*UPDATE*💰Cheap DIY Floating Deck💰 One Year, Q&A, Tips
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- Опубликовано: 6 апр 2022
- You guys had a lot of questions on how I built this 14ft floating deck. From the materials I used and tools to what I would have done different. I added on a sand area and a swing set. Deck blocks, how much wood, how many screws its all here. If you haven't seen the first video here is the link to it. If you have any other questions leave them in the comments of the video and I will answer them. SUBSCRIBE and hit the Notifications! #deckbuild #floatingdeck #diydeck
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I made a floating deck myself a few years ago. It always feels better when you do something yourself and not pay someone, unless you fuck it up lol!
It was very satisfying to do this project. Before this the only thing I put together was a dresser from wayfair🤣
Thank you for your honest comments. You’re a real and authentic DIY-er. We (DIY-ers) are not contractors, but homeowners who want to improve their homes by doing a job which is not their profession, but we have the guts and confidence to take the challenge. So, it is obvious that we don’t know everything. I watched many DIY-ers who pretend to talk like pros and make the job seem very complicated - this does not encourage a DIY-er. It is refreshing to watch your videos - Thank you.
Sorry for the late reply (1 year!). I appreciate your kind words. I am a diy er and intend to always speak this way. I feel it is ridiculous to speak like you know what you are doing when you don't! To show the mistakes and speak from the heart and be honest is the only way!
I like the boards running the way they are instead of across! You did a great job! Thanks for the breakdown!
@deborahapplewhite3052 thank you. Are they supposed to go the other way?
@@TheNeighborDominator That’s the way my front porch is and it’s a 20x18 with treated lumber, it wouldn’t have looked right goin the opposite way. You did a great job!
@deborahapplewhite3052 thank you. Does it matter which way the boards run?
I love this video… you’re so honest
Thank you! My mom taught me that!
Exactly the point, no need to over build, over spend. Only thing I see the wood looks beatup after a yr, maybe paint or stain will be helpful for appearances
I didn't water seal it right away because i didn't know. I bet it would look a lot better if i 🦭 it right away
Great video Clint! The only thing I would say is at the 6:00 mark you mentioned using nails. I would highly advise against nails and stay with the screws. The problem with nails is the freezing and thawing that we get eventually pushes the nail heads out. When I moved into my house, and refinished my deck; my wife and I pulled out all of the nails that were sticking up and replaced them with screws. It was a very tedious process, but the screws shouldn’t ever pop out since they tightly grab into the wood. Just a tip 👍🏼
I need to re-do the floor of mine & it had both nails & screws and this has been my question
Your deck is under a roof so it doesn't matter which way you lay the boards. Without a roof, I suppose the parallel to the house is better so when the 1 or 2 boards rot along the roof drip line, they are easier to replace. Other than that, it's your call. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻🇺🇸
That makes total sense! I appreciate the feedback. I would have never understood why I was told to do that. I do ornamental grass, not wood!
Thank you!
Good job , Thanks.
Thank you! The deck is still going strong!
Good Job, great video
Thank you! This was easier than putting together Legos for my kids. I'm hoping to do a little patio this year.
Great followu-up.
Thank you. People were asking for it so I gave it🤣
Just watched this update after the original video. Knowing now your reasoning and longevity expectations of this deck helps and I don't think you would've had as many critiques in the first video. This deck as built is inexpensive and will last well beyond what you need 👍
Thanks James. Ya man, this is just temporary. If I stay here I'm planning on a professional coming in and doing a trex deck. I built this same deck by my other sliding door but with treated wood. Holy cow is that stuff way heavier!
Great video Clint. Your deck looks great. I enjoy how you address the questions and critiques in a way that will help other people who are thinking of doing the same thing.
Thanks JD. I appreciate that. I guess I try to explain things in the simplest form. I'm a pizza guy so... I'm not at the highest edumacated level
I’m looking to extend my current deck. I appreciate all the information man!
I'm doing the same! I'm building a little guy this summer and will record that as well
@@TheNeighborDominator you can come build mine too!
Clint,
Great job on your videos re deck build. Not bad for a first timer.
I like a humble , down to earth guy who enjoys completing and learning from these build projects.
Deck looks good and I'm not surprised it works for you.
If I lived in your neck of woods I would be happy to use your expertise in lawn. I like your commitment, humor and genuine humility.
Sidney I appreciate your kind words. I'm not a fan of people pretending to know what they are doing and act professional about it. I just wanted to show anyone who wanted to build a deck that if I (who has not even put a Lego together) can do it, they can do this too. I'm thinking about doing a little patio by the other sliding door. Different dimensions but same concept. Still don't what I'm doing, but going to figure it out! Thanks for watching!
Sup dude, hey man awesome job on this video after a year still looking good👍🏽 i like the details you put in the video, keep up the good work!
Harry I really appreciate the kind words. I was going to do a little patio. What do you think?
Thats a great idea man! Do it, can’t wait to see the video bro, im still thinking of doing a small deck the same idea of the video you have it would be 16 by 13 ground deck lol im so afraid of starting it tho im not a hands on guy im afraid of screwing up but i guess i gotta start somewhere, but again can’t wait to see the patio deck vid it would be a great idea for you to do.
Super awesome job! I love the way you express that you’re not a professional but you used your head and your deck looks solid!
Do you have inspired a single mom to build a deck. Thank you!
I'm glad that I could inspire you. I am building a smaller patio this spring with the same concept. I honestly have no building skill and I made this with a kid from work. YOU CAN DO THIS!
I stumble onto your video… many years ago I did a floating deck so I wouldn’t have to pay more taxes and it came out great ..I used patio pavers though I didn’t know about those other blocks but I plan to do it in the house I’m in now and I think it was an omen that I stumbled on your video good job looks 👍🏼
The deck blocks are awesome. I'm glad I can help!
Very nice job! I'm getting ready to build a 10x10 deck. The only thing I would do differently is. On the small wood, I would place a 12"x12"x1" block underneath.
Great job overall.👏
By the way
Loved... the lawndrag.
🙏🏽🙏🏽thank you my man. Total diy deck from a guy who has no idea what he is doing. Kind of just went for it and filmed it! The drag is legit! I used it last week
Just found this - you are wonderful! Talking about how you're not a pro and all - hey, you got the thing DONE! I've been wanting to build a small floating deck for YEARS and looked up tons of videos, etc. but been afraid to try it on my own. Meanwhile you got it done, it looks good, it works, it's safe, and you've had fun using it! That's the whole point, right? Good work!
100% my friend. This honestly was easier than putting a dresser or shelf together. I want to build a smaller one for sure. If you need any help let me know! Clint.tnd@gmail.com
Agreed!! Love how you address your inexperience and still got it done. I'm also currently planning a floating deck and cycling through videos left and right. You just made it seem a lot easier to just go ahead and do it. Thanks @TheNeighborDominator
What were the smaller cut pieces of wood attached vertically to the joists? I thought if you had the deck blocks you wouldn’t need any other wood for support.
I felt i needed more support through the main walk way so I just added a few peices of wood to it.
I found your channel from the original deck video 😀
Really?! That's awesome.
I watched the first video of the deck build. You can get away with much with an on-grade deck .. just don't build elevated. I can't decide between impressed or amused .. probly a bit of both. Nice deck .. hope it lasts.
Thanks Terry. This video was to basically show if I can do it (grass guy that has no carpentry skills) can build a basic cheap deck, anyone can. Don't be scared to try it. That was my thought behind it. I will be getting a professionally built deck hopefully next season.
great video... i watched both. question... does anyone know the payload for this deck? I want to throw a 12x12 wood pergola on it.
I would suggest you use 2X8 frame and joist if you would like to add a gazebo and put an extra board under the board where you want to tie the gazebo.
Good vid, I think why people were saying the boards should run east to west is for visual purposes, but y’all still did a decent job with the deck. It got the job done
Thank you very much! I have never built anything besides putting together a dresser from ikea🤣 i just built another one of these. They are fun!
@@TheNeighborDominator I just bought a house a few months ago, I plan on building one, that’s why I’ve been watching so many videos on them, the deck companies are charging an arm and 3 legs haha
Thompsons water seal would do it more justice than not. In fact, it would make it last a LOT longer.
No need for the vapor barrier, or the landscape fabric (weed control), it will be fine.
You did a good job-regardless of not having done one before. I built a floating deck last summer with my niece’s husband (who is a builder) and we did it very similar.
Something I found out during my build, most deck builders don’t leave a small gap between the boards anymore. They do just like you did; anchor the first one, then put them all down loose against each other and use a board at the end to tighten them up and take out the gap. They use the wood shrinking over time as the gap.
Good luck on the lawn season. I gave you a subscription because being from MI-we gotta stick together! West side of the state here in Byron Center (10-minutes south of Grand Rapids).
I appreciate the kind words and sub! that makes me feel better about not leaving the gaps. I had never heard that before because that is not my industry! after building this I feel I can make a smaller one for my other door now. Michiganders for life! 🤝
Excuse me, may I know what is the size of wood that you built for the frame ? You did mentioned about 2x6x14, but it doesn’t look like the same the top.
They were all the same size pieces of wood. I was going for simplicity with this build. I have no carpenter skills so I was going the easiest route possible. I didn't want to have to cut anything but luckily my friend brought his circular saw so we could make a few extra supports and a step. Hope this helps
Your deck would have looked much better if you had used an oil based stain instead of it turning grey. But you can still stain it after a power wash and removing all that dead wood, mildew etc. also, your deck is strong because it’s in the shade. So it will last longer.
You used 2x6 for deck boards. What size were the joists? Thanks
The same
Usaste madera curada o la regular?
Regular
Did you treat the lumbar?
I put Thompsons water seal on in the spring. Takes me about 15 minutes and we are golden. Still holding strong!
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