To: Nancy Meyers

From: Blake Wells

Date: February 15, 2022

Subject: Progress Report

Spokane Backyard Deck Restoration Progress Report

Purpose of Report:
The purpose of this report is to inform management of the progress made on a backyard deck
modification. The job was started on June 15, 2020, customer wanted to replace existing wood boards
with composite boards, this report is written on July 5, 2020.

Task list and estimated dates:

1. Thorough inspection of deck (June 16) 6. Remove all face boards (June 22)
2. Power wash deck (June 17) 7. Sand face boards for reuse (July 2)
3. Measurements and Calculations (June 8. Pickup composite boards (July 4)
17) 9. Install composite boards (July 10)
4. Call in an order for desired composite 10. General cleanup
boards (June 17-18) 11. Final inspection
5. Purchase all tools and equipment
needed (June 18-19)

Task June July

Inspection
Power wash deck
Measurements and
calculations
Order composite boards
Tools and equipment acquired
Face boards removal
Face boards sanded
Composite boards acquired
Composite boards installation
General cleanup
Final inspection
Work accomplished Work remaining
Work accomplished
June:
 Thorough inspection of deck exterior completed on June 16.
 Deck was power washed and cleaned to help with sanding and removal process, completed on
June 17.
 Precise measurements were taken for a general idea of the size of deck, and number of
materials needed, completed June 17.
 Order placed for the composite boards (Special Order), completed June 18.
 Tools and equipment were acquired prior to deck board removal, June 18.
 All face boards being replaced were removed, June 24.
 Order of composite decking was picked up, July 3.

Problems Encountered:
Upon removal of the face and deck boards, rotting was persistent throughout the whole deck structure
because of poor weather proofing. Rotting was seen in most of the joists, support beams, and part of
the siding on the house.

Work Remaining:
July:
 Replacement of all rotting joists.
 Replacement and repair to rotting siding on side of house.
 Replacement of support beams.
 Sufficient weatherproofing application.
 Installation of composite boards.
 General cleanup.
 Final inspection.

Conclusion:
The project was going on schedule until rotting was discovered. The client was informed and was
completely aware of the extra time and service costs. We will be back on track after deck is repaired and
proper weather proofing is applied. The sanded and repaired boards were used to replace the rotting
joists.

Recommendations:
I recommend pushing back future projects because of the set back of this project.