Removing an old deck

[@frankrand3952]

we use carbide chains on our roof saws at the FD. Still get dull and teeth come off. Sawzall probably best demo option

[@markbonham3477]

What this video exposes that has so many people coming unhinged is that Andrew still has a lot to learn about house building. The moment I saw him do it I went, there is a lesson to be learned here and I am confident that he has learned the lesson. This was how my brothers and I became contractors (General, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, flooring) by taking on jobs we knew nothing about (with out google) and making many mistakes (some very costly) and then learning from those mistakes. Andrews gitter done attitude is his driving force and sometimes inhibits his I,d better consult google on this subject attitude and he will make mistakes but I only see that as part of learning.

[@reallyhappenings5597]

Learning at your customer's expense is practically the definition of not being a professional.

[@SouthOfGate]

Once again youtube has put up one of your videos that I haven’t seen! Nice to see Levi jumping around. Your quality of filmmaking already has your signature here. I might go back and revisit some more around this time.

[@AndrewCamarata]

Thank you, if you click on my channel, you should be able to see my entire library of videos, I think they can be sorted by popularity, or by date.

[@khalidhashimeh]

Sawzall Reciprocating saw with 12" blades would be ideal for this job (cutting the old deck) ,Sawzall blades are relatively cheap, and they cut wood and metal, I would suggest that you bring sawzall with on job sites.

[@AndrewCamarata]

Yeah, good call on that one.

[@khalidhashimeh]

Great videos man, thanks for sharing them..

[@oby-1607]

Milwaukee demolition blades work real good. I've cut through nails with them, didn't even know it till later. They never even slowed down.

[@joshuaanthony2335]

Miguel S the Milwaukee axe blades, cut anything, and last an extremely long time while doing so...

[@mikespain8655]

I’ll take my Rigid reciprocating saw with lifetime warranty. Normally $147, got it for free with promo spiff when I bought two drills for $199.

[@ryanchristman5840]

Love every single video this young man creates, the only thing I questioned on this one is why not remove the lag or carriage bolts holding the deck to the house. When the siding and door moved I got nervous!

[@_n_l_]

Every time i am sad or want to come down i watch a little andrew doing his thing and i am getting better right away

[@aileron48]

Looks like the owner had the bad wall framing repaired nicely AND lowered the deck. I imagine that they'll build a landing and steps out the back from the double doors. Another great job Andrew!

[@MeetJoeBlack55]

I can hear the homeowner when Andrew first shows up ... "he's ONLY ONE GUY??" ..... and then after Andrew is done .... "OMG.. OMG .. OMG .. how does he DO ALL THAT??!!!!" You are a joy to watch Andrew .... keep up the fun videos !!!

[@imacrazyguy5831]

That is actually really satisfying being able to knock down a tree and cut it up without worrying about damaging the deck. Awesome video, man!

[@beetelgeuze]

i love working, i can spend hours looking at it... and this this by far the most awesome channel

[@nom5205]

Andrew, you definitely enjoy your work. And thats all that matters. Good videos. Love the thought that goes into the shots. Great work. I would hire you any day. Cheers

[@charlesmiller5078]

I like how you say " Ok, Lets get Started " nice touch.

[@dinhscot]

The Homeowner could at least move the ladder under the deck and the Grills etc so that Andrew can do his job... Really silly having your contractor to move those household items for you.

[@PatrickWagz]

some people have no sense

[@AnunnakiAaron]

thats what I thought

[@Cameron2874]

Exactly. Unfortunately I get the same all the time to the point now I mention beforehand that if you want me to move furniture also I will have to charge extra. Magically they move it themselves

[@badlarry172]

just super lazy innit

[@TarmacBlackIX]

Happens all the time

[@lorenzo42p]

reciprocating saw is my go-to tool. blades are fairly cheap, and a good blade will have no trouble at all cutting wood+metal

[@iship9705]

Andrew you do good work, you never let anyone hanging like how you finish it up for the new Deck.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Great job! I'm learning a lot watching your videos Andrew, thanks!

[@candace3676]

Needed that Burke Bar but you always getter done with whatever tool you have in your hand. Merry Christmas, Andrew. Best to you and yours.

[@commonsense6794]

Ouch............ good thing the home owner was planning to replace the back doors........ the minute I saw you try to pull off the floor. I knew there was going to be trouble....... great videos by the way!!

[@AndrewCamarata]

Yeah, that whole wall was rotted. Someone had stuck some new siding on there and hid the rotted studs. The lower section of that wall got replaced when the new deck was built.

[@ethanallen2066]

I love how you live your life. You started from the bottom and worked your way up. That’s the way I want to live my life farm and have my own excavation busy and work for my self

[@marcuswhonea]

Andrew your call on leaving the stump by the foundation was on point. I believe you are a really skilled operator beyond your years. Keep it up your parents should be proud.

[@NolanTyrrell]

Love your site Andrew and I've learned a lot. One criticism though. You rarely cut a relieving wedge on the downward side of trees when you cut rather than push them down. And the result is you often get barber chairing.

[@bigmikesnydet000666]

I own a tree service. And have used those carbide-tipped chains before yes they're expensive and they work okay for a little while but then the carbide tips seem to snap off love the videos man keep them up

[@salmonhunter7414]

Looked like you might have to buy a new saw bar. Great videos . Thanks for taking the time.

[@diskgrind3410]

Cool, I like watching a job from start to finish and seeing the tangible outcome. Well done.

[@AndrewCamarata]

Thanks

[@timetable620]

That screen door made me Cringe

[@brendal5175]

I saw the old door move also. Looks like they knew and intended to replace anyways.

[@timetable620]

Brenda L yeah looks like it. Turned out good though

[@regsparkes6507]

That's the first thing that made me yell out to my monitor screen here, " Watch the door Andrew !"

[@AndrewCamarata]

Yeah, good thing the whole house didn't fall down, that wall was very rotted.

[@bubbag4697]

Hope you have good insurance...you destroyed that old block foundation and wall...rotten or not you don't use an excavator to work that close to a house genius. ..I would have fired you and sued for damages old or not..that's a rookie mistake

[@adilmirza2412]

I dont know why i love your each n every video.its motivational for me

[@perry9492]

Amazing what you can do with that size excavator. Pushing over those trees. I think that sawing the deck loose from the house would have been a better way to go. I have never seen a deck flashed to where it won't rot out that sill plate at the back. I had as similar problem on my house but the rot was caused by bad window seals. The spot where the deck attached was also starting to rot. I ended up making the deck free standing so water would not get into the sill area.

[@joshuwa88]

These videos make me realize that I've been felling trees all wrong! I need an excavator!!

[@jakesbackhoedozerservice7010]

Smart move on not taking the big stump out, I would’ve done the same thing. Looks good man👍🏼

[@AndrewCamarata]

Thanks

[@AStanton1966]

Personally, I don't know why anyone would have a tree growing within 30 feet of their house or closer.

[@TheDisorderly1]

Looks a lot better without that rotten old deck. Nice job as always Andrew.

[@millibilli7058]

Fine job man. That was a fine example of shotty chraftsmanship. Concidering the door and windows nearly came with it. Great video.

[@Motovader72]

Really should have disconnected the deck from the house first. Looked like the wall flexed with that first pull. lol

[@nobodysbusiness1204]

If you skip by double clicking from 9:03-9:13 you can tell that the wall moved out at least 4 inches

[@AnunnakiAaron]

Yeah, that whole door/wall moved

[@Cameron2874]

Exactly what I was thinking but to be fair I don't think Andrew has done this before and sure he will learn for next time as he seems on the ball.

[@contactATashleygriffin]

@paul beenis replaced the side of the house that was stressed?

[@ronr8820]

I agree ...

[@res1492]

cheeky bastards leaving you to move all the stuff before you can start!!!

[@Coinman-qz4zt]

A deck can be more than 3 feet off the ground but you need a railing if it’s more than 3 feet off the ground

[@AndrewCamarata]

Yeah, they didn't want a railing. That's why we raised the ground. But I drove by there recently and it looks like the made the deck into a screen room.

[@TrailTrackers]

Most every deck I've ever seen and especially built has a ledger board that is bolted to the house. You can't just rip them off the house without damaging the house. I've watched a lot of your videos and I like your work, but I have to say this one was pretty damn sketchy to be honest. I think you ruined that door the way you were pulling on that deck. There are multiple ways to properly remove a deck from a house. They all involve first detaching the deck from the house. Please don't ever try to rip another deck off a house unless you're taking down the entire house.

[@boutek]

@Thomas Truther You're the only douchebag here. Take a chill pill and fuck off.

[@DuncanAitken]

@Thomas Truther, a curious reaction to a valid comment. There is merit to what TrailTrackers is saying; observe the French doors at 09:06. You'll see they start coming away from the bottom of the house along with the deck.

[@gatorhunter1]

Right on. There's usually massive carriage bolts securing it to the house.

[@euro1859]

@Thomas Truther You don't use a slating hammer to put in panel pins and you don't use a sledgehammer to punch holes in slates,contrary to your don't matter attitude there is the right way and the right tool for every job/task that needs doing.And I would much rather work with someone like trail tracker who takes pride in what and how they do things even demolition.Sleeve anchor bolts into masonary or large coach bolts into timber can cause major damage when blindly wrenched and pulled on.So his comment is truthful and accurate.so go fuck yourself!!!!!

[@jamesnm21]

Yeah, depending on how rotted the ledger board is you might get away with it but should take an impact gun and back out the lags and disconnect from house, then let er rip with the machine.

[@roofintony6337]

just save a couple of old chains that u can abuse but keep sharp for demo use, dont use good chains for demo

[@BarnStangz]

Nice work, yeah man, get a heavy duty Milwaukee sawzall, they ain't cheap, like $200 bones, but well worth it. I've dismantled barns with LOTS of oak and both of mine are still running well. The 12" demo blades with carbide last a pretty long time, even when hitting old nails. I don't know if Milwaukee still makes the one with the rotating head, but if they do that's a good one. I'm sure that little Honda generator will run it fine, just need a nice 100ft or 50ft power cord and you're golden. The battery powered ones are nice, but don't last too long. Thanks for the upload!

[@AndrewCamarata]

Ok, good advice, I have a few sawzalls, I guess I should bring them next time I'm doing something like that.

[@atsekjoker]

-bob- andrew the builder it's always a pleasure to watch

[@AndrewCamarata]

Thanks

[@williamwalter8554]

Hahahahaha more like Andrew the DESTROYER. That old deck never stood a chance. Cheers, Bill

[@I_Am_Michael]

that glass door looked like it was half way out of the house. probably due to rot. glad to see it fixed at the end of the video. cool video.

[@AndrewCamarata]

Yeah, I think that wall was as rotted as the old deck, you could tell some of that old siding had been replaced before I did anything there. I think much of the wall needed replacing before building the new deck.

[@robertsheffey8894]

Invest in some rigging rope and learn how to use a throw line. Also try not to cut all the way through your hinge wood. Love the channel, thanks!

[@marcuswhonea]

Carbide chains can break and spit teeth on just what you hit. They don’t get as dull as quick however it’s like cutting with glass teeth.

[@samoh2599]

I like watching someone doing good at their works. Feels like i am doing it👍

[@kingdave294]

3:20 the background music just gold haha

[@kingkong7617]

You did a good job of clearing the trees and removing that old deck. Tell Levi hi.

[@red87coupe1]

Good job paisan that means you are Italian like me 😊

[@ceedaddy]

He totally didn't unbolt the old deck ledger board from under the door ...had to be major cracked drywall damage after this video on the inside of the house... He about ripped the door off as it was still attached to the wall that was attached to the floor that was attached to the deck.... Collateral damage !!!

[@denislapointe5891]

I am from Quebec city and I like a lot your work . I saw every video you did, Take care

[@victorlester3925]

Yes to the carbide chains. My fire dept uses them on our saws. They last a long time. We use stihl so the dealer sharpens when dull for a fee.

[@MrJzloganjr]

At 4:42. It's called "kick back". That's a good example of it. At least he did stop, but went a bit too long perhaps.

[@richardmiller4104]

Carbide duro chains hold edge longer but only suitable to cut wood. The tungsten tip would snap off hitting that and then the expensive chain would be stuffed. I work for stihl and have experiences with these.

[@kpdvw]

When the deck on the house was being pulled away it looked like the door wanted to come along for the ride.... They did a nice job replacing rotten siding and a new door.....!

[@douglasknutsen]

Andrew, carbide chains are great for all kinds of demo work but not recommended for cutting steel or aluminum . That's where demo saws are mainly used.

[@AndrewCamarata]

How are they for normal tree work?

[@douglasknutsen]

Steel, aluminum and concrete. Definitely a MUST tool to have in your business.

[@dhyanais]

2:11 Honest question: If you push it away from the house why do you dig on this side of the tree and not on the other where the roots would be that hold the tree from falling away from the house. Thanks

[@AndrewCamarata]

Looks like there was a deck in the way from digging on that side. Having roots broken on that side helps too.

[@jarrettdidawick7955]

That one tree that leaned over on the deck wanted to Barbara chair on you. You a lucky man.

[@wtfeatapples]

carbide chains are good if you accidentally hit a nail. we use sawzalls for this kind of thing, blades are much cheaper to replace

[@johnlogue7556]

It's nice to andrew wearing his safety helmet with ear defenders and a visor all he needs now is the safety boots and trousers :)

[@markconger8049]

Chainsawing a deck. Hadn't seen that done before! I would have been afraid of hitting nails or lag bolts but that join plate would never have been expected.

[@helmutprost9714]

That yard looks great after all that work!

[@andrewkiwi1]

Man, that excavator takes all the backbreaking work out of the job. You do make it look easy because you know what you are doing. LOL

[@AndrewCamarata]

Thanks

[@dominickmurray1929]

Could you do a tour of your Shipping Container Castle. I would love to watch that video.

[@StarLifeWithTweezy]

Me to Me to.. oh wait i think he got 1 up already

[@boyswhoweargirlspanties3861]

I would love to watch that video.

[@briangardiner1015]

Another fine job Andrew. My heart skipped a beat when you pulled on tbe last of the deck and the wall moved.

[@IM1GUNRUNNER]

Undercut, undercut, UNDERCUT!

[@mikethespikemorgan]

Interesting vlog and good mix of normal time and time-lapse.Where you dumped the old deck, was someone able to salvage material

[@AndrewCamarata]

Yeah, my friend wanted it, I think he did a few projects with it, there were some decent 2"x6" boards there.

[@patballman]

Andrew, you talked about carbide chainsaw blades. I didn't like them because of there cost and they could be destroyed easily. I used a gas concrete chop saw with a Stil carbide demolition saw blade. It ate everything I ever threw at it and still have it 20 years later. Cuts steel straps, nails, pole barn spikes, wood everything. Costly but buy one and use forever. I gave about $400. Your friend Philip

[@petergerkens6045]

Why do I love all this vids from you, Andrew????? You doing a really great job and have the knowledge! Love a "nerd", in a good way I mean :D

[@twofeathers6540]

hay love your videos thanks have fun

[@Plons0Nard]

Nice ! And as long as Levi is in it, it's okay ❤

[@Icecold0505]

You need to make shirts that say: ‘Alright, let’s get started!’ - A. Camarata property management

[@clapsk8]

Love your videos, but the back cut on the tree after it was wedged was way to high. You want it to splinter as the tree falls (for control) where as yours just broke off (losing control). Just an FYI.

[@dapappacn]

Yeah, my bad. I saw they replaced a lot of the siding.

[@christinareid7810]

Siding, windows, and doors. Yikes! Hope they were planning on replacing those before the deck was removed.

[@ralphhippard2995]

I had a cabinet shop before I became a GC. Carbide will stay sharp longer. But if you a nail it will chip and get dull

[@noceilings9773]

Levi looks like a happy dog! I notice a few of those old dog fatty tumors on his left side. My dog is covered in them. They are benign but won't stop popping up all over her. Bothers me more than her. I enjoy your videos, keep em coming.

[@AndrewCamarata]

Yes, Levi gets to do lots of fun things. He does have a few bumps, but it doesn't seem to bother him, he's 11 now. Thanks.

[@rjpropertymanagement5163]

Another great video Andrew there always appreciated and enjoyed thanks for your time to put out great content your friend Rocco from R & J landscaping here in Ct Merry christmas and Happy new year's to you and your Family thanks Rocco

[@safffff1000]

I'm amazed at the amount of waste people do. 90% of that deck is wood that can be reused. Same in many other videos, whole out buildings quite usable and mobile homes.

[@AndrewCamarata]

IDK, that deck was pretty bad, I did actually bring that to my friend who got some lumber out of it.

[@markduncan6690]

Another job well done Andrew!!

[@jamiewawrzonek7419]

That’s a big improvement

[@BelgianBillie]

Dude, did you just rip a deck from the side of the house without unbolting it from the house :D

[@Kurgosh1]

I was worried when you said you were taking down that leaning tree. I had visions of things going horribly wrong. Heavy equipment and not worrying about what's in the way make it a bit easier.

[@timgarner6768]

Just catching up with this video. What terrible construction of the old deck. No footings, no pressure treated wood, and I will bet no exterior screws or lags. But look at the "house."

[@briansumner2700]

Heh I'm surprised the whole back wall didn't fall down when the Yanmar started pulling on the deck. Nice Yanmar BTW. What model and what power is it? Sweet little machine.

[@AndrewCamarata]

It's a Yanmar b50

[@JJ-yn8fl]

LOVE your videos, Andrew!!; you are truly an expert at everything!! I wonder though - why are all the houses you work on always super old-school looking? Clearly, some/most of your customers have money. Is there some city code/ordinance stipulating that they must meet some uniformity, for preservation/to look old-timey, all the time? Just always wondered :)

[@macthewind]

You should'da cut or dismantled the deck a lot closer to the house even within a couple deck boards.. If it were done correctly that door should not have moved...

[@ianmurray9792]

Clients of mine always ask how to kill a stump.You Tell them copper nails or copper too just hammer into stump and by summer it's dead. Ottawa by law if tree is dead the city has to remove it as long as the tree is on your property. But this hack works well anywhere.

[@humphrey4976]

ian murray it does take a while for that to work

[@leol1682]

Good job on the deck but for an instence the pateo door it built to low ., I saw on KZbin chain saw cuting concret block , with chain bar .

[@AndrewCamarata]

Thanks, the new door or old? They made the new deck lower so they didn't need railings. Those chain saws that cut concrete are very different than the ones for cutting wood, they have like a diamond chain, I don't think they would cut wood.

[@doug1234dougx]

Neat spot, looks great!

[@Quadrille763]

You should do a video on where to take the stuff you demo, trees, tires, decks, etc and how each is dealt with, costs or payments

[@AndrewCamarata]

I usually do, I brought that deck to my friend, he actually re-purposed much of this wood.

[@ReikaWolf]

Something about the way this man starts a chainsaw.... Lol.

[@mikel9567]

Fire department chains would be what you are looking for. They use the saws to cut through roofing material and what not, but they still get dull. Get a sawzall.

[@hsmith3844]

A K-12 we use on the trucks for the FD, they come with blades that will work for ya

[@darrellmeeks5092]

Hey Andrew, what is the tank under the floor plate of a B50 yanmar excavator for. I was thinking gear oil. But I honestly don't know.

[@burkhardgobler8581]

Hi Andrew Its COOL Video

[@CartoonistVikrant]

i like u brother.the way u took time to see how the new deck was built that is not ur job. 🌪️🌫️

[@cobrasvt347]

That deck was sketchy even when it was new.

[@petessite]

lovely spot Andy when you took the drone up , where abouts is it , my kinda place to live !! great videos , top marks , happy xmas , all the best to you for the new year

[@jdpaul2]

Short for andrew is drew not andy

[@davidshowalter5808]

Hard on that chain saw we've all been there

[@timnash6870]

Tim from Canada what you need to do invest in some cordless power tools couple reciprocating saw‘s would help you out...Maybe a couple impact drivers or cordless drills but the thing I would look into reciprocating saw pretty much all the brands of them now Milwaukee Makita Dewalt Ryobi depending on what battery do you use I would look into getting one of these for your job. . And if you’re looking into stuff. Milwaukee has battery powered chainsaw small ones M12 Siri’s chainsaw

[@NickMango]

Ahhh no rim joist. That’s why they wanted to bring the grade up. Looks like they sistered to floor joists too.

[@dstevenpaisley]

I have screw a lot of chains on nails and steel.Get your self one of those Cheap chain grinders at harbour freight .have one only use it for straight ing up those screwed up chains .start with a couple old Chains to get the feel for it

[@michaeltarasenkoop2389]

How do you get such a steady picture while flying that little copter ?

[@benrocklyfe8789]

Andrew, did you bring the yanmar over in the back of the truck or a trailer? That's cool if it fits in that truck, also I see the skid alot with just the truck I presume the same?

[@AndrewCamarata]

Trailer. It would be hard getting them into the truck without a dock.

[@AndrewCamarata]

I've put the komastu in the truck a few times.

[@benrocklyfe8789]

Andrew Camarata that's cool I figured trailer later on in the vid, that yan is good size. I'm jealous of your truck, I'm looking for 1.

[@AndrewCamarata]

Trucks like that are not hard to find.