Week Two. I never got around to posting anything yesterday so I'll just post two days in one today. I'll let the photos do the talking.

Day 1 of week 2 - The cement is poured into the sonotubes in the holes. These will support the new structure. Their depth will mean no chance  of anything shifting or heaving due to frost.

The supports along the edge of the deck.

Day 2 of Week 2 - The pressure treated lumber that will make up the "bones" of the new deck. There was pressure treated lumber under the old deck. Some of it was still in pretty good shape after over 20 years of service but parts were rotted and there was a small ant colony that had to be dispatched. Since we're covering it out with Fiberon decking we thought it would be prudent to put something under it that would last as long as the decking. Fiberon has a 25 year warranty against fading and limited lifetime warranty for performance. Although in good shape, it was unlikely the old deck supports would have lasted another 25 years.

The holes are all filled in and it's starting to slowly look more like a back yard again and less like the surface of the moon.

There is a definite "dip" when you get to the deck area from the back yard but, when everything is done, the deck will be close to level with the yard - maybe a step or two down.

The last hole to be filled - as soon as the severed pool line is repaired.