Spent several days helping a buddy replace 1/3 of his deck, after 20 + years it was failing and built poorly to begin with.
Replacing all the joists and went to 2x6 decking.
Stained it all prior to installation.
Milo the Shepard and Buddy the Corgi kept a close eye on the whole thing.
Took several good stick throwing breaks much to Milo’s delight… ok, mine too.
Milo will probably be bummed when I don’t show up tomorrow to play, he’s such a character