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The pictures on this page are all from April 26th 2006.  About 3 years after
they were put up.  The treated wood has held up well.

Four main brace support the deck.  Each is attached to the tree with a 10 inch lag screw and a 8 inch lag screw.  8x1 inch bolts
hold the brace joints together.  Three bolts are used for this.  The top picture shows a side view of the brace.  The bottom pic is looking at the brace turned 90 degrees head-on.


 


 


 


 

2x4's were used to complete flooring of the deck.  Using 2x4's for the flooring was an important part
in making the deck super strong.