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Hey! Good question. I don’t feel qualified to give an answer, as I haven’t put a roof on the deck. There are lots of good building tutorials on RUclips, however, so I am sure someone out there has your answer just ready to go. Good luck!!

@hauntinghouse you could've thrown out a quick guess though. Dang

Howdy. I didn’t use fasteners. The 4x4’s fit pretty well in the concrete footers, as long as you make sure the footers aren’t banged up before you leave the store. I used shims fill any gaps I did discover. I tried plastic footers for a small platform I made between the deck and a pool I installed the high side. They worked pretty well, FYI. Hope this helps! Have fun with your build!

@@hauntinghouse thanks! 👌👍

Awesome! Cool. Thanks for sharing and here’s to your port project going great.

How did you attach your posts to the blocks? I'm gonna build a porch on my manufactured home and don't understand how it attaches

Howdy. Thanks and excellent question! Totally depends on the local codes. You could need one. And that is legally all I can say about that. :) Be well!

@@hauntinghouse Thanks for responding, buddy.

Good luck on your ideas!

Wait, you DON’T hear this music when you do forms?!

Off the top of my head, the ones you assemble yourself. Size and materials used will then increase the base price of the shed. Pre-made sheds delivered to your location will be the more expensive, but ultimately it all depends on what features you need and how secure you want the shed. Hope that helps. Be well!

100% agreed! Was there during college from 88-93 so we trained together! Small world. Sounds like your amazing journey is still unfolding. Awesome!

Ha! Don’t tell George I copied him. Glad you enjoyed the intro. Be well!

Tom! Holy Crap! Kathy and I we’re just talking about you. You helped create so many great memories in the club for so many students. I have heard that I don’t know how many times from people over the years. I hope you know that.

@@hauntinghouse Hi Sam, thank you. I have a lot of great memories from the karate club.

@@tomgonya1375 Excellent. Arnie’s or your choice on me sometime? Would love to get caught up. Send me a DM if you want. Be well!

Hi Sam. Would like to catch up. Let me know when.

@@tomgonya1375 Yes Sir!

Hey, Antoinette! What an interesting question. Per the USDA website, we also are in a 5a/5b zone. BUT! If you go by the plants we buy that live or die we are in a 4a/4b. We have had very minor settling over the years, and I attribute most of that to the fill used when the house was built by the previous owners. It was a bit sandy. Not uncommon in the area given it was all under a 1+ mile ice sheet at one time. What a great question. Thank you for asking it.

Howdy. My blocks are not level to each other. The 4x4's resting in the blocks (to which the boards connect) are different lengths. See 2:18 for example. The blocks and the 4x4's are placed/cut to ensure the boards above them are level. It's not building from the ground up, per se, but rather from the deck downward. Picture your deck hovering in space exactly where you want to plant it. Now picture blocks beneath it. With slopes in two directions, your leveled blocks will all be different, yet readily measurable, distances from the bottom of the deck. Then you cut your supports to match each of those differences. That’s why I started from the corner closest to the ground and built the frame from there. The deck was my guide once I pictured where it was going. Feel like I should have some sort of “free the sculpture from the stone” inspirational quote here or something because that kind of applies. I hope that makes sense and helps. You got this!

Thank you for stopping by! Be well.

Thanks for the kind words. Be well!

Thanks Andy.

Hey Stephen! Tuffblocks are pretty cool. I used them recently for a platform I built from the deck to a pool I installed last year. They worked great. I hope your build goes well.

Hey Joseph. You what now? Yes. I have them. They are well used, and definitely not antiques or anything like that. Late 90’s? 2000, maybe?

@@hauntinghouse what's your email address?

Ha! Okay. strongarmlabs@gmail.com

Ivory. Cool! I wish you a great build and lots of good memories. Thanks for the kind words! Be well. 😀

Linda. Truly sorry for your loss. Let me leave this “Hug of Support” for you right here in case you ever need one. I have 100% faith in you that you will complete that list. You got this! Be well and thank you for the kind words.

Hey Jackson! Thanks for the comment, and best of luck on your own design. Short answer: yes. Ease of access. Ascetics. And the local wildlife uses the open space for shelter during the winter, giving us lots of enjoyment from watching them fly or scurry beneath it. Win-Win in our eyes. Be well!

Thanks. All the wifey’s idea. She gets the credit. Be well!

Very accurate. Be well and thanks!

@ranzamaceanruig Thanks for the kind words. I prepared the ground by first convincing it that its longtime martial arts instructor Tanaka had sent it an invitation to compete in the secretive Kumite. There, it became fast friends with Jackson who was brutally injured by the reigning Kumite champion Chong Li. That’s when the preparations happened via an intense training MONTAGE. Then, and only then, was I able to ensure a flat surface beneath each block. I‘d dig away the grass, place the block, put a level on it, then level the ground beneath it by strategically removing/adding more dirt before tamping the soil. Eventually the ground defeated the cheating Chong Li in the final round! And there was much rejoicing. Hope this helps! Stay well.

@@hauntinghouse Well, I was gonna try to copy your method until you mentioned all of the required martial arts prerequisites . Unfortunately I don't know any martial arts, and I certainly don't know anyone named "Jackson". Thanks anyway.

@@ranzamaceanruig Bummer. Maybe you could just level the ground like I mentioned but without the proper training I don’t know what will happen. I had to defeat an entire ninja clan before the local Lowe’s would even sell me shims. You don’t want to know what I had to do to buy the lumber.

@@hauntinghouse Man, I'm glad I don't have to prove myself like that at my Lowe's. Even on my best day I would have a hard time with just one ninja. Those guys freak me out to begin with and I'm not as young as I used to be. But you know what? I'm just gonna throw caution to the wind and try it WITHOUT proper ground prep other than leveling and all. I mean, heck, this is still AMERICA, right? Land of hopes and dreams? My pioneer ancestors carved-out a living without even knowing what a ninja was, or probably even who Jackson is. I'm in! Thanks Sam, you ROCK!

@@ranzamaceanruig By God and in the holy name of Harry S Truman, you are right! I should be thanking YOU! Your rousing speech on the fortitude and industrious resilience of your forebears has ignited a red, white, and blue fire in my soul! No more will I accept side quests from large retail chains in order to purchase common goods and wares. No longer will I suffer the pointy tips of shuriken to simply mow my lawn. Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor? Hell no! I declare my independence from grueling training sessions with crude ropes, old men with sticks, and heavy rocks next to a river in the mountains. From this day on I will remember there is a little bit of Jackson in all of us that binds and unites humanity as one. So help me Jack Burton. My eternal thanks, gentle internet stranger. You have made the world a better place.

Dean. Just watched it. It looks good. Thanks for sharing the link. Be well.

Have you looked on Etsy? Lots of prop stores and price ranges to pick from. As for using the red, of course you can! It’s your project. Go crazy! Be well.

Ok thanks! Have a good day🙂

@@toni-da-bologna7006 You as well. I hope you find what you want.

I want to do this project but I’m not sure if the shield will be strong or not

Will, you're probably not going to see this reply, but the shields are in the middle actually. Removing the rolled outer edge DOES lower the overall rigidity. If you apply pressure to the sides they will bow a little at the sides. But, they will return to shape when you stop unless you really try to bend it. I have had people at cons manhandle them (to my horror) and they retained their shape just fine. I would not call them bendy. They have some durability even with the removal of the rolled outer edge. They are sleds after all. I've had one (My Hello Kitty shield. Love that thing.) resting almost upright on its edge in a stand for a few years with no deforming. I just move it a smidgen once or twice a year. Keeping it flat would eliminate any chance of it ever losing shape. Does that answer your question? Be well!

Thank you!!

@@willgranger1456 For cosplay? Absolutely strong enough. No question at all. Watch the beginning of the Hello Kitty build video to see the shield cut. I show different parts of the build process in that one.

@@willgranger1456 No problem! Stay safe, stay well.

The calm way home Thank you. It is. Props to my wife for that. Be well!

Thanks, Maila. Since it is a subscription based site can you give some insight on what they have that isn't available elsewhere, and where the plans come from? Thanks. Be well!

@@hauntinghouse It;s bullshit, she is on commission.

@@Andy-in8ej Yeah. I’d figured that or a bot. I was curious to see what happened if replied. Thanks for looking out for others!

Fadi Noir That’s good advice, Fadi. Thanks. I have been told both sides so often that next time I am going to fasten them before they dry. I lean towards that now. Be well!

I used bolts with brackets on the back. Initially a single bolt to hold the 2x6's in place when level, then I went back and added bolts and brackets. Hope this helps, John. Be well!

ZestyLemon Good evening. Great question. I’ve tried a couple different brands so far. I used Goof Off on these three sleds and the process went pretty well as you saw. But, it was expensive due to how many rattle cans I eventually bought. It took 2-3 per shield minimum. Then I bought a couple containers of Klean-Strip. Much more cost effective. But oddly very unpredictable. Some shields went okay. Some audibly laughed at me. The remover barley made a dent, as I once read somewhere. No idea why. The last three I stripped were like this. Even tried a heat gun AND the remover. They just laughed and called me names. So, you’re not alone my friend. Try the first brand I used. Give them a bit longer than 15 minutes. See if you like how it works if you’re not already using it. I am going to try Rust-Oleum’s Aircraft Remover next time. If that fails to impress I am going back to Goof Off with promises to never leave them again. And this time I’ll mean it. Hope this helps. Let us know. Be well!

Mark Yetman It is low, Mark. Guilty as charged. Been working on the RUclips learning curve since. Still, thanks for stopping by. Be well. Stay healthy!

Thank you Ryan for releasing a great product as this [ Check Details Here?> *WoodBlueprints. Com* ]. Most of the plans I have imagined in my mind are put down on your woodworking plans. This is more like a genius job. I love it!?

Adam De Larozza Thanks, Adam. Lincoln Logs would have been easier, I think. And cooler. Be well!

Nverinder716 Thanks for the kind words and have fun with your build! That’s awesome. I bet it will be great. Be well!

Super LUFFY The audio was recorded on a potato. Guilty as charged. This is good advice, for real. Be well!

Robot Robot Nah. You’re fine. We even saved you some (insert your fav drink/food here). Pull up a chair. The posts are not connected. All I did was check the footer tops at the store to make sure they were not damaged for a good fit. If there was a gap discovered afterwards, I used a plastic shim to snug the fit. So far no issues. Thanks and be well, stay well.

David Gravalese Hi, David. It cost me $1631 for everything. Footers to ropes. The swearing when making a mistake was absolutely free, thankfully. Be well!

Neel McClain Kind words, Neel. Thank you. I am grateful to the RUclips builder/maker community for all their amazing work. They get the credit. They inspired me to build this. And to over-engineer it! Next? Finishing up a Thanos damaged Captain America shield. Be well. Stay well!

Yeah, over engineer it's the way for yourself

@@kravchan Yupper. Be well!

L Neptune Yeah. Audio was not so hot. Agreed. I yelled at the potato as loud as I could but it didn’t help. Fresher potato next time? Thank you and please be well, stay well! 😀

Jeff Roseborough Thanks for the kind words, Jeff. Sounds like a great build with good bones to keep it strong and growing. Well done, sir!

Tyler M Ha! If you’re referring to the channel I think you are, it would have been the most tactical deck in the world. A deck you could comfortably wear and yet conceal.

Sam Girdich That’s the one. Also, thanks to you I went out and bought a long pry-bar for tearing out my brothers deck instead of just using his little crowbar that he offered.

Tyler M Oh? Cool. Not sure how I did that but I hope it worked well.

Shawn Adger Thanks for the kind words, Shawn. Also, “Basic with a few nice touches.” would summarize most humans. So well done on the metaphysical level, too.

Brian Flynn That’s good advice to share. Thank you. It never occurred to me to do that. I leveled the ground under every footer by hand, then double checked the footer itself after placement. I wonder about me sometimes....

I tried public shaming at first. I threatened to share their internet history of Space: 1999 binge watching, retro toy reviews, and video game lore. They pointed out I was actually looking at my own internet history. So instead I used Adjustable L Angles behind them. We never spoke of it again....

Hi Lynn. You don't connect them to the blocks. The tops are molded with a space on the top for the 4x4 post to fit into. Most of the time the fit is pretty good and level. Any gaps on the sides can be filled nicely with plastic shims. When selecting them in the store, perhaps bring a small piece of 4x4 or see if the store has one to check each block before you bring it home. Hope that helps. Be well, stay well.

Lynn Phan Hi and thanks. You don’t nail them in. They should fit snuggly in the footer top, with the weight of the deck keeping them in place. I had a few footers that had some wiggle room but plastic shims filled the gaps just fine. Hope that helps. Be well.