Determine layout: During the refurbishment of this deck, we upheld the existing framework, opting to revamp the upper deck boards, posts, and rails. Remarkably, a corner orientation emerged as the ideal site for my envisioned creation.
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Test fit: Employing a four-foot water trough, I strategically positioned it between the two posts to ensure its harmonious integration while conserving valuable deck space. This calibration proved to be impeccably fitting.
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Making braces: Fashioning a brace from a 2×6 plank, tailored to match the span between the two posts, I carefully positioned the plank atop the posts, meticulously aligning and delineating the angles. Utilizing a jigsaw, I deftly carved out each corner, facilitating a snug interlocking of the brace with the posts. Two identical reinforcements were subsequently fashioned.
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Drilling for plumbing: Once the primary brace was firmly in place, I positioned the spillway to verify that the inlet aligned centrally. Armed with the dimensions of the tubing, I proceeded to bore a hole measuring one and a half inches in diameter.
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