How to Build an Octagonal Deck

Step 24: The End

That's it guys. I am not going to talk about the stairs, we all have been there.
Any comments good or bad are appreciated. Suggestions are also welcome but I don't plan on another octagonal deck.
This is my first instructable and it has been interesting. 

A couple of things;
-I sanded and refinished the deck in 2009. I probably will do it again in 2012.
-The reason for pushing the deck planks tight together came from my local lumber yard person who noted that shrinkage will occur  regardless, but less with cedar than PT. His opinion has been vidicated since very little shrinkage has ocurred. My fence pressure treated fenceplanks have shrunk about 1/2 inch in width in the last 6 years. 
-The deck has been very sturdy, even when a full band with instruments has been playing on it, no shaking or bouncing. (good lattice.)

Comments

[sfrazier]

Sorry about the gazebo dimension, but it worked out beautifully. The extensions really enhance the overall appearance. But as the whole thing goes it's an incredibly beautiful deck. Let me know when you have some free time to build in my yard. :D

[cobourgdave]

Many thanks for your kind comments. Indeed this was a "oh darn" moment with my wife and myself. The tent was great, except... ! Regardless we agreed it was a beautiful tent at a good price, and decided to adjust for it.

[Schuyler]

Beautifully done. However, if your posts are all laid out perfectly to begin with, I see no point structurally(at all) for the sub-frame.

[cobourgdave]

Excellent point. You could indeed skip the foundation with a perfect layout of the posts. I included this substructure because it provides a way of laying the deck without concern for post shift due to freezing and thawing as well as ground shift. And yes, I admit, I don't think I ever layed out anything perfectly and the foundation structure allows for a lot of "oops" moments. Thanks for your comment.