deck - Page 11

footfootfoot · 11-09-2011, 10:38 AM

Awesome. I have a tofu and sprout casserole recipe somewhere...

ZenGum · 11-09-2011, 06:12 PM

[late to thread]

Aw goddammit. That would piss me off at least as much as it is pissing you off. You were doing a really good job and this doofus has half-arsed it and cocked it up. The job is now behind where it was when you last left it, 'cause you're going to have to undo a lot of rubbish work before you can start up again.

Build it once, build it right, enjoy it for a long time.

I wouldn't even let that guy paint the deck. He obviously doens't take any pride in doing a good job.

Ceck.

jimhelm · 11-09-2011, 06:35 PM

ZACKLY!

footfootfoot · 11-09-2011, 06:46 PM

My buddy the electrician is fond of saying "Electrical wiring is not a hobby"

true for all the trades really, if one takes pride in his work.

BrianR · 11-09-2011, 09:57 PM

In that last pic... was that... putty?

jimhelm · 11-09-2011, 11:07 PM

No..just sawdust and detritus.

HungLikeJesus · 11-10-2011, 08:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by footfootfoot

My buddy the electrician is fond of saying "Electrical wiring is not a hobby"

true for all the trades really, if one takes pride in his work.

But isn't this a hobby for Jim?

jimhelm · 11-10-2011, 09:57 AM

It is. but it's also art.

I want him to be proud of the way the deck looks when he has friends over. I want to be proud of it.

I plan to continue to refine and augment it next spring, as well... We're talking about putting a set of rafters up over half of it to hang plants from (there's a name for that which escapes me)

glatt · 11-10-2011, 10:18 AM

You're doing excellent work on the deck, and the friend is lucky to have you. Construction projects can be frustrating for the owner, especially when there are delays, but this friend knew that you would be working on it in your spare time, weather permitting. If he wanted any old deck company to throw together a deck quickly, he could have gone that route and had a deck that looks just like every other deck out there.

Spexxvet · 11-10-2011, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by jimhelm

We're talking about putting a set of rafters up over half of it to hang plants from (there's a name for that which escapes me)

pergola?

infinite monkey · 11-10-2011, 10:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by glatt

You're doing excellent work on the deck, and the friend is lucky to have you. Construction projects can be frustrating for the owner, especially when there are delays, but this friend knew that you would be working on it in your spare time, weather permitting. If he wanted any old deck company to throw together a deck quickly, he could have gone that route and had a deck that looks just like every other deck out there.

Nicely said, glatt.

He's right, the guy could've gone out and got a Deck in a Box, but he wanted a custom and well-done deck.

Spexxvet · 11-10-2011, 10:27 AM

Pergola, right?

HungLikeJesus · 11-10-2011, 10:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jimhelm

It is. but it's also art.

...

My point was that you don't need to be a professional to do a good job. Often the hobbyist can take more time and make something nicer than the professional can.

infinite monkey · 11-10-2011, 10:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spexxvet

Pergola, right?

Mmmm, Pergola Alfredo.

jimhelm · 11-10-2011, 10:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spexxvet

Pergola, right?

RIGHT!

Quote:

Originally Posted by HungLikeJesus

My point was that you don't need to be a professional to do a good job. Often the hobbyist can take more time and make something nicer than the professional can.

RIGHT!

Quote:

Originally Posted by infinite monkey

Nicely said, glatt.

He's right, the guy could've gone out and got a Deck in a Box, but he wanted a custom and well-done deck.

RIGHT!

11-09-2011, 10:38 AM	#151
footfootfoot To shreds, you say? Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: in the house and on the street-how many, many feet we meet! Posts: 18,449	Awesome. I have a tofu and sprout casserole recipe somewhere... __________________ The internet is a hateful stew of vomit you can never take completely seriously. - Her Fobs

11-09-2011, 06:12 PM	#152
ZenGum Doctor Wtf Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Badelaide, Baustralia Posts: 12,861	[late to thread] Aw goddammit. That would piss me off at least as much as it is pissing you off. You were doing a really good job and this doofus has half-arsed it and cocked it up. The job is now behind where it was when you last left it, 'cause you're going to have to undo a lot of rubbish work before you can start up again. Build it once, build it right, enjoy it for a long time. I wouldn't even let that guy paint the deck. He obviously doens't take any pride in doing a good job. Ceck. __________________ Shut up and hug. MoreThanPretty, Nov 5, 2008. Just because I'm nominally polite, does not make me a pussy. Sundae Girl.

11-09-2011, 06:35 PM	#153
jimhelm a beautiful fool Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: 39.939705 Posts: 4,504	ZACKLY! __________________ There's a Shadow just behind me. Shrouding every step I take. Making every promise empty, pointing every finger at me. _tool

11-09-2011, 06:46 PM	#154
footfootfoot To shreds, you say? Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: in the house and on the street-how many, many feet we meet! Posts: 18,449	My buddy the electrician is fond of saying "Electrical wiring is not a hobby" true for all the trades really, if one takes pride in his work. __________________ The internet is a hateful stew of vomit you can never take completely seriously. - Her Fobs

11-09-2011, 09:57 PM	#155
BrianR Cleverly disguised as a responsible adult Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 3,338	In that last pic... was that... putty? __________________ Never be afraid to tell the world who you are. -- Anonymous

11-09-2011, 11:07 PM	#156
jimhelm a beautiful fool Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: 39.939705 Posts: 4,504	No..just sawdust and detritus. __________________ There's a Shadow just behind me. Shrouding every step I take. Making every promise empty, pointing every finger at me. _tool

11-10-2011, 09:57 AM	#158
jimhelm a beautiful fool Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: 39.939705 Posts: 4,504	It is. but it's also art. I want him to be proud of the way the deck looks when he has friends over. I want to be proud of it. I plan to continue to refine and augment it next spring, as well... We're talking about putting a set of rafters up over half of it to hang plants from (there's a name for that which escapes me) __________________ There's a Shadow just behind me. Shrouding every step I take. Making every promise empty, pointing every finger at me. _tool

11-10-2011, 10:18 AM	#159
glatt ™ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 27,717	You're doing excellent work on the deck, and the friend is lucky to have you. Construction projects can be frustrating for the owner, especially when there are delays, but this friend knew that you would be working on it in your spare time, weather permitting. If he wanted any old deck company to throw together a deck quickly, he could have gone that route and had a deck that looks just like every other deck out there.

11-10-2011, 10:27 AM	#162
Spexxvet Makes some feel uncomfortable Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 10,346	Pergola, right? Attached Images __________________ "I'm certainly free, nay compelled, to spread the gospel of Spex. " - xoxoxoBruce

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