How To Build A Deck | #3 Decking [Posts/Border/Decking]
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- Опубликовано: 5 окт 2024
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Visit www.house-impr... for help with your deck build. In this video, Shannon shows you how to install the top decking material on the framed deck. In this case it is using pressure treated 2x6 wood.
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8 years since you've posted this.. and just as relevant, so much so that after watching NUMEROUS videos.. today is the day I get my deck with those inner posts and picture frame style border done just like you've done! The time you spent going over even the smallest things saves people time AND money! Thank you!
I said the same thing ! Great video
In my opinion these are the best deck videos on RUclips right here folks. At least for us beginners and DIY’s that aren’t completely set in our ways and willing to learn a thing or two.
Your are a very serious and responsible teacher. You are not the one who just show off your skill or just making money. Your big concern is our success in our projects!
Shannon, thank you for this video series. It gave me the courage and guidance to knock down my old rotten deck and rebuilt it using your techniques!
It's content like this that makes RUclips such a valuable resource! Thank you very much for posting these!
Thanks. I watched this video series about 150x and then built my own deck, and it came out great!
Glad it helped!
This guy is a great instructor. A lot of tips and tricks to get good results that can only come from experience and dedication to a high quality result
The only "dislike" votes on this video have to be from rival contractors, because this guy is outstanding at his job!
Im sorry but to be honestly he isn outstanding one but just good teacher and good carpenter.
1. He is using galvanized hardware with pressure treated wood could be very bad. He did not state why it is ok or why it could be bad.
2. Ledgers are better sitting on the posts not bolted/lagged into the side.
Ok not OMG.
Edit:
I still gave him a thumbs up for many other reasons.
We built our home 22 years ago, today I started taking the original decking down, found a few bad joist, mold and a little rotten wood so its all coming down. Total rebuild at todays prices. I say all of that to say this, I worked construction for decades, broke my back and started over at 40 years old. In my opinion, this guy demonstrates great quality work, he’s simply showing people how “HE” builds a deck, not how “everyone” should build a deck. TOP quality work. Awesome job.
I like how you speed up finishing a task so it is still viewable and not just edited. Also the fact that if you make an error, you correct it on camera as it gives a sense that we all do it. Very informative. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.
Keep talking while working. That's the best way to learn how to DIY jobs. Thank you for every single detail you explained. I will use this video for my next project which I'll do it myself. Excellent job you did . Thank you for this video.
Thanks
Glad to know I'm not the only one who has to flip the speed square over 2-3 times to get the 45' in the right direction. Your vids are without a doubt some of the best instructional series.
I have always liked your videos Shannon, you stop what you're doing to explain every detail no matter how small or how in depth the tip is. Your videos are always loaded with helpful and useful information & tips. Thank you.....
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Shannon what state do you live in.
@@michaelbargellini334 He's in Canada
Shannon you are awesome master builder and teacher. Thanks for leaving the problems so we can see how you solved them. I’m 64 and I want to be just like you when I grow up! You make my knees hurt in shorts with no knee pads...ouch!
Shannon, really enjoy all your presentations. I've learned a tremendous amount from watching your videos. The sharing of your vast knowledge is greatly appreciated...many thanks!
Woohoo, I made the thumbs up total go from 5.2k to 5.3k... Thanks so much for posting these vids Shannon. I have watched a dozen of them already and always learn so much for many my reno projects. In this video, the only things I'd add, and will add to my deck project, is a product called blue skin.
It's a type of vinyl sticky tar like tape that has great weather protection and works great behind the ledger board and tops of joists. The ledger board is crucial because if not protected properly can rot the base of your house. I'd prefer to double or even triple protect that area with blue skin and the drip edging.
Shannon, I've been watching your videos for years. Appreciate your detail and instruction which has helped so greatly over the years. Hope you continue to share your knowledge since it is truly helpful.
You are so welcome!
Hi Shannon, I built a deck for the first time in my life and I used your videos for reference. The deck came out amazing! Thank you so much for your videos. I would not have been able to do it without your videos.
You are so welcome!
Shannon, used your video before building a landing and steps several years ago and now building a deck after watching the series again. Thanks for your videos!
Glad I could help!
Shannon, can't tell you how much I appreciate you putting out these videos. I watch your videos before I begin any of my home projects and I'm even a home builder! Video production is simple yet top notch, and you are extremely efficient in how you explain everything. Thank you thank you!
Thank you very much for the great videos you made. 8 years and still useful and informative. My only comment is regarding the board direction. You mentioned the crown to be down, although all videos I watched, the emphasized that the crown to be up. Thanks again
I love how that board goes around the corner posts and also good idea to glue it as well
You explain things well so even an amateur like myself can do the job.I like how even you make mistakes and don't delete it,it makes it real.Big help keep up the great vids
Its so much better this way. It shows how professional he is and that its not just staged. Every men make mistakes! I appreciate that he notices them and fixes them! Good job!
Just venturing out on my first deck project. You videos are invaluable. Thanks for showing me how to do it the RIGHT way. What I didn't know could fill volumes of " Mistakes Rookies Make."
Glad to help
I really enjoyed the pro-tip about the bark side down, checking the deck board ends. ill be watching for that one going forward.
Thank you so much! This is exactly what I was looking for. And all the little tips & tidbits...beyond useful. Definitely getting an impact driver!
So glad!
This guy has helped me remodel a bathroom and build a playground. His tips are the most helpful on RUclips
This fellow not only knows what he's doing but knows how to explain what and why. Exceptionalism's by a master craftsman.
" So we have the bolts and the construction adhesive..." just in case a random tank comes flying by. :) Love the videos, thank you. Very well produced.
I thought the bowl faced down so the bowl doesnt hold the water. I guess I'm glad I watched and heard you talk about that before i put my deck boards on my 12x15 deck. Thank you for these videos. I wish i would have known to use 2x6s rather than the typical deck boards. That looks way more solid than a typical deck board.
Me too
Your videos are lifesaver. I was wondering how to do this when I rebuild my deck and the info you covered was exactly what I needed. Thank You!
I am really glad I stumbled on your video series on deck building. I'm just about to embark on a deck build and I only had the most basic idea on where to begin. As mentioned in the comments, I really appreciate the way you pay attention to things that amateurs and home handymen may not consider. Keep up the great work!
+Rudy Gerling Thanks man, good luck
I couldn't give your videos enough thumbs up! I must have watched them a dozen times while building my composite deck. Your vids are the best on RUclips.
agreed
I really like the way to double check and recheck. Learning so much from you. Your a true craftsman.
Great series. Those laser measurers are a lifesaver. Bought the Bosch version and haven't had to make an adjustment cut on a non-scarf baseboard/crown run since. Insanely accurate.
+ryanern18 They are pretty darn good !
Only question is why not use Carriage Bolts on the posts. Excellent videos, I had my wife watch them as she questioned everything I did. She kept telling me I didn't need to do that, But after watching your videos she stopped asking why. Now our deck is completed, and inspected by the town, it passed with flying colors. She was very happy that I spent the extra to do it right. Keep up the videos, they are fantastic for novice builders who want to attempt DYI projects.
Carriage bolts in wood have a chance of spinning when you are tightening and no good way of holding them to prevent that once they are sunk into the wood a bit.
this series on decking is about the best you'll find on youtube
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Not even close but maybe you just aren't a pro.
What makes the longer format worth the time put into watching the video is the tips like the scrap board and pry bar at 33:32. Simple is always better why buy an expensive tool when there’s a way like this? Very good videos
I am glad that i found this series. i am going to rebuild my existing deck by just keeping the existing joists. (they are fine) .I have only watched this #3 video, so far, but will watch the remaining videos as well. Thank you
Thanks Paul
Your videos are truly informative and amazing. Just as I ask a question in my head, you immediately answer it like 20 seconds later in the video. I am building a wrap-around deck/porch on my house. This video was super helpful and very detailed! Thank you!
Thanks to you and your educative videos, I am in the process of completing my 20' x 16' deck based on your guidance. Also thanks again for your prompt responses!
This is a great series of videos, and you're not only doing a great job on this deck, but also at being the kind of instructor even experienced carpenters like myself can learn things from.
That said, I have seen tons of guys do decks just like this. By that, I mean starting at the house and building the frame out a predetermined distance. Then, cutting the framing off and decking the platform from the outside edge toward the house, sometimes having to do battle with that last board fighting to get it in. Most times, it requires ripping long sections.
Now, I could certainly understand doing it this way if we were working with extremely tight tolerances, but rarely are we under such constraints in the backyard. Two inches here or there on the total deck size is rarely going to be an issue. Therefore, why not hold off on cutting off the framing and start your decking with full boards at the house and work your way out? Then, as you get to where your last board is going to screw on and cover your outside rim board, then cut off your framing and finish it off without having to rip a single board? Again, your complete deck is maybe 2 or 3 inches longer, but what customer ever complained about a bigger deck?
All depends on code and permits. If you have the design at the limits of cantilever or size already inspectors may catch you on an extra couple inches. That being said you could cut it smaller to the last full board I suppose .
I'm going to build a deck like this. I love your attention to detail and ability to explain to novices like myself.
Very nice video series. I'm picking up some nice tips and tricks - especially the pieces you use to hold posts and joists while working by yourself. Very helpful. I also like that you keep the few mistakes you made in the video. Mistakes are keys to learning.
Thanks Shannon for some pointers. Its great to see how other craftsman do the projects and pick up some pointers.
43:35. This is where the old saying comes in......if it doesn't fit, make it fit :) Great video.
This is so much better than any other home improvement videos I've seen. I'll archive these for reference, when I redo my deck this year.
I have a 12 x 12 deck that I hope to rebuild. I was considering synthetic wood but I may use treated wood instead. I have absolutely no skill but I'm willing to try. I have some tools to work with. I do want to say that your video gives excellent guidance. I'll be referring back to your video. Thank you.
Ernest Garci
showing your mistakes and correcting for us to see is huge. thank you for taking the time to do this.
Great videos!! Very helpful!!
Not sure if anyone mentioned it to you, but you stated in the video to install decking barkside “down”. It should be barkside “up”. If it’s barkside down the boards will collect water and cup upwards.
As someone mentioned the wood grain should look like “rainbows”. lol!!
Just had an Idea in building a Small front deck. Ran across your video, your explanation of the work process is Excellent....
I have to thank you a million times! Your instruction is as detailed as I needed and it helped me build my first deck! I am still putting the final boards but overall it is great! I followed most of your teachings for buiding a deck and it worked better than i thought, thanks for helping us (the DIY men)!!!
You’ve taught me so much. Love your work, and teaching style.
Can’t understand why the owner would not put that concrete slab to use though!
Being in the construction 🔨 field it’s very hard to get as much knowledge that you are spreading ,,, much appreciated 100% love your videos thank you 🙏🏽
Your method of construction is very logical and well explained for diyers. I always watch your videos from start to finish.
Good tip on the scrap board to help hold the 4x4 during install
+Cee Dub Thanks. Please click the "thumbs up" button on our videos.
Thank you for ur informative video. Your information is accurate from my experience. Every now an than I'll pick up a new tip. I like that. We're always learning. Many thanks Frank
Really helps me out how to build deck, very professional and very clean work. Thanks for your time and advise on all videos.
A lot that I have worked with try and keep the knowledge to them selves ,,, but great video I will continue to learn and grow no matter the obstacles
Very informative video! I've learned more in this one video alone vs the other 50 I've watched.
Really good instruction,on your deck. Doing one self now. Watching from Sweden 😊
What an awesome video, the whole series is so easy to follow and understand. Thank you so much for taking the time to make these videos.
Hey man, you have THE BEST videos. I learned how to build my house watching you. Thanks.
VERY helpful and detailed video. I'm going to be re-surfacing my deck this spring, and was looking for how to install the border and posts to my old joists. Thank you!
Excellent detail nice 👍 video very helpful. Not too many folks explain some tricks very smart. My problem to learn best way to cutting Conner and you have solved this missing knowledge!!
Great job. Your cool, calm and collected. Your the first to show how to attach to the house. Please make a vid of using the cement blocks for a deck a foot or so from the ground. Your craftsman and i like things over done. Safe than sorry. Great job.
Very intuitive. Thank you. Also thanks for not adding annoying back ground music.
I don't even start a project with out watching your Videos Thank You
Obviously a genuine craftsman. Its such a change to see a tradesman in the U.S. that doesn't have the contents of his toolbox hanging from his waist, what that all about?
I may have spoken too soon, at 31mins in the old tool belt looks to be back.
The best! Have learned SO MUCH watching your videos. What the Internet is all about.
Using a membrane on the tops of joists will help keep water from rotting the wood. Blueskin is a membrane I use.
Where do you buy blueskin "glue"?
I've only used it in commercial settings and I don't need a 20litre pail.
@@jaimethiessen it's a flashing material
Love all your videos Shannon! You always manage to point out something I did not know, be it from wiring or deck building. I had it wrong in the way you lay the deck boards down are Center of the growth up rather than down.I thought it was reverse of what you pointed out. This season I am building onto our existing deck, to expand it and step up to also expand to the above ground pool height, to pool we had installed half way through last summer. I am so glad you gave that tip. Thank you Shannon, keep them coming!
Great job bud! Best video I’ve seen yet, I know now how to do the border! Thanks
You really make great videos Shannon. I've built my share of decks, but its always great to watch and learn, there's always a few more tricks and techniques out there. Ya did a great clean job. Your videos are great. Thankyou for all the work.
I learn a lot from you. Just when I have a question and want to ask you for your number. Lo and behold you answer the question like you knew I was going to ask it.
Awesome craftsmanship! Wish you were in Kansas City area, I'd hire you in a heartbeat! Well done!!
I'm also KC..
Glad I subbed to this channel quite some time ago, this is by far the best illustrated deck construction video on here as far as a detailed explanation goes.. it's going to come in extremely handy when I'm able to do my demo and rebuild!. From one Canadian to another, thanks for sharing all these great tips Shannon.
Thanks for subbing!
Great videos you're doing, keep it coming!
Knowing this is an older video I still have to comment on which way to place the boards; 36:45. Being the maintenance manager at an Ontario resort I oversee the renovations and new builds, most of our contractors will place the deck boards with the heartwood down (bark side up) to prevent the sun and weather from curling the centre part (heartwood) from curling up. Our 150' x 14' main dock had the boards put down with the best side up, unfortunately many were put bark-side down resulting in some nasty curled-up pieces of core wood. The first 3 years we went and inspected the dock monthly for up-curls, carving them off flush with chisels. We had a few guests with nasty cuts and stubbed toes from that damned heartwood curling.
Your final boards being placed, you've placed a joint directly in front of the secondary French door, 42:58, we've found that any joints like that tend to fail sooner, a combination of the board end and the joist starting to crush with the weight of people stepping onto the board ends when coming in or out the door. This is assuming that right hand door is operable and not fixed (I see it is operable at 44:40), even so the joint is still a bit close to the primary.
I understand your point about the very centre heartwood and yes these days with the new growth forests supplying much of our lumber and the trees being much smaller diameter it does make more sense maybe now to place these with bark side up , My old school tradition sometimes trips me up! LOL.
Interesting point about the joint near the door, I have never considered that but maybe I will now. Local conditions can make a difference for sure with that kind of thing also. As well I now use joist tapes to prevent the premature rotting or softness that joist can develop over time due to moisture trapped between the boards and joist.
Thanks for your comments.
@@HouseImprovements Thanks for the reply Shannon. I have to redo my Mum's deck this winter (it's the only time I get time off, my work is a live-in position 9 months of the year), so I'm looking at ideas on different decking and patterns. Railing wise, I'll use the same technique I did with mine, 1/2" conduit set into the upper and lower rails; you get three pieces out of each length.
Great site, happy to see it's Canadian too. I am always on the lookout to learn new ideas.
Thank you for sharing your knowledge Shannon. It always amazes me that professionals like yourself share knowledge that took years to acquire. Thanks again!
Just finished a deck/balcony on a two story house for a client of mine, I used some of the tips from this video as well as of another chanel.
That is a nicely professionally built deck Shannon good to see your back building projects again I been watching for a year now. I love this deck Series!
Great video I like watching real people doing real jobs when I say that I mean there not afraid to admit they have made a mistake here and there and it teaches the viewer how to correct it and not worried about getting it on video thanks for the great video.
Very good video, clear, good pace, calm and pleasant presentation. A pleasure to watch and learn.
Thanks.
Nice solid work!! Like the overhang where it ended up. If I didn't build, I'd Hire you!
Wow! What a great video! Long, but very complete and gives the viewer time to absorb the lessons and really see what you are doing.
I put one post on every corner when doing outside posts. You just cut an inch and three quarter V in the corner of the post and then cut a 4 x 4 in half corner to corner making a V you put that V inside the corner of the deck and you drill thru the post and the deck face and the V and you bolt thru all three and that post is perfect for both intersecting rails.
Well described presentation. Small details were covered. A big help for diy beginners. Good job.
Thanks a lot
You dont build a deck without notching the posts 👌 only way to make it structurally sound 👍
I just stayed up all night watching all of your videos😂
As always, excellent job! Very informative with great detail. I especially appreciated the comments about not spacing the decking when using wet treated lumber.
i know this guy!! he's that guy that don't f around and gets the job done every single time!! haha good job and great vid
a bit late but one correction is to check your manufacture of PT lumber as most metal-based PT lumber like Mirco Siena PT you actually want to do a light sanding and treat with stain or waterproofing once the wood is dry to the touch. to tell wait 1-2 weeks then drop some water droplets on the deck if they are absorbed its ready for stain/Waterproofing if not wait another week or two. Depending on location, humidity, the weather, and how wet the wood once when you purchased will determine how long it will take to dry. Also, another quick tip always buy the brown coated deck screws, not the green ones. they use to be different but now are the same at Box stores. Grab brown it will look funny for the first season if you got that green PT lumber. but it's better to look funny for one season rather than 30 years of green screws once the deck starts to lose its green color. the brown screws blend with brown PT lumber like micro and once the color starts to fade they still match.
This video helped me rebuild my deck. Keep up the great work, Shannon.
When I see Shannon videos I go to them first!!! 💛💛💛💛
Seven years ago you did this video lol. I don’t even know if you read comments from seven years ago. But anyways, I’m about to begin fastening the deck boards.
To prevent cupping, do I fasten the boards with the smile up or with the smile down? And what are the best fasteners screws or nails. I heard when you fasten the deck with smile up, The boards will eventually curl and create a crown for the water to run off. I don’t know what do you think. Great videos, you’re a man of many talents! Thank you.
36:40 MARk of the video. You want the boards "smiling" at you.
I like that fact that you show minor errors and don’t edit to make everything look perfect
watched your videos as I am doing a simple 6x6 deck off my front door and I learned a lot, however since it was lower to the ground did not have to do a railing, only 24" high our code is 36" high for railings
Nice work on the posts and decking cuts! Lots of great tips in here!
I watch another carpenter and it works every time if you run the screw in reverse and then in it will not split the wood try its works best thing ever learned from (Home RenoVision DIY)
Super overall video. By viewing previous video one of two things are certain you forget to slope out your deck or your posts are hanging out.