitting in it without cushions on it, and it’s not uncomfortable at all, so with a cushion they will be quite comfortable.

To do is filling some screw holes and applying paint. As it’s quite heavy, the back legs will get wheels, so when you lift the front, it can roll over the deck.

Gotta love gadgets

December 29, 2021NewsDeck, gadgetsbkrijger

Life without gadgets is simply less fun. Today my brother Karel surprised me with a new gadget; Tempest. It’s a state of the art weather station. Wireless and solar powered. As Ozuye faces north north-east, most of the possible locations for mounting are shady. So I used a pole to make it stick out above the tree line;

Next time I’m over I may mount it to the home to make it catch sun all the time, but for now this works.

This station of course comes with an app. Here’s a screenshot of the data it collects;

It also includes notifications, so I can get a warning when there’s a storm or cold front coming. But that won’t be this year, as the weather will remain nice.

I do think the pole is asking for something like a flag, but this is a pretty flexible pole and when it does storm, the wind usually comes from that direction, so I’m not sure the pole would hold. Next time I might get an official flag pole and raise the US flag when I’m there 🤠

Hot Tub Deck Stained

December 24, 2021UncategorizedDeck, hot tubbkrijger

The Hot Tub deck is now stained in Federal Blue. I remember that color from childhood as I was playing with those 1:72 toy soldiers; In the civil war, the south had uniforms in this color.

Hot Tub Deck Progress

December 22, 2021NewsDeckbkrijger

This morning I went to Home Depot in Bulverde to pick up deck boards and other items, such as the post lights.

The deck is about halfway in now; tomorrow I should be able to finish it.

Two old posts were cut, as the deck now extends westwards. For the hottub area I will also use Sisal rope as a guardrail, but as the 1″ wasn’t in stock, I will use 3 smaller diameter lines. There in a bucket of water now, so they shrink to minimal size. As the rope dries, it expands. That way, the ropes are an indication of rainfall/humidity; the more straight the lines, the wetter.