What about a metal one. It would be a lot cheaper, put up in one day and easy to sell or dispose of when you replace it in 3 years. I’m looking to have one built in Jasper but HOA won’t let me build a metal one.
@palmettomoon Just yesterday we used
SkyBryte OSPHO Rust Inhibiting Coating
from Sherwin Williams yesterday. Metal posts were rusting. Paint or apply it with a spray bottle then come back in a little while after it dries and apply a metal paint product.
I'm re-doing my deck boards and replacing the posts and railings. Is there a reason not to install the posts and cut the decking around the posts versus notching the posts and putting them on top of the decking? I've seen to done both ways and would rather put them on top but don't want to...
I have paid someone for 3 rental properties. It isn't expensive and I think it's not really a DIY project. Sometimes economy costs. Hire a pro. I'll be glad to send you my guy's info. He will tell you exactly what it will cost over the phone with pictures.
Thanks for posting this.
Not to hijack your post, but here's another one:
Google: Dick Proenneke in Alone in the Wilderness. PBS did a series about him
He started building his cabin when he was in his early 50s and I think he lived there until he was about 80. Had to move to civilization when...