| Hot Tub Surround: Final Details / Final Scores(3 pm. - 5 p.m.) |
From "Warehouse Warriors"
episode WHW-205 |
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Red Team Activity Journal (3 p.m. - 5 p.m.) - Because the Red Team decides that extra support is needed for the stairs, 2 x 4s are cut to fit between the stair frames. Two pieces are added for each step (figure A), then attached with a nail gun from the sides.
- Decking boards are cut to 137" long for the steps. The team pre-drills holes before attaching the boards with decking screws.
- For privacy, the team decides to add corner lattice and spindles for the remaining deck area. The lattice is cut to two 91" pieces and attached to posts with a nail gun (figure B). Spindles are cut from 1 x 1 pressure-treated wood. Each spindle is cut to 32" and nailed into the railing. The railing is then attached to the frame.
- Cedar 2 x 4s are used as decorative railing, and edges of the steps are trimmed and routed for a finished appearance.
- Decking boards are cut and added to the back of the stairs.
- Then, the team adds 1" molding around the edges of lattice, then finishes the surround by sanding, trimming and routing the remaining areas.
Blue Team Activity Journal (3 p.m. - 5 p.m.) - The Red Team puts their artistry to good use and decides to create a sculptural roof for its unusual deck shape. After ripping redwood and pressure-treated lumber into over 50 pieces, holes are drilled 6" from each end.
- Each thin strip is threaded onto a metal dowel to create a roof lattice (figure C).
- Facing is added to the sides of the deck frame to cover the rough ends of the deck board. The ends are mitered to 45-degrees to wrap around the end. The facing is attached to the deck frame with screws.
- With the roof lattice already created, a frame is needed to support it. The team first cuts three beams to approximately 165" each. The beams are placed atop each of the three tall posts. Simpson brackets and screws are used to attach the beams and posts.
- To add the lattice strips, a hole is drilled through the middle of the head posts that will support the metal dowel.
- The team lifts the lattice into place and secures the dowel into the head post. The wood strips of the roof are separated to simulate the appearance of a Japanese fan (figure D).
The Final Moment When host Ed Del Grande sounds the horn, all work stops. The teams are given a chance to clear their work areas and check out the competitors' project before facing judgment by a team of professionals who "know" hot tubs inside and out! Score Summary: The Red Team receives high scores for the excellent construction techniques employed, as well as the deck's quality workmanship and finished appearance. Because of this, the Red Team receives high marks for design and execution. It was the Blue Team, however, that kept in mind that creativity weighs heaviest. The Blue Team's unusual deck shaped and fan-like overhang wins the high score! Base scores are determined using a 1-10 scale, 10 being the highest. For complete details on the judging/scoring process, click here. Red Team Score Sheets: Judge 1
Total Points: 56 Judge 2
Total Points: 60 Judge 3
Total Points: 71
Blue Team Score Sheets: Judge 1
Total Points: 72 Judge 2
Total Points: 80 Judge 3
Total Points: 89 Projects are tested for structural safety and local code requirements before being donated to charity. Want to know more about the products used on Warehouse Warriors? Click here for a complete list of tools, materials and supplies available to our teams. Want to experience the excitement of battle? Click here to apply for Warehouse Warriors!
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