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Re: Deck/Screen room project is finally complete! Pictures here

Thu, 18 Oct 2012 09:43:46 EDT

Camelot One posted : Its hard to put a price on just the deck itself, because I did a LOT of other work along the way. Some of it more than once thanks to my own screw ups and the wife changing her mind mid-process.

From the bigger ticket receipts, I'd say around:
$4000 in lumber and brackets, (I am a computer geek, not a carpenter, so there was some waste)
$400 on electrical (fan, lights, wire, etc),
$1800 to a roofer (ice&water, shingles, skylight, and vent installed),
$1000 for the screen track/screen/supplies,
$300 for stained glass,
$200 on stain.

That doesn't include things like screws, nails, etc, or the hundreds I spent renting tools along the way. Could probably easily add another grand between those. And a few boxes of Kansas City Steaks to bribe various people into supervising key parts of the work to make sure I wasn't screwing up too bad. (roof tie in for example) So I guess ballpark around $9,000.

Before I started, I got several estimates for a slightly smaller build than what I ended up with. They ranged from $18,500 to $26,000 depending on type of wood and roofing style. And all of them called for the minimum required on everything, where as I over-built quite a bit. (2x10 joists instead of 2x8, 20' 2x6 instead of 8' 5/4 decking, etc)

If I had to do it again, I would ABSOLUTELY hire a professional to dig the footings. Digging through solid limestone and flint with a jackhammer was just not fun, and hurt to the point I needed recovery days in between work days. I tried hiring guys off craigslist to help, but they all walked away after 20 minutes.

The rest of the work took a long time, but it was almost enjoyable.

Re: Deck/Screen room project is finally complete! Pictures here

Thu, 18 Oct 2012 00:40:37 EDT

Koil posted : Looks friggin fantastic! Nice job.

I'm always one to ask this, as I'm always curious about it, but feel free to not respond...but do you mind if I ask the ballpark figure on it?

Helps me gauge what type of work costs what.

Did you do this on your own or hire?
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Re: Deck/Screen room project is finally complete! Pictures here

Tue, 16 Oct 2012 15:17:00 EDT

dandelion posted : I LOVE my screen room for my back porch... it has gotten a LOT of use and I am sure you will enjoy yours also. Looks great!

Re: Deck/Screen room project is finally complete! Pictures here

Tue, 16 Oct 2012 12:35:29 EDT

Bruschi posted : Nice Job!

Re: Deck/Screen room project is finally complete! Pictures here

Tue, 16 Oct 2012 12:03:12 EDT

Camelot One posted :

said by sparks:

I like how you tied in the roof on the back.

Thanks. The idea for that actually came from another member of the forum. I forget who it was, but I used his porch build and input for inspiration.

Re: Deck/Screen room project is finally complete! Pictures here

Tue, 16 Oct 2012 12:01:16 EDT

sparks posted : AWESOME and you can start on mine next week :)
I like how you tied in the roof on the back.
Is that major work and a super contractor?

Re: Deck/Screen room project is finally complete! Pictures here

Tue, 16 Oct 2012 10:03:03 EDT

Camelot One posted : Its a Craftsman for sure, though I have no idea the vintage. I think it is the quietest compressor I have ever heard. Its on loan from my wife's grandfather. Those old timers always have the best tools.

Re: Deck/Screen room project is finally complete! Pictures here

Mon, 15 Oct 2012 20:54:10 EDT

anon posted : Very nice, indeed!

What really caught my eye though, is that old air compressor! All cast iron block and jugs. Would cost a lot to replace with one as good.

What is it? A 1970's Craftsman? Jealous.

Re: Deck/Screen room project is finally complete! Pictures here

Mon, 15 Oct 2012 20:39:31 EDT

PoloDude posted : Nice Job!

Re: Deck/Screen room project is finally complete! Pictures here

Mon, 15 Oct 2012 17:21:15 EDT

Camelot One posted : I had to order the mini-track from do-it-best.com. No one in town had it or could order it. There were a few listings on amazon, but the bronze was out of stock at the time.

But the fast-track is sold at Lowes. In the store it is with the rest of the screen materials. On the website, search for "Screen Tight Base" or "Screen Tight Cap". They don't specifically call it fast-track, but it is the same product.

Nevermind, I was thinking of the wrong product. Its the regular track that Lowes sells.

Re: Deck/Screen room project is finally complete! Pictures here

Mon, 15 Oct 2012 16:09:17 EDT

Jack_in_VA posted : Not sure what you want. They call it and refer to "Fast Track".

Home › Products › FAST Track

FAST Track

NEW... 100% Hidden Fasteners
Self-Mating 1"x2"Channels allow Unlimited Configurations
White or Bronze powder coated extruded aluminum
Easy 2 part system for framing and structural elements
Screen from interior or exterior of porch quickly

Re: Deck/Screen room project is finally complete! Pictures here

Mon, 15 Oct 2012 15:59:16 EDT

ddrant posted : Darn..... they seem to sell the Screen Tight "mini Track" but not the "Fast Track" that I'm looking for.

»www.screentight.com/prod-fasttrack.shtml

Re: Deck/Screen room project is finally complete! Pictures here

Mon, 15 Oct 2012 15:42:00 EDT

Jack_in_VA posted : »www.amazon.com/Screen-Tight-MINI···05TI4GW6

Re: Deck/Screen room project is finally complete! Pictures here

Mon, 15 Oct 2012 15:31:27 EDT

ddrant posted : Looks Great!

Where did you purchase the Screen Tight Mini Track for your project? I've been looking at getting their FAST Track product for my covered patio, but haven't found a place where I can price it out and/or purchase it from.

Re: Deck/Screen room project is finally complete! Pictures here

Mon, 15 Oct 2012 14:29:45 EDT

Camelot One posted :

said by jjoshua:

Very nice. Where's the grill?

It is up against the rails on the outside section. You can see it in the second to last shot. Just a small 2 burner, so it looks quite tiny out there. At some point I'll probably build some planter boxes to sit on either side of it.

Re: Deck/Screen room project is finally complete! Pictures here

Mon, 15 Oct 2012 13:56:44 EDT

alkizmo posted : That's something Im considering to do in the years to come so we can enjoy our backyard minus the mosquitos.

Plus it would be a good anteroom in winter where the kids could go play in the snow, then come back in without ending up directly in the kitchen with tons of snow falling off the coats/boots.

Re: Deck/Screen room project is finally complete! Pictures here

Mon, 15 Oct 2012 13:32:38 EDT

PSWired posted : Excellent transformation. Nice work!

Re: Deck/Screen room project is finally complete! Pictures here

Mon, 15 Oct 2012 13:19:03 EDT

sempergoofy posted : Looks great. May you have many hours of enjoyment sitting on it.
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Re: Deck/Screen room project is finally complete! Pictures here

Mon, 15 Oct 2012 13:02:29 EDT

jjoshua posted : Very nice. Where's the grill?

Deck/Screen room project is finally complete! Pictures here

Mon, 15 Oct 2012 12:35:52 EDT

Camelot One posted : It has taken almost 15 months, but the Deck/Screen room portion of my backyard project is finally complete. I could not have done this without the expert advice of others, some of which came from this forum. Thank you all for your help!

I still need to finish the walkway and put in the plants, but I think I am going to wait until the spring for that.

For anyone wondering, the final dimensions are:
Covered section: 17x12
Outside section: 12x7.5

Picking through over 100 photos of this wasn't easy. If anyone wants more, I can send you a picasa link.

Old falling down deck removed
yard shot
yard shot
yard shot
The limestone removed from 1 footing hole
footings poured. 18
front row of blocking is to support under-skirt
continuous boards for each section. only visible break is at the door
retaining wall work
retaining wall complete
stained
start of framing day 1
outside framing
more framing
electrical work - 4 lights, a fan, and speaker wire
ceiling shot
wood construction nearly finished
stained
screws for hidden fastener screen rails (this part sucked)
screens installed
Finished!
stained glass in the top angles
view from the back door