The deck landing was just a little off level and caused water to collect between the joists. Over the years, the weather and rain had their way with the trees that had been taken from forests, nature’s way to reclaim the materials for future use.

The project involved some demolition to remove the old rotten material, some innovative design to lessen the cost of the repair and then the rebuild.

Nature doing her best to reclaim the trees.

The final result below.

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Rhode Island • August 2020