HOW TO BUILD A DECK // START TO FINISH (Part 1 of 2)

[@BYOTools]

Interested in building it yourself? Plans are available HERE: www.etsy.com/shop/BYOTools?ref=shop-header-name&listing_id=1396101371&sort_order=date_desc

[@abrahamvenson6799]

Aàa

[@BYOTools]

Who is interested in PLANS? :)

[@carmenmariacortesmarin2664]

I definitely am interested in plans!

[@lisaferrara8120]

ME!!!!

[@shanemattox6548]

I am!

[@cdez3676]

Yeah man

[@awdbean]

Me

[@masonb1100]

Well done. However at 12:00 when you are pouring the concrete in the tubes I learned it’s best to take a piece of rebar and knock all the air bubbles in the concrete out. Otherwise if you get a air pocket they can crack over time easier

[@mm88swrt]

Sweeping with a skill saw is something not many people know how to do! It's an amazing tip of the day lol

[@brunoalmeida7156]

I've been a builder for many years and have seen quite a fair bit of sheds. The plans in ryan's package kzbin.infoUgkxB7IXYxLzb_Ichhe45zM3Im5xfEiSp9vB have some of the nicest looking sheds i've seen in a while.

[@GoodlyEarth]

Yes!!! I'm first!. Great job on the deck. Freestanding decks are the most difficult to build in my opinion since they don't have the firmness of the house to keep them steady. As someone who has built over 100 decks, this is a great tutorial. Thanks Brent.

[@BYOTools]

Wow Mitch! You are on top of it and thanks so much for watching and your support. It is always appreciated and having deck approval by someone like yourself is HUGE! Keep up the great job on your channel as well!

[@danielmadden7141]

Excellent video… I’m a journeyman carpenter of 30 plus years and this young craftsman has done an exceptional job in explaining the how to’s done to every little detail. Awesome job… I’m very impressed!

[@andrejjamina2378]

I dont know.,when I see a guy not know how to properly tie off a stringline,that makes me wonder how skilled he can be. Lol

[@lechatbotte.]

Never done a freestanding deck so this was very interesting. Both the decks I was involved in were attached to the house. Yes level is important. My first deck was about sixty feet long, back when wood didn’t eat your wallet. We carted the wood home in a couple of trips in the back of an old Ford ranchero. The fellow at the lumber store was terrific calculating everything and no leftovers. We purchased wood so we wouldn’t have to cut the boards.

[@BYOTools]

60 feet long and no leftovers?!!! That is one amazing calculation haha! Thanks so much for watching and the continued support.

[@lechatbotte.]

@@BYOTools it was he calculated the deck size to make use of the full boards, we were on a tight budget hee hee

[@mflowtown]

Wow. I gave up after watching this video. You have a tallent! Awsome!

[@AuntieYaly]

Thank you for the very detailed explanation of how to build the deck. My husband and I are planning to build a deck in the near future therefore, we've been searching and watching many videos even though he's quite handy himself. Your video really reminded us of how we used all the methods plus a few more good tips of how to build it so thank you for sharing.

[@mattcampbell7873]

flip that speed square around, so the tip is facing you. the overhang, gives you more straight edge to help with alignment for your saw to butt against.

[@randyhess260]

I haven’t seen a deck nailed together in 20 years

[@TheNajSD]

This is EXACTLY what I've been looking for. I have such a short drop (21.5" from grade to door) and I couldn't figure it out with a post. Duh, skip the post. Perfect. I'm only talking about a 10x16 deck. And I greatly appreciate the free plans. Earned a sub and I'll be recommending you around my adventures. Thanks!

[@BYOTools]

Great to hear and thanks so much for the support. Welcome to the BYOTFam!

[@markfox5171]

Everything done to the highest standards. It's utterly amazing to me the number of decks I have seen that are not built like this. Simple deck but professional approach

[@testaccount2343]

high standards? :D

[@driveman6490]

Notching a support beam would not be considered "high standards".

[@steann1]

I like your work and attention to detail and the extra mile you go in the construction.

[@trcass1]

absolutely great segment. very good narrative

[@didz2064]

The joist tape is a super improvement to prevent rot. It's hard to be glad when you have to re-joist...

[@BYOTools]

Haha sooooo true Di. Thanks so much for watching :)

[@iamdjsluggo]

WOW! That is a huge deck! Awesome.

[@copasetic216]

Awesome. Your first deck video is the one I saw that made me subscribe to your channel. Cant wait to watch this one man

[@BYOTools]

Love hearing that bud. Thanks so much for watching in the continued support. This will be another great deck project I assure you.

[@travisandtracyjacobs6198]

I used to think I wanted to save as much money as possible, but when I rented these mini skids, what a game changer. Like you, this splurge is so worth it. I always order them for anything that requires dirt removal or transport. I am done with the wheel barrow unless for Smaller volume stuff. I haven’t rented an auger yet but it looks cool.

[@lisaferrara8120]

Just like the shed, this deck is going to be well-built and sturdy.

[@BYOTools]

Very very true Lisa haha! Thanks so much for watching.

[@giselledogan2024]

Part 2 of 2?

[@JackPatterson2232]

Wow this is so different from how we do it in Australia. We dig the footing and sit the post in which is treated so it withstands rot. then concrete around

[@rmd440]

The decks in the USA are made that way, as well. It just depends on how you want to make it.

[@bobbyt3358]

You are one great deck builder. Hats off to ya!

[@sacuna3333]

You are the man! Love this channel

[@BYOTools]

Truly appreciate the kind words Samuel and thanks so much for watching. This is gonna be a fun project for sure

[@Noez90]

As a dyi homeowner myself. I truly admire your hard work!

[@BYOTools]

Thanks so much GB. Greatly appreciate the support and kind words.

[@yeahyeah7445]

What is dyi?

[@alexlewarex4815]

@21:35 - Always check diagonals and SIDES, the diagonals of an isosceles trapezium are equal in measure as well.

[@IsaacC20]

@4:20 Thanks dude. Not many youtube vids comment on ease of use of heavy machinery for excavation. Would be cool if there was a channel where pros share techniques for dealing with stuff.

[@mafr3552]

I really enjoy watching your videos! Greetings from Berlin

[@BYOTools]

Love hearing that I have fans all over the world Manu. Thanks so much for watching and subscribing.

[@JimmySimmy-fz2ee]

On the point of renting large equipment like that I don’t know what it’s like In the US but we bought an excavator to use over a year long project and sold it at the end for not much of a loss seemed to hold value pretty well and definitely cheaper than renting multiple times throughout the year

[@johnmoon3848]

Clearly you are fearless! ☀

[@BYOTools]

Go big or go home right?! Haha! Thanks so much for watching John.

[@annabellpeak7980]

hello how are you

[@EverythingHasAStory]

I'll be building almost identical deck next week. Thank you very much.

[@ProjectKelstone]

I searched forever for those form tubes in the UK and could not find them. So went with posts in cement/hole approach. Also, I can not get the joist tape here so painted the frame with Bitumen paint! I even painted my treated posts! lol. Hopefully lasts as long as a composite decking boards.

[@BYOTools]

Ya they are hard to find even in my area sometimes kelstone. Thanks for watching and I’m sure your deck will last plenty long :)

[@gregsimard-ol1hr]

I was overly jealous of your 24” footings Ive dug enough of them 4 feet deep here in Toronto. Many by hand

[@OU8Aspark]

That is a nice looking foundation!

[@gebeme11]

"Why hello there>. Love the oldschool presenter vibe.

[@oldhoosier2]

Miriam Makeba…thanks for that!

[@robertlee4172]

Cool tools. Great sized deck. Plenty of party hosting in the future.

[@dannyfubar3099]

Excellent post, thank you for sharing.

[@coreyk2998]

How did he get the beam next to house exactly level using those baseplates that are not adjustable vertically? Wouldn’t you have to make every footer exactly level which seems hard? Thx

[@tipohungary]

I dont even have a house(probably not even gonna have one) to build a decked patio to it, but your video is so good i watched it!

[@robertdelpino504]

Great video I have plans to build a deck at my house this is just perfect for me . But for some reason I can not find the 2 part.

[@franks4973]

Nice, would love to see a video on methods of attaching posts

[@edinmontufar5215]

Very nice job . That helped me a lot . Thanks

[@tsminnal]

Such an amazing step by step tutorial. Thanks for making this great video.

[@BYOTools]

Love hearing that! Thanks so much for the support and hope it helps in your own endeavors.

[@BS-my2ky]

when you lay down the plastic sheet to cover and block the grass from growing up, would it also block the water drainage? Do you have to worry about the slope or grading to make sure the water slides away from the home?

[@kentuckydirby8306]

Nice work brotha! I'm trying to learn so much in so little time XD

[@Czechbound]

Very well presented, filmed and edited. Very well done and greetings from Prague, CZ

[@garybarker4481]

You have made an enjoyable video ! The Dewalt metal connector gun would be nice to use on all the joist hangers, which I think aren't mentioned but are pictured in video 2, but the reviews aren't too good. I'll try Metabo or masterforce! Other than that you did a superb job with new ideas.

[@voidisyinyangvoidisyinyang885]

Miriam Makeba! I saw her live in Madison WI around 1993. thanks

[@rogerk1710]

Looking good so far. Batter boards are usually a bit of overkill but they work great when you’re working by yourself. Laser is a great tool too. I would be doing everything pretty much the same except for the sonotubes. I’m in the LA area. We don’t have a frost line! Good work Brent!

[@BYOTools]

I never new how much I would love a laser level until I started using it Roger. Glad at least one of use doesn’t have to worry about a frost line haha! Thanks so much for watching Roger.

[@LtKregorov]

You can buy No 9 or No 10 structural 1 1/2 inch screws instead of nails for the joist hanger. With a good impact driver you can get your girlfriend on the job and it's much lighter and less scary for her to handle and she can get all those 2000 screws in for you while you cut and place the next joist. It does cost a little more than nails, but it is as strong as one (due to being structural grade) and pull all piece together, which helps in the long run with wood force in action. I had a little over 2800 screws to do on my project for the frame work. Probably did 200 (one or two screws per hanger to keep it in place for her. By the time I was ready with the next joist, she had almost all the nails of hangers and hurricane tie in of the previous joist.

[@bonsummers2657]

Best to put the landscape fabric when you did, not earlier. You did the right timeline.

[@AlexH-em2vv]

I didn't see you plane any of the joists down, were they all perfect? If they are crowned, do you do this as you progress with installing each joist? Any tips?

[@drumswest5035]

I would have added blocking mid span, stops the joist from twisting and transfers load from joist to joist.

[@jamesaustin7147]

There is one thing that you missed. That is calling ( U. S. A. Underground service alert #811 ) call before you dig and outline your work area in white paint. It’s a free service! It’s for your safety, and I wouldn’t want to hit any underground utilities! It could be very expensive. Just a word of advice. Thanks James

[@wjlarsen]

He shared that info: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pKi6kKCNlM6FqM0si=leVJlEBPk3GLEeHP&t=484

[@bircheyster1768]

Wow, that’s gunna be a huge deck. I feel like the deck furniture will cost as much as building the deck.😂😂

[@BYOTools]

LoL! Maybe I need to do a “how to build deck furniture” video to save some money. What do you think?

[@bircheyster1768]

Ya for sure man! But with 2021 lumber you should just get solid gold furniture.😂🤣

[@garybrice3239]

Favorite tik tok account, favorite KZbin page

[@jimkeokanock4301]

Thanks. very details from start to finished.

[@SeanGeorge-r9t]

What if they want the Decking going the opposite way? would you just shorten your beams and spin em 90°?

[@joetrentjr3634]

That's a nice house 🏠 👌. Good build.

[@steann1]

What’s holding the concrete to the ground… does the cardboard tube dissolve overtime or is it just the friction of the dirt on the tube holding it down..??

[@Millercreek]

Hey. Curious if you considered helical piles for this project or any of your others builds. I mean since you already rented the Vermeer. Thanks for the video.

[@parveenkarim4456]

V good job. I am really appreciate you. Do u do private home deck

[@driveman6490]

Looks great. An alternative method would be to install joist-to-beam instead of joist-over-beam. You would have enough space to use 4x10" beams and 2x10" joists. You use roughly the same amount of hardware (hangers instead of hurricane straps) and definitely get away with spacing your joist at 16" centers.

[@coreyk2998]

I was wondering about that, but how does the beam look next to the house if it’s freestanding?

[@Gert4R]

Don’t even own a house. Still love watching this stuff.

[@annabellpeak7980]

hello Gent

[@aonbrostin3579]

Sorry, didn't get this one - you used galvanized bolts on a treated wood? What kind of treatment? I thought zinc and copper would make love and you get a nasty smudges. Or they don't put copper into treated wood in USA?

[@lgdoucet8417]

wont the lumber rot being so close to the ground? i mean for your beams, since you're doubling them up as posts

[@sneat2028]

In some states/cities if a deck is more than 200 sf a permit is required, concrete footings are required and it must be attached to the house.

[@chadmarkley]

Outstanding video. Clear and so helpful with explaining each step. You for sure need some New Zealand Deck Sealant to finish off the project! (search for the video ;-) )

[@ValeriaVincentSancisi]

Thank you for the tips on this build! If ever have a chance of a free standing deck that is elevated (with stairs) I would so love it! I know there is bracing and extra load calcs...

[@eszyx8062]

yessssssssss another deck video!

[@BYOTools]

Glad your tuning in Esteban. Greatly appreciate the support.

[@GoodlyEarth]

Also, good job on squaring of the deck. Seriously, every time I do diagonal measurements, I'm always off.

[@BYOTools]

Haha ya I always get a little nervous when I do the diagonal measurement. Sooo key to have a square deck.

[@annabellpeak7980]

hello goodly

[@MrAshred86]

I have a costumer with a balloon frame house with asbestos shingles, was wondering if a free standing deck could work, it’s on the second story though?

[@PillayAllRounders]

Hi from South African vloggers 🇿🇦 😀 ❤️ 🌍

[@mlblja]

I would definitely want plans for this deck.

[@Ana-em9rx]

Can you please give us some advice? We had a deck built just 3 days ago on the south side of the home with lots of sun. It has yet to be stained & today we noticed that a lot of the boards and 2x4 railing tops are cracking and some floor boards are cupping!!! We are in disbelief this would happen in 3 days. The wood is pressure treated pine from Home Depot. Is it the installation? The wood? That it’s on the south side and had intense sun for 3 days? Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

[@theredtruckwoodshop2722]

Very nice video. I have only one concern with your foundations. You put the Sonotubes 24” deep for frost but then use the existing concrete for the middle which I assume is not below the frost line. So your deck with heave up in the middle.

[@sfbluestar]

So the land must be leveled to the lowest point of the deck-covered area?

[@viet1649]

What led you to choose 12 inch spacing for your joists instead of 16? Thank you

[@LDSKIPPER1911]

Some composite decking require 12” on center joist spacing

[@stevencsimmons8376]

Yes would love the plans Awesome

[@BYOTools]

Plans are available NOW Steven. Check out the line in the video description. Thanks for watching.

[@dallionaire8947]

Did you attach the wood to your house?

[@odakszadam6243]

Foundation of the deck is individual founding. How to fix the levelling stability? All footings stay different soil part.

[@Wildadventurousoutpost]

When you wrap your string line wrap it 2 times then pull your bottom line over top and it will lock the line so you don’t have to twist it around the world a million times

[@Billy-wk3vv]

I saw/heard you had 3 rows of footings for beams and footings in each row 4 1/2 feet apart for 24' length and depth of deck 21' with 10 1/2' between each other didn't hear you talk about that so I guess 10 1/2 feet between beams is okay,is that right ?

[@NB-Philly]

That is amazing looking! I’ll be using all your techniques on my new deck!

[@BYOTools]

Love hearing that and thanks so much for watching. Good luck on your own project.

[@yzebrov]

How high are the beams sitting off the deck? Everything I've seen suggests 1" min. I'm also surprised you opted for smaller beams and more footings vs larger beams. did you find that to be cheaper?

[@ILC-eo6vk]

I want to build a 16x32 deck, but instead of the traditional wood plank flooring, I want to install one inch pavers. It'll be between 5-7 feet high. I know I'll need to install cement subflooring, and with the extra weight, should I double up on the 6x6 posts and add some in the middle?

[@jeremiahjackson4031]

Dude there isn’t a hurricane that’ll take that deck anywhere. Nice

[@buildingstore8714]

Aww amazing great work 👍👍👍

[@Thephoenix.777]

how is that structural wood called and where you get it? i heard you called it pressure treated wood but i know a green color one that s called that so don't know the differece.

[@james-jq8sk]

2 questions please, (1) could you just paint x 2 coats of exterior grade paint instead of using the GTape? (2) Do you have a video on using the laser level, couldn't see one! Thanks for a great video as usual...

[@mattscott2868]

Did you cut the main beam into smaller sections due to not having a long enough beam or is it better to make smaller beam lengths?

[@DrLoveQc]

Good job as always! I wonder why you didnt took "screw piles" posts instead of the hard work with concrete sonotubes? We got some diy one where I live you can screw them in ground with a 2x4x8' and an hammer. My next deck will use thoses, my house has some 23yrs old concrete sonotubes and they shifted over years with frost we got in Canada and its a pain to make everything level until I redo it. Still looks decent with maintenances.

[@BYOTools]

Great question Sebastian and I would have loved to use screw piles. I actually contacted a couple of companies to see if they would be interested in being featured but it was just going to be too big of a headache and way more expensive. Thanks for watching and hopefully I can feature screw piles in the future.

[@robs8882]

I looked, but I didn't see where you rented the equipment?

[@mcfudd007]

We have a similar number called "dial before you dig" in Australia 🙂

[@balloney2175]

Can we apply the same structure when building a tiny house?

[@maxli730]

is the timber used were sleepers for garden edging?

[@eduardoserrano5453]

The people who thumbs down are jealous, this is a gorgeous deck. Good job man!!

[@ToyTehShammy]

Pro tip, you should learn how to tie off a string line properly with tension for accuracy. Also maybe don't position a lazer level ontop of something so dodgy.

[@haroon420]

Have a question which I hope you can help with. I have lots of earth left over from a project. Can I not dump it under the decking. Effectively there will not be any cavity under the boards

[@a-ok]

For longevity, wood should not be in contact with soil, pressure treated or not, it will last longer if it can dry out completely.

[@BYOTools]

Yes Jason is right. You can dump soil in areas but just make sure your lumber isn’t in contact with the soil. If it is it will degrade much quicker even if it’s pressure treated. Thanks for watching and hope you enjoy the video.