Big weekend

We had a big weekend this weekend. We got after it bright and early on Saturday morning. First order of business was to move the existing sprinklers from under where the new deck will be, into their new positions. First project, first problem. It was originally thought that we would only need one step going from the deck to the ground. This would put the sprinklers 12" out from the edge of the deck framing. After the sprinklers had been rerouted and filled back in, it was realized we'd actually need 2 steps, and 24" for our new sprinklers. Thankfully they only sell sprinkler pipe in 25' lengths and Dad was willing to rip out his just finished job. Framing began with the 6x6 posts that will support the pergola. Next the pressure treated ledger board was attached to the house using a hammer drill and some expanding masonry bolts. We then started cutting joists to length and nailing the hangers on for support. The area under the pergola is all framed out, while the rest of the deck only has intermittent joists throughout. This week I'll be filling in the joist hangers with nails, patching any dings or holes on the exposed framing, and start staining our rim joists and pergola beams. We didn't get as much done as we would have liked but all in all, a good day was had.