I had to replace a L-shaped porch with six columns with that Saddle colored Trex... had to jack the columns up with 2x4’s and bottle jacks to remove and install the new material. Did it in two days with another contractor... I like the picture frame and two tone scheme you got going their 👍🏼
I’m building a deck right now and appreciate your inspiration! I’m also thinking to use Saddle color and like the contrast with the sandy color. Best wishes buddy.
No need to rout a groove in the whole back side of the solid outer board. Plot and mark your layout and and one plunge each with a biscuit joiner does the trick! way faster too...But yeah looks great, just a tip from a fellow builder :)
Great job on the deck ,mitered joints are perfect 👌 hope to build one in the future, no more wood for me after watching this since I live in the desert 🌵
I'm replacing everything horizontal on my old deck with composite. Doing the best I can! Noticed the gap between boards was about a 1/4". Any advice on a nice gap size?
Toe Blake agreed and as a home owner he did a good job but as a professional there are also other issues I’d have with this deck. Membrane and flashing between the home an ledger to prevent rotting of the home in that area. The concrete footing seems level with grade which may allow/cause rotting of the post later on. Also the blocking should have a membrane over it also. The decking laying flat won’t rot but the blocking over time will because it will hold moisture between the two flat surfaces. The U.S. minimal building code isn’t good enough. I’ve been in this business over 30 years and have had to replace/repair many decks that were well within in “lifespan” of treated lumber because of people trying to save a little money and skipping simple steps.
Great looking deck. I'm about to replace some old wood decking with composite decking. How far over the frame did you put the lip of the picture frame? I hope my question makes sense. Thanks
It's been a couple summers and winters since the video. Are you still happy with the product? What are the pros and cons versus wood, as far as living with the product?
Good question. The pros are fairly obvious: no staining, rotting, fading. Cons are it gets very hot and line needles tend to get in the spaces between the boards. All and all though we still love it. Everytime I get on it it looks just as good as the day we installed it
How has the 16 inch on center framing worked out with the composite? I'm seeing most instructing us to use 12 inch width. I'd like to save the lumber if possible.
@@adventuresofahandyman4446 I went with the 16 inch centers. The deck is about 500 square feet and it looks great. No issues so far having used the 16'. Thanks again
Surprised you’re allowed to concrete the support posts directly on the ground and still meet building code. I was always under the impression the concrete pillars were a requirement and that the posts had to be attached to the .
Yep. I guess it varies from state to state. I've had inspectors check my work. I think it has to do with the geographic location. Not much freezing around here
Yes, they expand and contract but from my experience mostly they will contract. New structure will dry on shrink some That deck is over a year old and there is now a very small gap at that miter. Maybe an 8th inch
I've heard that and it concerned me but this is my personal deck. It's been installed almost a year now. I was on it last week and I guarantee it's SOLID. I stood on 1 foot in between joists and jumped up and down. SOLID.
@@jacobdelk8780 this deck will have a post mounted to the surface. I like for my decks to have the support beams and post inset a foot or so so the deck is a little cantilevered. I like that look so that the posts and beam isn't quite as eye catching
@@adventuresofahandyman4446 I work by myself I do like the counter livre look and idea and building technique you used just in general always think a post from the ground up for a handrail last longer
Was a permit not required on this for some reason? Noticed you buried your posts. That's a no, no here, but maybe it's different in your area. Deck looks good
@@adventuresofahandyman4446 well for the people who are wairing headphones his comments are spot on and it only takes a few minutes to even out the volume and make a quality video
That end laying flat for the picture frame is going to rot so fast but look on the bright side in a couple years when you do a repair video maby you will have a chance to get a good volume editing program
Great job Matt, Gotta good looking deck going in, and this time I see you brought out the entire crew to help out! Stay safe brother.
David Dillon yes sir. Thanks David. I appreciate it
I had to replace a L-shaped porch with six columns with that Saddle colored Trex... had to jack the columns up with 2x4’s and bottle jacks to remove and install the new material.
Did it in two days with another contractor...
I like the picture frame and two tone scheme you got going their 👍🏼
Good to find out I m not the only carpenter without his shirt on. great job
Dude that is an amazing job and having the entire family involved beautiful God Bless and be safe. 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Thanks! I was very proud to have them with me!
Nice work matt!!! Love how you got the whole crew helping!!
Honest Lee Handyman heck yeah. Gotta earn ya keep. 😁
Adventures of a Handyman definitely!!
Great build guys excellent finish Greetings from UK! In process of doing mine I'm a total beginner. This helped! Thank you.
Looks good Matt. It’s always fun working as a family.
Terry Davis yep. Glad to get the girls involved
I’m building a deck right now and appreciate your inspiration! I’m also thinking to use Saddle color and like the contrast with the sandy color. Best wishes buddy.
I wish my family wold be engaged in what I do like yours is! Great job man!
looks great
Great job!
Well Buba, mass laminating between wood and composite is a kiss of death for the deck framing. Always cover the wood with a peal and stick
Good job man
Nice job.
I have a DEWALT biscuit jointer that I set on a 1/8in. piece of mdf and set for a 0 biscuit worked PERFECT no need to router or rip a slot
.You got some operation going thereLooking good
Artur Skobodzinski thanks!
New subscriber from 'The Handyman' reference... super smooth install, looking great. Thanks for sharing!
Hey man! Glad to have you
What an amazing project! You made the experience look easy, beautifully photographed and narrated too. You've inspired me!
Awesome! I have another deck like this to build soon. I hope to get some really good footage
Good job. Funny comment at the end.
Looks great need some hand rails 42 inches tops and steps with rails 36 in top outer edge of tread
No need to rout a groove in the whole back side of the solid outer board. Plot and mark your layout and and one plunge each with a biscuit joiner does the trick! way faster too...But yeah looks great, just a tip from a fellow builder :)
Great idea!
Great
Blocking ON EDGE in the first bay on both sides for a picture frame 16 inches on center and as needed in corner ???
Great job on the deck ,mitered joints are perfect 👌 hope to build one in the future, no more wood for me after watching this since I live in the desert 🌵
I'm replacing everything horizontal on my old deck with composite. Doing the best I can! Noticed the gap between boards was about a 1/4". Any advice on a nice gap size?
Well done man!!! Should have installed a water barrier on your joist and beam. Everything else is perfect to me. Enjoy your deck as much as you can.
Toe Blake agreed and as a home owner he did a good job but as a professional there are also other issues I’d have with this deck. Membrane and flashing between the home an ledger to prevent rotting of the home in that area. The concrete footing seems level with grade which may allow/cause rotting of the post later on. Also the blocking should have a membrane over it also. The decking laying flat won’t rot but the blocking over time will because it will hold moisture between the two flat surfaces. The U.S. minimal building code isn’t good enough. I’ve been in this business over 30 years and have had to replace/repair many decks that were well within in “lifespan” of treated lumber because of people trying to save a little money and skipping simple steps.
@@atrumphasmatis6719 Agreed... I was soft on my comment, pointing at only one thing. DIYer should make some more research, so easy with internet.
Nice work! Funny comment 😂
Josef Millis 😁😁🤣🤣
Great looking deck. I'm about to replace some old wood decking with composite decking. How far over the frame did you put the lip of the picture frame? I hope my question makes sense. Thanks
We usually go 1.25" to 1.5". That allows for the thickness of the fascia board that will be installed and a .5" or so of overhang
@@adventuresofahandyman4446 Thank you, sir! Your videos are extremely helpful!
It's been a couple summers and winters since the video. Are you still happy with the product? What are the pros and cons versus wood, as far as living with the product?
Good question. The pros are fairly obvious: no staining, rotting, fading. Cons are it gets very hot and line needles tend to get in the spaces between the boards. All and all though we still love it. Everytime I get on it it looks just as good as the day we installed it
How has the 16 inch on center framing worked out with the composite? I'm seeing most instructing us to use 12 inch width. I'd like to save the lumber if possible.
I've built approximately 10 decks with 16" joist with absolutely no issues but going 12" in center probably wouldnt add much to the cost
@@adventuresofahandyman4446 I went with the 16 inch centers. The deck is about 500 square feet and it looks great. No issues so far having used the 16'. Thanks again
Our table and chairs each have 4 small points holding them up. How does the 16" on center work under that?
nice job...cristian from : Miami wood decks & floors ...
Surprised you’re allowed to concrete the support posts directly on the ground and still meet building code. I was always under the impression the concrete pillars were a requirement and that the posts had to be attached to the .
Yep. I guess it varies from state to state. I've had inspectors check my work. I think it has to do with the geographic location. Not much freezing around here
Why no gap at the miters ? do those boards not expand and contract ???
Yes, they expand and contract but from my experience mostly they will contract. New structure will dry on shrink some
That deck is over a year old and there is now a very small gap at that miter. Maybe an 8th inch
You could have used a 1/2" router with a slot cutting bit, it would have been a little easier to cut the groove
Thomas Giaquinto definitely. That came up while we were working. I'll be investing in one soon. Thanks!
Trex has a router bit to make that groove.
You can block upright e vroom every 16 inches on. Center
Any ideas? Steel frame & composite on top?
Not right off. Maybe treated 1x4’s down 1st?
which brand is this please?
Trex
Never, ever wear flip flops when working with power tools.
dont be a pussy...wear what pain level you can take....
Scott snyder What a great piece of advice for the kids out there! Moron.
@@gwarlow all my advice is good...your pain tolerance is obviously quite low....man up you pussy.
no flashing against the house?
This is a free standing deck
Those joist look like 16 inches with is too wide spacing for composite deck for good support.
I've heard that and it concerned me but this is my personal deck. It's been installed almost a year now. I was on it last week and I guarantee it's SOLID. I stood on 1 foot in between joists and jumped up and down. SOLID.
Why don't you run 4x4 from ground to top of hand rail?
@@jacobdelk8780 this deck will have a post mounted to the surface. I like for my decks to have the support beams and post inset a foot or so so the deck is a little cantilevered. I like that look so that the posts and beam isn't quite as eye catching
@@adventuresofahandyman4446 I work by myself I do like the counter livre look and idea and building technique you used just in general always think a post from the ground up for a handrail last longer
@@jacobdelk8780 maybe so but these will be aluminum posts. When I use wood I run it down inside the joists and bolt it in
Tew buh eights
safety glasses firmly in place.
How not to cut on a table saw
Was a permit not required on this for some reason? Noticed you buried your posts. That's a no, no here, but maybe it's different in your area.
Deck looks good
I hate these RUclips videos when they can't get the sound right
I know right?! If I were you I wouldnt watch them. Much less take the time to whine about them. Dummy! 🤣🤣😂🤣🤣
@@adventuresofahandyman4446 well for the people who are wairing headphones his comments are spot on and it only takes a few minutes to even out the volume and make a quality video
That end laying flat for the picture frame is going to rot so fast but look on the bright side in a couple years when you do a repair video maby you will have a chance to get a good volume editing program
Dang! You sure are full of complaints!🤣 Is there someone with a gun to your head making you watch? Move on son
you did not show what you did at the start so no help
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Hillbilly building...
Coulda used some help from some drunk leprechauns! 🤣🤣🤣. Thanks for commenting Mr. O'Donnell.