Small bits of exposed wood that will need capped

The alternative rail idea we came up with on the spot, because the decking board just didn't seem to go well now that we're using the trim for the posts and horizontal boards *

Side by side rail comparison

Better representation of the true colors

This just looks better, we think, though it isn't what we had initially had in mind -- the use of the trim for the posts and horizontal boards was a makeshift solution when we found that a railing system matching the decking wasn't available! But I really like the way it looks like this.

Ten minutes past noon: Don illustrating the shade provided by the solar overhang. This is where there's a gap due to Kailyn's dormer above.

Shading on living room windows at the same time of day (and the guys working on the deck across the way)

Butterfly on butterfly weed

Spicebush swallowtail on the butterfly weed

Shading at 1:30pm

Shading below Kailyn's room at 1:30pm

Deck railing in progress

From under the not-yet-screened-in-porch

Norm working on the railing

Kildeer out near Jimmy's stream

Another pic of the kildeer

Showing how well he blends in with the rocks

Lattice going up under the deck

Another lattice pic

Pull-down attic ladder

Air handler / geothermal unit for the upstairs, situated in the attic above Connor's room. *

View of the deck and new rails through the dining room.

Duct for cool return air from basement to the upstairs air handler. The grill will go between the masonry heater and the wall - a low-utility space anyway.

South side view

The deck rail with top board installed