Building The Nantahala Retreat #23 | How To Install Trex Composite Decking

[@Conan117117]

Finally a second channel where Jaime isn't cut off during his lecture!

[@UltimateGuidetoWoodworking]

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[@yossid422]

Would love to see some videos on how you guys design it and order materials and all the other work that you guys do before you actually come to build the foundation. Cuz not a lot of content out there on KZbin. And it from the Perkins so would be great 🤣💪

[@mrrairai]

Agreed

[@keironthomas2355]

I would like that to

[@gingercollins2229]

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[@slynn5138]

One thing I like to do on my exterior decks is apply a flashing tape to the tops of all joists. Love the way this series is coming along.

[@hansangb]

That ending...LOL. Every buzzsaw owner loves and hates it.

[@alexduffy09]

Honestly, that trailer shot at the beginning was awwwesome

[@drsh0ckalu]

That black Tajima chalk line though. Have had mine for years!

[@jrt2067]

Jamie’s tip on making temporary sawhorses was brilliant, and well worth all the other forever long explanations he gives.

[@bjbruce9643]

Eric…THANK YOU for listening to the feedback throughout 2021 concerning Jamie; about everyone riding him on his “info sessions”. I just subscribed to the new channel!!! He has a lot of fans and Im stoked to watch it; but note…no one can narrate an episode like you!! Thanks for building for me today!

[@DavidLBrown-rm2mm]

Perpentangular???? I'm gonna use that one

[@tristonevanko5726]

finally a Chanel for Jamie to talk

[@PerkinsBuilderBrothers]

Yep!

[@StuCheeks]

Haha the best part: 8:45 "Can you explain it in some way that's easier to understand?" What a meta question coming from Jaime.

[@don_chuwish]

Breaker boards work much better than butt joints over single joists. Basically multiple picture frames to break up the runs into equal sections. That way all the boards are equal length, expand and contract equally, and have a more solid place for the edges to land.

[@royalconstruction8032]

Yes. @perkins brothers…… Trex will not honor warranty if you use butt joints on single joists. They require a double joist and a total of ( 4 ) fasteners, 2 in each board.

[@effenfish661]

glad that you added a Jaime channel!

[@docphi]

I suggest putting zip tape on the joists for water protection

[@michaeljacobs9613]

Love the trailer shot! Super cool

[@russellcarter6451]

Aight, “Perpentangular” has been added to my vocabulary 😂

[@moonpie21012]

I think we need a dictionary of all Jaime's words!😂

[@randyrussell6246]

Perpen- tawaticle ?

[@Hammer.Mike-REI]

Jason is hilarious. Big fan

[@spankiedoodlesteve2086]

It’s recommended that for trex,joists are doubled up everywhere there is a seam in order to get full bearing, trex is a lot flimsier than pt pinewood decking, this easier to bend and move, also a great idea to spray the ends of all trex decking with polyurethane to weatherproof. It will deteriorate faster than wood! I’m not knocking these guys, they did great, just informing anyone seeking a lasting deck

[@davidladet1556]

I love watching people in my Area build been to that same lowes many times

[@grebnetsew]

Oooh! I like the jazz background music! Ya’ll some classy builders!!! Next time throw in some extra blocking for some 45 degree internal corners on that deck… Make it extra classy. Keep it coming, you guys are all 2x4’s.

[@cmzajac]

rocking out to Plini on the way to lowe’s just increased your cred 100x

[@findings1000]

Just wanna say you guys are awesome. I build in New Zealand and its good getting tips and tricks off other builders especially from the other side of the world.

[@dmbrsk]

Butt joints in the field need blocking on either side of joist and dedicated clips on both boards (4 clips total). I use PT scraps ripped to 3” - 3.5” width and 7”- 8” length so there’s enough meat to fasten clips down. Should be in the install docs that come with the boxes, and don’t remember exactly but could be a warranty issue if you don’t add the blocking @ butt joints in field

[@kingalthe1st160]

I'm addicted to your videos. Would love to see a herring bone pattern at the corners where each side of the deck connects. A bit more work, but really takes the look to the next level. Also, no joist hangers on the ledger? That's code where I am...

[@matthewkemmerer3090]

Man! You guys just keep knocking it out of the park. Entertainment and education all in one video. Thank you, Perkins Crew, for these videos.

[@rubenarce4980]

Seeing you guys work on the edge of the deck gave me anxiety. Great job none the less.

[@papataqiy3190]

14:36 nice pro tip.

[@Dr3450]

That back up the road in 1 go was impressive! I don't know too many people that could have pulled that off.

[@PerkinsBuilderBrothers]

Ha ha thanks! Lots of driving up and down crazy mountain roads over the years

[@giacalonebuilding4443]

Use a parting board or do a herringbone pattern to eliminate butt joints. Also depending on your guys skill level could help you out to run everything long and cut with track saw after and install your picture frame last it will enable unskilled guys to do all the boards in the field and you’ll only be left with a few critical things for the more skilled guys. Love your channel been binge watching for couple hours now pretty amazing how many different trades you guys take on in house. We do everything exterior (footings, framing, roofing, windows/doors, siding, decks) and I thought that was a lot lol.

[@tallpaul8880]

When I installed this I rounded over all the butt ends and it gave a really nice finish look. Also I always frame for this 12” oc it will never dip between joists where 16” oc will over time in my experience. Love the content! ✌🏻🇺🇸

[@Danielism]

The round over idea is nice!

[@kirkwilliamson335]

We use a joist protect tape on top of joist to increase life of joist as you are putting on composite w extended life might as well extend life of joist where screws penetrate the joist

[@juliusheigl1015]

yoooo! Can't believe Jamie is listening to Plini! Great taste in music, my man!

[@j_e_parkermusic]

the trailer timelapse camera rig is definitely something I would do too

[@zax1972]

Every work place should have a Jason, makes going in on a Monday easier.

[@aringo8902]

Jason is my favourite! He's so funny.

[@johnbritton9466]

Love your guys videos workmanship is top notched

[@PerkinsBuilderBrothers]

Thanks john… I tell people that at least we TRY to do a good job.

[@HC-ji9oe]

Eric, Jaime, Ray och James are my favourite characters in this series, (in no particular order)...

[@first.place.losahs]

Had a long and rough day on the roof today on my birthday. If I could get a happy birthday from you guys would make my day much better 💪💪 keep up the great work boys

[@robertreardon873]

Jason never disappoints

[@PerkinsBuilderBrothers]

Thanks Robert!

[@brittamiller1007]

I love the Plini song in the beginning

[@joeholtz1249]

Perpentangular, I like it. Kinda like an 8 legged animal that eats plants and lives in water, an Octopotomus

[@PerkinsBuilderBrothers]

Exactly!

[@anthonysmith9410]

Great video…….excellent tips for the trex install….

[@wadepowell7879]

You guys are a hoot! Oh, and skilled.

[@ktulu193]

Jaime listening to Plini, nice!

[@verygoodboy2688]

Are you guys thinking of doing the Wednesdays Q&As again on the second channel? I really enjoyed that series

[@PerkinsBuilderBrothers]

Yes… may not be called that, but will be topic based and a lot more in-depth than on this channel!

[@levelseven9841]

I've never done butt joints/staggered butt joints on composite decking. Every 8', 10', 12', 16' 20, or ?, depending on the length of the deck, I run a deck board perpendicular/90° to the decking. Dividing the deck in half, thirds, or? I call it a parting board, and it eliminates butt joints. Which look bad. Especially on composite decking. It's more work and more framing, but it's definitely worth it.

[@RedMelonChitlin]

Sharpie peel off white china marker works on darker materials- I just discovered those lately.

[@donstevenson8483]

I want you to put the deck on you're doing a fine job I work with a lot of old carpenters in my day and I can tell you have a lot of good qualities the only thing I want to mention that window seal that you put around the windows I believe you should have put it on the floor joists before you put the decking down it will never rot underneath the for choices and the decking take care now keep up the good work

[@koenbus]

My respect for you guys grew tenfold when I heard you guys grooving out to Impulse Voices by Plini in the car

[@brosier]

Pro tip for the clip especially running the boards in with one person… temp set the clips secure to the board, pull the second board in temp set clips on the second board and the go back to drive the clips home on the first board. It lets the boards easily seat and especially if you have a low or high joist.

[@mastermetalshredder]

these guys are better than anything on HGTV and cable tv in general. I wish they would get picked up by a network and get paid to keep doing what they do

[@PerkinsBuilderBrothers]

Thanks Michael!!

[@TP391-v8r]

Video quality is great. I just realized it’s all done from your phones! 😯

[@anthonymohammed5014]

Beautiful job guys a great deal of information on the prep ready and install of this floor system thank you for sharing Mr Arlo he will be fine and up and running like a Mack truck in no time God bless fellas and be safe

[@2jhn2]

In Denmark, the buzz saw is called 'the howling nun'... 😆🤣 Thanks for some great entertaining 👍👍

[@childswilson]

Great channel! I found you guys a couple months ago and have seen all your videos! Jaime made me nervous working on the edge there ! Be safe guys! Keep up the good work from Arizona !

[@callowyellow]

The episode I was waiting for, for weeks now, cause my ocd wasn't very happy lol now I can rest easy a little bit.

[@jacobmillyard6799]

Did my front porch and back deck in Toasted Sand and love it! Good choice.

[@GrowingOrganicTvShow]

Pro tip: paint the top of the PT joists brown first before install. It takes minutes but looks better because you don't see the PT through the gaps. It also helps prevent rot and water off the joists. 'Even use some Asphalt emulsion if you want. You could have got 16 footers or 20 ft to make that span. Less but joints. Otherwise good work

[@richardperkins2057]

Do that if you want to void the trex warrantee. Use trex brand joist tape for the same affect but better protected

[@slynn5138]

Joist tape all the way!!! It amazes me how just about every deck build video on KZbin skips this step. Maybe it’s a form of job security for some builders…

[@jayhyde7987]

Always have couple different colors grease pencils in box so can mark different materials...wipes off

[@AverageDadBBQ]

Awesome progress as always!

[@robertdoyle240]

Love your show I watch it every day. It gets me going to work

[@brucejordan2281]

i loved the trailer shot!

[@zach9538]

Havent watched the channel in a while but good to see that Eric finally upgraded from that Home Depot pouch. Went with the Diamondback over the Occidental.

[@NenadKralj]

13:01 Keep Huggin' that Tree (Cuz I Got a Chainsaw) 😎 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@gilamonsterfab3438]

You guys should try a silver streak used for marking steel. Try it you will like it.

[@davidkramer6585]

Unless using the darkest color of decking available I always use a darker color as an accent for the picture frame. Usually recommend lighter colors as composites get really hot for bare feet if not under roof.

[@haydne]

Another great video, so from the UK a big thumbs up to you guys. I think you are only one of three videos that I look forward to, Aquaholics and Silver Foxes, so if anyone in the USA wants to check them out I'm sure they will enjoy them. A different world from this but that's what KZbin is all about! Take care and see you on the next one! LOL!

[@wilbready]

I can attest to the facts presented in this video as this is exactly how my company installs composite decking. Great videos, @perkinsbuilderbrothers!

[@phillipfish7235]

I didn't get the notification....but I'm here as always! Nice camera work 😆 🤣

[@zoeyanth1]

Looks nice. But on picture frame/ square edge boards I like to either router or biscuit cut the inside of board to limit plugs

[@weathermann1505]

Afternoon from southeast South Dakota

[@ihdesign5335]

Beautiful environment project site 🙂😁

[@uriahmaney6585]

Trex Decking looks great! These videos are my therapy!

[@zackjames88]

Pro tip...white fabrics or stabillo pencil for marking on dark products...washes off anything with just water

[@kevinobrien1933]

Tiger claw makes a pnematic gun for hidden fasteners. Also look into a cuthub work station. We frame with them and it saves alot of time

[@T.E.P..]

Absolutely spectacular decking video .... this whole build has been a blast to watch and full of great tips.

[@mtnbikefuel80]

Been waiting for that second channel for the details!

[@rickmastenbroek5447]

I usually use a piece of maskingtape to draw my cut mark if the pencilmark wont show or when its a finished surface I dont wanna have pencil on.

[@edwardkenny2356]

Lookin' good, gentlemen! 🙂

[@martijnskanaal]

Maybe put the second channel at the recommended channels tab 😉

[@jedifyll]

As always... Love the show. Just the right length and content is awesome for lernin' n stuf ;-) (Perpentangular?!?!) Love it!

[@ronniewalker2881]

really enjoyed watching y'all good job

[@mathiasyuzdepski7141]

Should try out the Camo clips. Much faster then the Trex clips!

[@DCS026]

Looking good, guys.

[@MrKaymayn]

Hey Perkins. I love your videos! They are really good. Jaime has so many great tips on details. :) Thanks for your content from Denmark. (yeah we use metric system). I've never used an "inch to centimeter" converter so much. I've watched all your videos.

[@tamoose1]

Jay found a few things to do with those cut ends…maybe some thinset next time you tile?

[@daviddorge1559]

Awesome vlog as usual gents. Thanks from Canada

[@dongalloway6888]

I have an older all brick home...(1978) with a rather large back porch that all the wood... is rotted... I've debated as to whether I want to remove 100% of it... and pour a concrete pad for the back porch... or I was considering going with pressure treated base boards and some type of decking... After watching this, I absolutely love how this looks and installs... So much so that I was going to pour a concrete front walkway from my driveway to the front door.....I'm wondering now how difficult this would be to lay down as a walkway if you will... Currently the walkway is brick that has been set so long that regardless of what I do I'm not removing it... it's settled in as much as it will ever settle... so my thought is to use Pressure treated Runners... leveled and square, and use this type decking for the walkway!!!

[@nikbedwell8559]

One of your best videos 👍

[@PerkinsBuilderBrothers]

Thanks for the feedback!

[@brianderby145]

Little more work but 45ing the corners from house to post looks great! You can also take it up a level by using a different color band board around the outer edges and between the corner 45s too really accent the deck and give a "framed" appeal.....much as y'all did with the house siding.

[@danielramiezramirez5751]

Es un grupo alucinante🤗 el piso muy bueno con las piesas de anclaje muy buen trabajo 👍

[@rondriggers2755]

Love watching you guys. Thanks

[@PerkinsBuilderBrothers]

Thanks for the comment Ron

[@terrycotton2370]

I love you guys! You are entertaining and educational.

[@d4django]

It's a triangle in shape, but used to mark a square. That's why it's called setsquare. For short people leave out the set and just say a square. (Trying to be Jamie)

[@jamesbunnett1694]

Do you find you get rot when you use full width picture frame blocks. Water sits in the end grains and rots the board below and cups the end grain boards

[@dhitamajalengka3793]

Cheers to all the greetings from Indonesia 🇮🇩

[@toddperry9860]

Once again excellent instructions and easy to follow!

[@codydonovan7356]

That’s a gorgeous deck! And an amazing view

[@texasfred9321]

Glad to see you guys made progress Without the great Arlo. 😂 P.s. Arlo update