I spent the weekend building out a deck off of our patio this weekend. We started a couple of weeks ago by pouring cement for the support beams out on the far edge, and then really started it up on Saturday.

We also decided to use Trex composite decking since we're here in the northwest. We also went with Chinook Lumber on a recommendation, and it was well worth it. They're a smallish lumber shop with the small-town lumber shop feel. Highly recommended for any decently sized wood project of any sort. Skip HD or Lowe's and go with them.

Saturday was pretty good, with only two short pauses for some rain storms. Got about 60% of the framing done

Sunday sucked. Rained the whole day nice and hard. Finished the framing and started laying decking boards

Monday was much better weather of course since my help was only around till noon.

It's now Tuesday morning around 5:15am, and there isn't a damned cloud in the sky.

As you can tell from the picture we aren't quite done yet. We decided to push out from 13ft to 14ft. Stairs and benching/railing need to be finished as well.

update: Some more details on Trex: "As an added benefit of your Trex deck, you are helping the environment because Trex is made primarily with recycled plastic grocery bags, reclaimed pallet wrap and waste wood."