How to Build a Ground Level Deck

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In this video we show you in detail how to build a deck close to the ground. It starts with removing a concrete pad and continues with digging the foundation holes, framing, decking boards, stairs and more. We hope you find this video helpful and good luck with your project. Craig Heffernan

[@chencheng2506]

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[@Deckbuilding]

You could seal them with caulking but they overlap and are on a slope so the water should run down without getting in the seams

[@Charles-ui4rx]

Man I remember sitting around the neighborhood doing nothing and one day a guy ask me how would I like to come work with him So, I did and he took me to a site where they needed someone to keep them supplied with the materials they needed to build a deck. I was only 14 I did not know a 2x4 from a box of nails, so they gave them funny little names to keep me going. I had so much fun that day they even gave me a nail pouch to put on so I would look like one of the crew. at the end of the day they ask if I wanted to come back and I answered "yes can I? I was told "your the best helper we ever had" 4 years later I had learned enough to start building decks on my own. Immediately after leaving the military the company hired me as Project manager for all the sites.Today I am a disabled retired Vet setting around construction sites just to hear the sound of hammers, nail guns and chatter that go on among the workers. Even though I don't understand the language somehow I know what they are saying. Young people need something to do. Give them a chance to learn something that fun and exciting like "Building America".

[@pfleming344]

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[@DennisMathias]

A great story. And thanks for your service!

[@donsmith4021]

your lucky they didnt have you looking for a beamstretcher or a left handed tape measure.....

[@lunhil1264]

DJ24K Third generation carpenter here. Best job in the world!

[@ted124]

I am on your same journey DJ24K. I am in the military now as a satellite tech but after working with some engineers for a few years I found my love of building and working on starting my own building company. Small company, very small, lol

[@doraiddamman8725]

I knew nothing about building a deck, can't afford hiring someone to re-do my old one, watched this video and got inspired, now I am almost done with the structure and will be putting the boards hopefully next week, thanks for the video and info.

[@ScientistPrepper]

I like this guy. He's the owner and he really does the work. Old school.

[@darrellparkhill]

Beautiful. I never tired of watching professional tradesmen practice their craft.

[@katysmith1641]

If you're interested here are some great woodworking plans you could use: HootWood.com

[@mediaadrenaline]

I am a deck builder as well- great work here. The only thing I don't agree with is sinking your posts in direct contact with the ground. I bring my footings/piers to the surface and then use galvanized standoffs.

[@jamestrads497]

You're still stocked with that useless mindset. I've built deck for years with the same exact steps , til this day they're still standing strong

[@mediaadrenaline]

@@jamestrads497 So, I guess you've never pulled out a rotten fence post?? You keep building your way and I'll build just a little better. Gonna put to use that darn "useless" mindset.

[@Everythingisgoingtobealright]

@@jamestrads497 Nobody will trust your advice when you throw an insult in.

[@JT-jl5ck]

I built my deck 10 years ago by watching your video. It is still in great condition.

[@Deckbuilding]

That’s great!!! It should last a lot longer too. My oldest deck is 40 years old this year. It is my father’s in Syracuse Ny. I have since replaced the decking to composite Trex. There were only two boards that rotted out from trapped water under a plastic bin he placed on the deck. Also there was one post that was rotting at ground level because of setting water. The post was replaced. Make sure posts are packed tight and mounded slightly on top so water doesn’t set there. Most posts I replace are always rotted from the top ground and down. So make sure you pack and mound each post.

[@JT-jl5ck]

@@Deckbuilding thx for the tip!

[@brittanybutts6521]

I helped my Uncle Maury (RIP) build his deck back in 1983, when I was seven. And by help, I mean I hammered about two nails! Did he hammer every nail? Watching this, it's making me tired thinking that he didn't have the power tools that you are using here! Anyway, the deck is still standing. And I still bring up how I helped my uncle build it everytime I go to that house!

[@HowardPlatt]

I have built a lot of decks over the years but I can honestly say that you guys out do any of my own work .... EXCELLENT JOB!!! I will be changing some of the things I do during the building process thanks to your excellent videos.

[@AngelCruz-vs7lw]

3:33 "As you see they go rather quickly" lol. love the humor and the narration is perfect.

[@wolverine82nd]

I built homes for 35 years as a GC in Calif. and this was a walk down memory lane, I loved building decks they were so rewarding when you got them finished. Great job. The only thing I would do differently is on the middle beam I would notch the post to accept two joist laminated together for shear strength but I don't see any problem with your system since it is ground level.. Still think it was a great job. I miss my building so much, loved what I did. Someone stole my walk in trailer and all my tools and put me right out of business. Keep up the good work.

[@tayred81]

If i wasn't good at this my self, i would love to have professionals like you in my yard. All day in the week. Good work

[@solobackpacking]

Certainly better built than most decks out there. Two changes. Run water further away from the deck and house and do so in a way that the pipes can be replaced more easily. Place 3 or even 4 screws instead of just 2 on the end rows of the deck boards. These ends tend to buckle up. Easy to stub toes and get injured.

[@sweetrvr]

Great video, very well done. One point worth mentioning: if using treated lumber, it's best to wait several weeks (sometimes months, depending on the region you live) before staining treated lumber. Also, I like to wait several weeks for treated lumber to dry out before installation. That way I know what gap I get. Overall, a great job!

[@Deckbuilding]

Yes on waiting a couple weeks before staining and no on the drying the lumber out before starting. Its just the way we build . You can try that method and give us a message back on the results. Thanks for watching.

[@bryank4649]

I commend you for your high attention to detail! Excellent craftsmanship, something you don't find very often in today's world of crooks!

[@lynnwingate1864]

The amazing thing is that there are so many thumbs down. Must be jealous builders or people that have no idea what it takes to build anything out of wood. I've been a carpenter for over 40 years and have built everything under the sun. I give you all a thumbs up. Good Job.

[@lord_abner]

The way you put the concrete in the holes that you dug for the support beams can lead to some of the concrete staying a powder even though you mixed it with the shovel. I've dug up support beams years later that were set in concrete "poured" that way and sometimes one hole will be good and then another one is like half powder still. Its way better if you put that slightly more work and effort into mixing it in something like a wheelbarrow and then pouring the concrete from that.

[@JohnC-er3rg]

Great point also I would space the boards sometime when you butt them against each other they don’t shrink as much especially if there’s not a lot of sun like the North side of a house. I speak from experience on this one.

[@jeromegarcia5396]

@@JohnC-er3rg you never space boards because some have more shrinking than others... your gaps will vary more noticeable, also experience...

[@JohnC-er3rg]

@@jeromegarcia5396 wrong you do space boards evenly if you don’t especially if you’re on the north side of a house they might not shrink. Then you have flooding, mold and rot I know from experience

[@jeromegarcia5396]

@@JohnC-er3rg your experience sucks because you can call any other professional and nobody spaces deck boards unless it's composite, and even composite boards swell in the sun, so a universal rule for decking is not to space, But you can be right, it's the Internet, but everyone reading this disagreement will call the professional and get their own opinions, and bet money nobody spaces decking unless it's requested... How I know you have no idea is because every board has a crown, so if you are running a space how do you fix a board that touches both ends yet has a bow in the middle leaving a quarter inch gap? You will struggle gapping that one board let alone a whole deck... Plus it strongly varies depending on what hemisphere you live... Then you got to account for paint and stain, because now if you have gaps guess what? You have to paint in-between the gaps, and if you telling me that is correct then 🤦 Period Potato tomato bro, it's all the same, you can be right all you want, but I will never gap wet lumber, you're a moron and haven't learned that cold shrinks the male just as lumber my guy, shrinkage is real lmao 🤣

[@Irishstar555]

Coming to you from Dublin Ireland...Just watched this vid...I was glued to the screen...this guy is such a pro....Great job, great job...

[@jamesshawn399]

The deck is nice but the Jazz and the Beagles TOTALLY made this video worth watching!!!

[@Harleyrk99]

I have been watching a lotta vids of how to build a deck and I keep coming back to yours, Cheers Brother you are number 1 in my book. Thank you so much for taking the time to show your skill.

[@alexlinares5670]

Awesome work I want two decks one in the front yard and one for the backyard this motivated me to hire someone. Lol

[@dons1932]

Great job! Although I will never understand why people can use such a beautiful natural material as wood, and then cover up all that beauty with synthetic paint. I know oiling is a pain, but so worth it.

[@aaronb0711]

Don S treated lumbar is beautiful? OK...

[@dons1932]

Aaron Becker Any natural wood is better than painted. It's a fact /story. Hardeeharhar

[@aaronb0711]

Don S I wouldn't say treated lumbar is natural wood anymore. You do know it has a green tint to it don't you and you're put off about paint? Makes sense... I myself like my maintenance free deck cause I'm not a cheap ass and would rather enjoy my deck than having to work on it year after year

[@aussisydne7484]

Ceca

[@heidifischerroy4372]

what kind of oil are u speaking of and what brand would that be ????

[@giovannisocci8793]

You make it look so easy,I paid some guys to build a deck and it is hideous,the wife is happy,but I m thinking I could ve built a good looking deck myself.

[@jenbeak2667]

I don't know if I'll ever do it, but it was so satisfying watching it!!! Thank you So much for sharing !

[@heut4384]

Thank you for a wonderful instruction. I have not been able to find one that goes into this depth and that covers everything from step ONE through TEN. This is very help indeed. Now I can't wait to have the concrete guys finish my patio next week so I can begin building my deck for my gazebo.

[@djbarakas6716]

That's what you call Professional builders

[@OhYeahAboutThat]

Small world! I was born and raised in Erie, but watched this video to get some ideas on a ground-level deck for my home here in California. I guess it always comes back to Erie…. Subbed.

[@lwbender]

I am from Canada, but I really like how you did this deck. I like the pile method of just concrete at the bottom and wood post sitting on it. Simple but very effective. Great job.

[@davidbrown2806]

This deck would never pass code in Canada.

[@gabrielcontreras8754]

Very impresive Mr. Craig Heffernan specially to see that you actually know how to do everything! and Have to say you have the best tutorials I ever seen! God Bless you!

[@walterh1839]

Thank you Craig. After watching your video a few times, I built my own. Very similar to yours.

[@jbal7873]

Nice job!! To everyone worried about just setting it on concrete below.... Think about the weight of the entire deck. Its not going anywhere. I built a 7' square base for a Rubbermaid shed out of 2x4s and plywood. When we moved it was all I could do to drag it to my trailer. Easily over 300lbs. I would guess just the 2x8s involved in this deck are over 700lbs

[@brendaharding7768]

I don't care what anyone else say you do amazing work what ever you do it is beautiful

[@robert4you]

Greetings from Sweden and another "deck builder". Really impressive work in this video! Looks very solidly built. Two thumbs up!

[@tavsaxony8445]

a pleasure to watch your work, that build of a new wooden deck. my meaning = craig and his team have golden hands and anybody can see - they love her job. greetings from germany, mike PS: love your vids, many great ideas for everyone!

[@AOMartialArts]

Man the precision of the cuts in this video are TOP TIER. Very satisfying to watch. Solid final product!!

[@farukatasever2933]

One of the best builders in business. Bravo Craig.

[@rebeccahaggard37]

The finished deck came out beautiful!! Thanks for making it look so easy!! 😎🤗

[@gwood736]

very informative. very nice outcome. such excellent tips i never would have thought of.

[@darthsailormoon4831]

I wish people with no knowledge of topics that they're commenting about would stop saying stupid shit like this. His video is full of code violations, such as using nails to support the beams instead of the posts.

[@ashleydoolittle9138]

From North East PA, lived in Charlotte NC for 10 years and just happened to come across your video!!! Hoping to install a deck around a mid above ground pool!

[@mackthemild4954]

These guys are the best and the smartest deck builders I've ever seen

[@Deckbuilding]

Thanks for the kind words, makes me want to do even better.

[@TheRedEyedFox31]

You make this look WAY too easy!

[@W.Vanderbilt]

My God you make this look easy! Great work Mr. Heffernan

[@mrtyn1985]

Love the idea of the half bag of concrete below frost line. 1. to prevent heave. 2. If you ever change the deck or remove you just bury them and forget about them.

[@JuryDutySummons]

i was gonna comment about putting the boards to close together, but then you addressed it. :) Almost like y'all are pros!

[@ringtrap]

Craig, Enjoyed this video, your crew does nice work. The only issue I have is where you say "standard practice" is that the decking is run in the longest direction of the deck, I would always try to avoid butting deck boards so if I had one measurement 16" or less... that was the direction the decking ran. I know it means more prep work with the framing and even sometimes headers below the joist, but I think it's worth it in the finished product years later when jointless deckboards aren't popping up. .

[@UnMarkedPanic]

So far one of the best explained video.

[@MiguelTiempos]

Wow, You can Tell when a crew is a Pro at what they do!!! Great video folks!!! They know their craft!!!! very good video!!!

[@markluce1659]

Do yourself a huge favor and find a Boston digger for making your holes. It has a spade on the end and a spoon on the side that has a handle. Your ab to driv it in the hole and the scoop or spoon closes down to hold the dirt. They are built so much better than the one you are useing. They dig so much faster that it cuts your time and energy in half.

[@jeremynading2006]

yes the boards may shrink over time but you need space between them to allow them to expand and to vent any moisture build up from the ground and the drain

[@georgee1405]

how much space?

[@234432234432]

Most people will leave 1/16" of space, or just place a galvanized nail between each deck board when securing the boards to the deck

[@fuzzylogic218]

I am working on my deck now and the boards have shrank some since I started. The moisture is out of them now but will they shrink even more and at such a fast rate? I am almost done but I am worried they boards will start to shrink more and I will have huge gaps in between them.

[@234432234432]

fuzzylogic218 shrinking will eventually reach a point where it will not get much smaller, so the gaps should stop growing in size

[@JuryDutySummons]

It would be cool to see the deck now that it's been 3 years.

[@daveyboy8907]

I hear its all twisted and falling apart...lol just joking

[@bigjim10235]

Barry Lab some treated lumber is merely for weather protection. Other levels of protection are 'ground contact' and 'in-ground'. Non-treated 4x4 posts are uncommon.

[@blessedsoul6083]

JuryDutySummons it has wrinkles now

[@joehicks8786]

I can promise you those posts have begun to rot. Posts should never contact the ground.

[@carlosgutierrez9387]

Here is not permitted to build a deck held by nails. It supposed to be over a4x6 And 2x6 minimum Over time nails will fail

[@tostadaman]

Im never going to do this, but yet here i am, watching the whole video

[@chrisao1987]

Beautiful done! The only other step I would of taken on the treated posts in the ground is painting them. Yes, they will last many many years without painting them but it's a cheap insurance.

[@BMACVAGS]

Excellent craftsmanship

[@garreypike1106]

great video, but one question, in Michigan, the frost line is 42 inches i'm thinking the hole should be about 48-50 inches, so the footing is all below frost line. yes or no ??

[@byteme368]

Please come build my deck...lol

[@sku32956]

Any wood that has contact with the ground will decay, treated just takes longer.

[@gregorygour]

right, so what is the expected life of this particular deck? I just discovered whoever put my deck in, did something similar, and half of the under deck supports are rotting

[@Jennifer-uo8rf]

Right. Well. I don’t know much about it but PT deck boards UC4B are the recommended in any ground application or below 6” . I just had a floating deck built and see that they used UC3B boards (2.5 months ago-already developing odd spots)

[@bauhelden]

Elmar sagt: Tolles Video. Elmar geht jetzt in den Garten.

[@mtrinity339]

You have an amazing God given gift! Too bad you are one of few are are willing to share it. Watching you build this inspires me to want to try my hand at something! Thanks fir baking this interesting, inspiring, and easy to follow! God bless!🙂

[@civilizeddog]

Thanks for the clean and easy tutorial, cant wait to get started on mine.

[@manwhomanimal]

my friend i wish i had your skill i have been wanting to do this for years in my yard wow

[@hacmia8708]

Man, your work is awesome. I'm mad at youtube for not having suggested you a month ago before starting my projects

[@travelinjoee2088]

Good work, it's nice to see some different building techniques you use over there in the US, some I will start to use myself. greetings from a norwegian carpenter

[@GUAR45]

no flashing tween the house and deck ? and no wood that you put in the ground will survive long, concrete should start below the frost line and end above grade by at least 4". thats what they make sono tubes for.

[@GrhrdS]

Yep, attaching the ledger over siding without flashing is a major issue. Water will sit between siding and ledger and rot the siding and sheeting and framing underneath.

[@skiddliddandy2666]

great video although I was thinking Benny Hill during the sped up parts :-D

[@saralempka7776]

wow. french drain, concrete footing by code, AWESOME looking floating deck. and dogs too

[@joepro.736]

Hi , as someone commented earlier,the deck looked beautiful b4 painting...the standard you work on is very solid wood work thank you for posting this wonderful work and will see your work again

[@jennyrawler5410]

Cool

[@AprilWilkerson]

That's gorgeous and a very informative video....I am going to go home and pick out a spot to build one! One question: you removed the existing patio because they lived in an area that had drastic weather fluctuation. I live in Texas, would I still need to remove an existing concrete patio or could I build over it?

[@michaelwallace7443]

I built one on concrete before, instead of ripping it all out I cut squares out with a concrete saw it save time and my back .

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[@TaenyKim23]

@@WRKelly916 so proud of her

[@christinaduckworth4481]

Makes my back hurt just watching you guys. Great job!

[@iamjackalope]

You guys on the east coast have it good with the treated yellow pine. It looks good enough to use for deck boards. Here in California all we have is Hem fir and it has to be incised so the treatment penetrates deep into the wood and it is a dark brown plus it's Hem Fir so it is nothing you want to see . So here we build the framing out of treated lumber then use redwood or ceder for planking. Either that or a composite or PVC product. But at least we don't have to worry about the ground freezing.

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[@kathieduarte85]

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[@joseantonioromeropalma3835]

Shit... Looks so easy on video but I don't know where to start that in my house...hahaha

[@johnintelisano887]

Best vid on deck building I've seen!! And I have watched all I could find on KZbin. Thanks for posting!

[@celticstephenhill]

Well done. I'd definitely be putting a mesh screen on the downspout unless you're ok with pulling your drainage tube all the way out every time it gets clogged.

[@kbrank.4894]

excellent job!!! you guys make it look so easy :-D... I need a new deck.. :-/

[@sunpowerguru3993]

Do you not orient your deck boards so the annular rings "frown" when viewed from the end, or did you just not show this step? When the boards cup (as they will), those "smiling" will hold water and produce an uneven surface, while those oriented the correct way will tend to shed water and last much longer.

[@alfriedar]

that was the same thing I thought .. Just recently I was reading in FINE HOME BUILDER mag that their research shows that wood tends to curl toward the bark side which would be the base of "frown" as u call it.. so the opposite is now the way.. I am trying to find what issue it was in or if it was in their annual TIPS book.. Perhaps ask them on their site to be sure.. I am off to build a deck in the morning and this is just what I want to build.. but its my first one alone. yikes.. I hope I can do it as well .. I am subscribing to this

[@sunpowerguru3993]

I don't have to ask anyone... I know from first hand experience. My house came with a deck, and every board that has the heartwood side up is cupped and holds water. I have looked and seen this on other decks too. Don't take my word for it... go look at a few decks and see for yourself.

[@cjpenning]

SunPower Guru The quality of wolmanized lumber is crap these days. Unless you are very, very selective on your material you will have to flip boards over to hide imperfections like missing edges and knot holes.

[@JackelynTorres]

alfriedar how did the deck turn out?..

[@potatrick]

I know this is old, but don't you have it backwards? Bark side up WILL cup. Heart side up ("smiling") will crown.

[@stevebilliter]

Reminds me of well over 25 something years ago working as an apprentice carpenter in Florida, my boss left me while I installed the treated 2x6 or 2x8 deck boards screwed in. I mistakenly gaped the boards the width of a 16 penny galvanized nail and had it half done when the boss came back--he then informed me I had done it wrong, and over time my 1/8 gap would turn into a 3/8 or more gap as the boards shrank. So he made me pull it all apart and re-install the boards jammed up tight to each other, and then over time I would have about a 1/8th gap. I never forgot that lesson--it's embarrassing to disassemble something you build and have to redo it. What I really hated years after that--is another guy would frame something wrong--get fired or quit, and sometimes I was chosen to fix someone elses' mistakes--no fun at all, but it paid my bills!

[@patriotrep2093]

You k ow it’s bad when this project is way to advanced for me!

[@mccoyji]

Are the post tied down to the concrete footers or just sitting on top? Great job, BTW.

[@russellchan7007]

gee, i remember when we roofed with ceramics...thank goodness we have shingles now!

[@63oscarhi]

This is the best video I have found so far and how to build ground level deck thanks you the best!

[@heysitsleppys]

Every time I crave stability, I watch a Craig Heffernan video.

[@charlottel6285]

I was going to build my own deck. Not any more! Looks way more complicated than I thought.

[@randomchannel4886]

pussy.

[@joshualodrigue497]

They did it the "extra" way. You don't need all those metal brackets. Just get all your posts cut them to the right height, get some 2×4s run in the outsides of all the posts. And going through the middle and a few across, spaced out for support. Then you can start adding your decvk wood oif choice. Ikr could just be simple 1×6 Or 1×8's. Then just treat/ coiat it with polyurethane. And you'll be just as good . You don't need all that extra shit. Especially if it's just one step uo . Just get a few bags of quickcrete and pour in your post holes, then just fill the rest in with dirt. It will dry solid and perfectly fine!

[@dmcdevitt8]

Randomchannel 😂 my exact thought! This shit looks fun

[@Piyasena-kw3kt]

Www i want to build a room with all facilities hind my house 10/10)

[@Redlegarty]

On all your deck videos you dig the holes, pour in concrete, let it cute and place the posts on top and bury. Won't the posts eventually rot?

[@NateCougill]

+Redlegarty Yes. It's common practice where I'm at to pour in a caisson tube up to 6" above grade, dome concrete top, cure, drill, and bolt post bases in place. The hardware is expensive and this method uses more concrete. Also, can't recommend mixing in the holes.

[@mattandrews684]

I am SURE that those posts have begun to rot. Good luck replacing those posts when rot. I helped a friend of mine build a deck and we used caissons so we wouldn't have to worry about wood rotting below ground (like Nate Cougill said). We literally used the video below to help us. Building and leveling the caissons took us a lot time making sure everything was level. We also rented a post hole digger to help with digging the holes. I also don't recommend mixing concrete in the holes. kzbin.info/www/bejne/g3TEkGttedCqZ68

[@LizIsHauntedMiddleton]

I might not build it myself but your channel has given me some great ideas for my remodel, thank you.

[@pupps12]

what a beautiful piece of work. Thats how a deck should be built!!!!

[@AbbyliciouzChannel]

Omgness they just built this as if they were building a lego house.

[@katysmith1641]

If you're interested here are some great woodworking plans you could use: HootWood.com

[@biz4twobiz463]

@@katysmith1641 ... that .com doesn't work. :(

[@elwrencho8189]

That’s a beautiful deck👆what was roughly the cost of the lumber and or project?

[@Deckbuilding]

Lumber would be around $1800 to $2100

[@Django44]

Fair warning: when roots from a large nearby tree snake their way through that earth, you will be at least 2 hours or more prepping each hole. Sever too many large feeder roots and the tree can be at risk of dying. This was a simple, clean dig.

[@Jennifer-uo8rf]

This is oddly satisfying 😉 PS. You sound like Judge Reinhold 🙂 This is the most enjoyable DYI/home improvement video I’ve ever watched 👍🏼 PS . Your attention to detail and work is AMAZING!!

[@Taooflu]

Question! Won’t the post rot over time from having contact with dirt / moisture?

[@mica122213]

yes horrible install

[@drewswanson3849]

@@mica122213 I agree, even treated lumber will rot if exposed to constant moisture and soil. Thats why sonotubes...

[@amazonrq]

With the posts set in the hole on the concrete, then filled with dirt, how long will the treated posts last under ground?

[@dudleydooright]

decades.

[@MrTTqUaTtRo]

5:15 - he’s so proud of his cuts 😂😂 good work!

[@mr.-.-]

MrTTqUaTtRo he should be. 😉

[@henrytran2626]

Loved the way you have’s build on ground deck! Keep up with the excellent job you and your company have done for all your clients!

[@skynyrdnemoy2418]

I wonder if this guy is related to Doug heffernan

[@BobbyChingon913]

yes, he is! I researched and found them to be 2nd cousins twice removed

[@danielgozdan5365]

This made me actually lol

[@loveylynn4794]

I was thinking the same thing!!!!! What a great series - The King of Queens - wish they'd do a remake. Meanwhile - Nice Work, Mr. other Heffernan

[@injecteurprecision]

why you dont hide the screws

[@badnews9312]

Other than what I mentioned below, we bother follow the same procedure pretty much. Great video, well done and informative for those considering a deck . It will empower them with som knowledge so they can ask perspective contractors specific questions to make sure you are not hiring a fraud artist who will just run with your down payment cash - happens way too much these days so be leary of all you come calling. You would be wise to make some notes from this video so you will be prepared to quiz any builders - if they hesitate or give you a long string of bullshit - keep em in the arse and send them packing - happy summer nights on your new backyard retreats!

[@Smerzone]

Excellent!!! Your face at the end is classic.

[@xyreyes]

I thought bearers were meant to be on top of posts, not attached to the sides of the posts. Now your relying on the screw strength.

[@AOMartialArts]

The steel Joist hangers take the brunt of the force. They're rated for an insane amount of weight each. Combined with the doubled center beam and 16" o.c. you could drive a loaded church can over that thing with zero issues. They're used in almost ALL construction nowadays.

[@4vatolocos]

Looks nice good job

[@sam-n7nevada370]

I never saw workers going that fast doing such a nice job ! Did you notice those rapid arm movement ? L🤔L Great video, I did not expect learning so much out of it , thanks ☺