Before the deck was constructed, the steps on the right had to be removed. On the far left, you can see the railings for another set of steps that will be rebuilt and lead off the deck on the side of the house.
Flashing
The siding was cut to make room for the deck's ledger board. A waterproof membrane was applied before the ledger board was installed.
Ledger Board
Behind the ledger board, you can see the framing of the old side steps.
Post holes are dug and framing begins
Flashing over joists
Flashing was wrapped over the double joists to keep water out.
Ground cover
Landscape fabric under the deck helps keep plantlife from growing.
Cedar decking
Installation of railings
Cedar cladding on stringers
These are the steps to the backyard. To make the deck pretty, treated, rot-resistant framing and stair stringers are clad in cedar.
Cedar lattice under deck
The 4X4 wooden posts between the lattice panels are clad in stone.
