Three days ago we completed the deck part of the deck. Yesterday Michael cut away the sheathing that covered the doorway to the deck. Then we read the installation instructions, looked all over for shims, gave it up as a hopeless hunt, and went into town for shims, ice and water flexible flashing, and some lumber to adjust window rough openings. Yes, we should have framed the ROs correctly last October, but who knew the standard dimensions of a window back then? Not us! It saved us nearly $5,000 to go with standard sizes. We will get to windows soon. Today we installed the East Door.

Not exactly a Rembrandt, but looks good to me.

Taking two full days to install one door seems ridiculous, but we had to learn about the ice and water flashing. Wish we had known about it when Irene's door went in last October. Right now, it is a joy to walk onto the deck without having to walk around the outside of the house.

Michael is contemplating how we will put up railing.

I think we need a name for the deck. Something like the Liana Deck...only more appropriate for our project. If we move chickens into the back yard, it will rapidly become the Poop Deck. But chickens aren't allowed while Irene rules this roost, so interim suggestions are welcomed.