Finally done with the deck project as of today. I fixed the sag in the doors and installed new screen, painted the hinges and latches with por15, installed the downspout and touched up the stain here and there. I got 90% of it done before the heat arrived, but the last few days have been brutal. The thermometer on the deck went over 100°f just about every day the last week. I worked in the shade as much as possible, but I'm still a little crispy. Gald to be done. Next project will be an inside job. Firewood will be nice and dry once this heat leaves.
I was just scrolling quickly through this so apologies if it was already mentioned, but I really like the way the basketweave pattern of the deck boards echoes the brick/paver pattern down below.