A New Way to Build 'Pancake' Stairs

[@sarah-janegalipo3995]

It took me 2 months… but I watch every episode from number 1 to today! Love it 🎉

[@meestahwah]

As someone who builds and designs, I wanted to say how much I love the floating stair detail. The reveals are the perfect size to create the illusion without showing how it is done. It looks great Scott.

[@flangekiwi]

From the East Coast: Thank-you for promoting ways to help in the cleanup after Cyclone Gabriel. Kia Kaha and stay kind my fellow Kiwis ❤🌻❤

[@fordboy4ever]

In centuries archeologists will be marveling at the Colosseum, the Pyramids in Egypt, Luxor Temple, and a random deck in NZ that appears to have possibly been built around a structure at one point but there was no remains from whatever that may have been. I love your videos Scott and I was thinking of you as I was putting cabinets in my garage on a wall built 30 years ago and the wall was about 1.5" out of plumb from the top of the cabinet to the floor. Wishing we had craftsmen who planed 2x4's or firred them out to be super smooth. Great content!

[@hemi7682]

Thanks for mentioning genlend. I just signed up my generator thanks to you two.

[@simongriggs7629]

Love the slightly longer episode, those steps are going to look amazing. You have an impressive Deck Scott 😂 👍

[@cuebj]

Now pronounce it like an Aussie or Kiwi!

[@fredio54]

He also looks to have a hard (wood) deck. Ahem.

[@kiwigrunt330]

And he keeps it ventilated.

[@AaronHuslage]

So happy you guys are helping with the recovery efforts!

[@rossl2544]

Are you going to use some lighting under the floating steps? Thought it might be a nice added touch if you are out there in the evening you can still see where there are and if you used LED strip you could also add some colour while keeping the lights hidden from sight. Nice job on the deck although you know everyone is now going to want to come sit on your big deck

[@Handleyman]

Great idea!

[@markcooper1188]

Beat me to it.

[@rjt135]

Had the same thought. Would look super cool

[@concierj7993]

Yes! Some soft LED strips under each tread perimeter would be 🤌

[@corcoransullivan1562]

Such an impressive carpenter. Very cool to see how it’s done on the other side of the world (from the states)

[@Willem_v_d_M]

Love seeing ray, Always good seeing another dutchy living his dream

[@BradTB]

Scott, I've been watching you since you first mentioned Jess in one of your videos referring to the small apartment and storage unit and have yet to comment before. As a structural (primarily residential) engineer by day, contractors and builders like yourself are the fuel for our career. Attention to detail & care with every member. NZ'ers are the only people who can make saying a simple word - Deck - entertaining no matter how many times it is said ;)

[@Waahu_VI]

Gday Scott and Jess, I’m a 2nd year apprentice carpenter from Australia, Watching this video has encouraged me even more to be a carpenter and it makes me happy that I can learn of these videos as well as watch them and enjoy the content you make.cheers Scott and Jess. 🤙🏻

[@aaronmoore9417]

Loving the progress guys - I agree with Jess that the details and finishing are really clever

[@KevinSmith-tr4db]

Also being a builder, when your signifigant other comes by and says "I got you a treat" ... the job always looks really good after that day.

[@more.power.]

The detail is in the finish. Excellent decking with awesome stairs thank you Scotty & Jess.

[@mama_p_nz8233]

The deck looks amazing, can't wait to see it finished. The both of you are also amazing, not so long ago your community suffered from flooding, now your trying to help those up north that are going through it after the cyclone. I thank you both from the bottom of my heart.

[@byronsmith7832]

Thanks for using your videos to share ways to help out in the Hawkes Bay ❤ the damage is so widespread and it’s really heartwarming to see people come together to help in any way they can. Also loving the deck!

[@kjs219]

Great installment team, awesome deck. I'm from Hawkes Bay, and thanks for the support, pretty terrible what's happened, and all the help this region can get, the better. Take care.

[@katrinabell7684]

Love the deck! Yes Scott you are very talented. It adds so much to your house . I might add, Jess you’re garden is beautiful too!🎉🎈😎Well done guys , SBC .

[@AlbertoSoaresTheKahuna]

Looking at the floating steps, a led strip hidden in there just enough to give a small light during the night, I think it would create a great vibe. Cheers from Portugal!

[@aznwierdone]

The synched editing of music and power tools is spot on 👌👌

[@TheHandystanley]

Jess, your garden is AMAZING! Wish I was younger (68 years old) so I could move to NZ to have him mentor me. Love your work van!

[@ronwallace7563]

Love the transition into the Ad!! Great one. Also, love the way you layout the stairs. Makes total sense to a noob like me. Thanks for posting!!!

[@christineeliseev]

Well done sharing about Genlend. Just devastating what's happened there. Kia kaha.

[@lukewhare_]

Perfect timing, watch b 4 the kids get up 👌

[@joelw6215]

I work with some pretty shotty carpenters so it’s always a pleasure to watch someone that knows how to build pretty much anything.

[@MrBrewsk]

Tell Jess, flattery will get her everywhere, and that also includes getting a really great set of stairs for her deck. Can't wait to see the finished product.

[@Builditsol]

Love the steps Scott great idea. I would love to come to New Zealand for a working holiday and spend some time working with you, I've picked up some great ideas and skills since I found your channel. Hope you don't plan on stopping KZbin any time soon. All the best to you and family

[@johntobin5097]

Love everything Scott and his team does. Amazing though that 28 degrees is almost to hot to work in New Zealand but in Rockhampton Queensland that would be a glorious day to work outside

[@jeffreyconway3389]

Love the stairs and the deck. The attention to details always amazes me with all your work.

[@lukehutchings4452]

I’m only a 1st year about to be 2nd and I admire at how smart you and ray are at analysing problems and solving them I guess you guys have been doing it for a while I just envy it 😂

[@99andrianmonk]

Truly another exciting episode. The deck looks great. While the stairs took longer than expected, they look wonderful and tie in very nicely. Liked the opening with Jess and you lounging on the partially completed deck.

[@lucascsmith]

Really appreciate the tool sounds being synced to the backing track. Bravo.

[@gavlewis]

Great looking deck so far Scott! To help add to the floating effect (and to help navigate the steps at night), you could run some LED light strips under the risers.

[@bohbro]

Nice work, love the details. I did similar pancake stairs recently. I didn’t think the steps needed the front 4x6 on each riser as the front decking board can just run across the step joists.

[@ScottBrownCarpentry]

Good point, that will probably help the deck boards dry more effectively too

[@kiwigrunt330]

Five to ten mil packers between them would have helped as well. Same for the bearers. That would not be to 3604, but I always try to avoid laminating any exposed timber.

[@strandedinparadise8202]

I liked that string line roll-up system so much I went back and watched it again!

[@karremania]

fun fact, he is correct about the biting of a 'beitel', it comes from the word 'bijt' (bite) with a addative -el, as ij and ei pronounced the same (in this case), it became beitel. However, i do believe the chisel for stone splitting is called a ceseel, wich might be the one that came from the word chisel.

[@1cbrracer]

I was taught one sign of a good joiner/carpenter is they can fix a fuck up and no one ever knows. Exactly what you did with the stairs👏

[@jamiemittermuller6470]

Never look a gift horse in the mouth Scott. The timber used on the deck looks beautiful, those finishing touches are worth it.

[@fredrik7476]

Just a thought from a swedish carpenter! At the end of the deck where u put the frame board around. Make the gap bigger than just a 45mm so the screws get a bit further in the board and it will have more than 22mm to rest on!

[@Ikibydesign]

Regarding the passenger door of the car not opening for the outside, the most likely cause is that the rod connecting the handle to the lock has popped out and just needs to be put back in, so take off the inner door panel and take a look at the locking mechanism to see

[@mitchellharland2014]

This is how I do my steps on our decks, normally we use 90x45 and a 90 face board to give them a bit more of a floating look with a decent cantilever and we fully paint our frames black to help with the illusion You’re not wrong about the time, takes ages with all the detail in them but always worth it when they’re done

[@dnibograh]

It’s great to follow along with the progress you are making!

[@padraigmoynihan1868]

Deadly job on the stairs, That little makita skil saw looks so handy

[@LockieScott]

Scott Brown out here making a deck like a piece of high end furniture. I'm here for it!

[@zero.697]

Scott another superb episode I find them riveting and always look forward to the next instalment . Love the feel of the videos and the choice of music such as Conant Gardens by Matt Lange. Give my best to Jess she really helps make the videos special.

[@inyourfacedunk]

You're really enjoying the film making. It's nice.

[@silversteel6312]

Scott: Your sun protection would make Dracula proud. Bravo Sir👏👏👏. Jess: Tomatoes are suffering from intermittent watering. Consistent amount ( not drowning them) every other day will see them right for next year. Garden looks fabulous by the way.👏👏👏

[@stankamerbeek]

Ray representing the dutchies! Love the guy. Great deck Scott!

[@kiwigrunt330]

If it ain't Dutch, it ain't much.

[@moanahughes3593]

Love hearing 'normal' voices at 'normal' pace...soothing, so is your precision work. Great job guys!💯💥💫

[@Syllibethal]

"TODAY! We are going to be building THE BIGGEST AND BEST DECK EVER! But not just any deck, no! We've built the BIGGEST CNC ROUTING MACHINE ON KZbin AND WILL CUT THE ENTIRE DECK OUT OF THIS GIGANTIC RESIN POUR WHICH MAY ALSO BE THE BIGGEST AND BEST RESIN POOR ON KZbin!" Yeah I don't know, I prefer not to be yelled at over a video while drinking a Saturday morning coffee haha. Scott Brown wins :)

[@simonclarke8210]

Congrats on finishing your apprenticeship

[@efenili]

As someone who is trying to find inspiration on how to build out a smaller deck with steps this episode and the previous have been so perfect 😁 I love the concept of the wider steps and the floating look is amazing. I will shamelessly be stealing your designs 😆 I only hope I can built it as well as you have.

[@TheRupes]

Scott this looks AMAZING, so much attention to detail loving this series so much

[@Andy-ow2cx]

Awesome job Scott, your both really making your house and garden your small oasis cheers for sharing.

[@Joseph-jx8bl]

Those are some of the coolest looking stairs I’ve seen for a deck. Keep it interesting and educational Scott!

[@jcurran8860]

Those wide boards will cup in the sun. Thanks for the vid.

[@greenfrog8871]

13:30 An integrated arbour on the scorching deck would be very useful to extend the usability of the space.

[@AwesomeKazuaki]

I love that you use a Japanese square! all Japanese carpenters use it. I heard it has very long history.

[@number1pappy]

I just did the US to New Zealand dollars, and it's equivalent to $18000 US dollars. It's still not cheap, but I have zero doubt it's going to be a very well-built deck! I built a 60×12 foot wood deck for a 4th of the US price, but I only used pine boards. It was also 7 years ago. I can't imagine the cost today.

[@trevordarby467]

Great to watch here in uk and have watched since lockdown as a carpenter but I’ve had messages saying I’ve one a prise and when iasked about it realised it wasn’t you so iwould look in to that Scot have a wonderful weekend

[@theunknownunknowns256]

Jess, I recommend you check out Homegrown Happiness by Elien Lewis, she's a kiwi youtuber in central NZ (I think). Just because your garden will need regeneration for next growing season. Ellen's suburban gardening techniques are more relevant to us kiwis than northern hemisphere stuff. Avoid second season disappointed. 😁. Yeah those flooded areas are getting whacked again today. 😬.

[@onsapplikasies8620]

Nice. Those steps are going to look amazing.

[@robthewaywardwoodworker9956]

Bang up job, Scott! It's looking great.

[@ScottBrownCarpentry]

Cheers!

[@NZjourneys88]

Awesome work Scotty and Ray! Looking forward to seeing the end result, its going to look so good.

[@michaeldallimore8590]

Great work on the steps Scott. Love your work.

[@patricksears1703]

So love the deck Scott, it's just like what I've been dreaming of building on to my place here in Invercargill for probably the last 5 years. Have you considered putting an LED strip between each of the risers. Wouldn't be bright in your eyes but have a great effect on the treds.

[@andrewhartley4223]

Good work Scott, I miss building back home in NZ.

[@chubbaz1]

We are building our windows and doors out of vitex, the yellow is the tannins, we washed all of our material with a tannin remover and then belt sand plus orbital sand back to 120 after the wash. It is insane how yellow the timber goes when the remover pulls the tannins to the surface I've never seen anything like it. You could gurney your deck with a remover but it means you will have to sand the whole deck which sure is a lot of extra work when your'e trying to get the house finished this year, maybe you'll just let the rain do it over time haha, nice deck

[@thejackjournal1]

That’s what I call workmanship. Epic as always mate!

[@johnfitzpatrick2469]

G,day from Sydney Australia. There's a lot of timber (lumbar) in those stairs, however I do like the 'going'. Your garden is really blooming. I used to have a spare wheelie bin with cow/horse manure and full of water. Stir and bucket it onto the vegetables. 🌏🍄🥦

[@richardwoodward8476]

I'm in agreement with Jess, Scott, you are very talented buddy.

[@zephyr1408]

Very nice deck by a professional carpenter!

[@terrytopliss9506]

Excellent deck Scott, it’s really nice to see your home coming on so well. Thanks for the latest exciting episode.👍👍

[@harrisonfilleul9070]

Looks awesome Scott. Decks are very rewarding to build

[@shanedavies9564]

Nice guys let your deck weather then use a Dulux prep wash ,apply your stain with a deck mop ,Cabot's stain is fantastic your choice , cheers, shaneo, nelson, 👍

[@Scooter1964NZ]

Hey Scott. Very helpful post for making stairs if you are picture framing decking timber. I will do this now as have never done steps. Thanks Steve

[@floydminch8357]

Thanks for the video it's been a great help for the job i just started the detailing was beautiful and had the same problem on the bottom step. I'm going to need a 190x45 to make up for a little mishap on the math anyway. Guys and jess love work all the way from Australia cheers 🍻

[@robertsamagalsky1617]

Great looking deck & stairs so far!

[@peterwooldridge7285]

Nice job...terrific stair detail

[@sylviafawley5676]

Looking so good cant wait to see it finished 🌞😎💚

[@bobstroud9118]

I did the same thing at the front and back door of my house. The wide step makes it easier for kids and old people (like me). N.E.OH (USA) Bob

[@simonlang2001]

Typicaly i cover the tops of joists with vycore, building membraine a bituthene self adhesive tape, joists need to be dry n clean, typically will staple edges with stainless or rust proof, T50s, also put a layer between steel and wood, then use a hidden deck fastner most rot is caused by water following path of nail typically i use a hidden fastening system, either shadow track but prefer deck master adds to cost, but durability is huge, deck i put in 30 years ago still looks great.

[@olafbigandglad]

Speaking of track saws - there's a new Festool coming out - a track saw with scoring blade for splinter free cuts on melamine and plywood etc. I'm kinda excited. I just hope it's available in Canada.

[@--Nath--]

All the Americans are still blown away that you could just use sensible units to work this stuff out.. They'd still be trying to add fractions or some bizarre imperial crap.

[@quentinsherratt7969]

Great work team👌🎯

[@Hedriks]

That stair looks a beaut! That deck I knew was going to look so good 👍

[@CptAwesomedude]

I feel like its about time to have Gaston on the channel. I dont know if they have a store or warehouse you can visit or maybe he can come by with some interesting deck tools :)

[@jboyd85]

"He's so talented! *evil grin* Is that what you wanted me to say on camera?" God Scott, she builds you up to the whole world and takes the piss out of 'ya at the same time. What. A. Woman. 🤣 Like a fine deck, you know a keeper through her details.

[@willantle1965]

I love the detail! Wish I could fly Scott to Canada to do some work!

[@joshryan2478]

You should clarify your math as the driving factor is finish to finish …riser height equal …..obviously taking into account your deck material thickness to layout your framing from that . The rip in the back of tread looks like a mistake ?

[@isaaczeitoun7767]

Love the steps. Great video!

[@daversj]

I’m think i would have wrapped those steps around the corner so you could step up from the other direction as well. Nice detail regardless. There is something about a new deck that is incredibly pleasing and hard to explain.

[@fredio54]

Love the detail on the side and floating front. Probably would have sunk a whole board or full half board in there so the illusion good even from down low with a 70-150 mm canterlever, but that's being very nitpicky :-)

[@danmallett3281]

Cracking Job Scott!

[@claytoncommerer3018]

Need a couple of those string lines asap

[@nfi2nfi2]

Might be a little late but if you’re holding plants get some spacers that fit in between the 3mm decking to act as risers so the plants aren’t sitting directly on the decks surface and allow ventilation

[@MrZimmaframe]

All I can say is, if you had a hurricane i think it would be safer to hide under your deck than in the house 😂 haha. I can't imagine how much it has cost in timber to build it, but it is a very nice deck.

[@willbarger2233]

As always, an enjoyable video. Have you seen the Camo deck screw system? Allows the boards to be evenly space and skew screwed so no water penetration as with face screwing.

[@gidzilla1]

Amazing Scott as always, makes me want to rip up my decking and start all over.........i will definately do it your way next time......

[@eduardomontes1276]

Nice job so far !!!👍👏👏💪