How to Build a Deck Yourself | Simple DIY Step by Step Guide

[@-robert-james-]

Wow. You are ambitious. Good job 😊

[@queens6583]

You've done an amazing job on the sleep out Alex and have become a supreme DYI man in the process. You and the power washer gave me Ghost buster vibes. The sheep running down the road and Lucy crying " don't forget me" was funny. I hope Carrie is feeling good.

[@carolynclitheroe3588]

I hope you’ve seen the New Zealand Deck advert. You’ll have all the locals coming over to sit on it ;)

[@AlexanderAyling]

I have no idea what you’re talking about 😂

[@carolynclitheroe3588]

@@AlexanderAyling Don’t get me started on the caulk

[@samantha1277]

😂😂 ok so I had to look up New Zealand deck ad and it did not disappoint🤣🤣

[@carolynclitheroe3588]

@@samantha1277 please watch the caulk one next so I’m not floating in crickets and tumbleweed from my last comment! 😂

[@jessicarossman2966]

Looks awesome! I think that stain color looks great with the blue of the building. So impressed with how much work you have done on your place. Happy holidays!

[@JenniferA886]

10 out of 10 for using screws as opposed to nails 👍👍👍 I can guarantee you that at some time in the future you’ll need to access this space (dead animal, dogs ball etc etc etc). Also, I totally agree about using the old boards to keep the costs in check- cheers for the reply 👍👍👍

[@glyniskevey7722]

Continually amazed at the awesome renovation work you do..all the while learning on the job..and the results are fab.Well done! ..also, love the way you try n recycle as much as you can. 😊

[@AlexanderAyling]

Thank you Glynis! Doing my best over here :)

[@ceramicnurse]

Nothing like a good ole’ Alex Ayling DYI vid. So festive and satisfying! Well done, Young Man 🥳🙌🏼

[@AlexanderAyling]

Thanks so much!

[@nannajaysadventures]

Great job on that "deck"... also.. I watch videos of cleaning from a pressure cleaner hahaha... it is absolutely asthetically pleasing.

[@AlexanderAyling]

So true! I might have to start a new channel just pressure washing my property haha

[@nannajaysadventures]

@@AlexanderAyling I would watch it 😁🤪 haha.

[@SezShares]

Carrie in the background of your VO 😂 Top job! Well done. You have all the tools. Someone (cough cough) just needs to get you some high vis T-shirts for Christmas. 🎄

[@AlexanderAyling]

Hahah thank you!!! Hi-vis shirt may be a touch too far haha

[@tooks7177]

- Nice job - it's always good to have a clean & sturdy deck bro.

[@AlexanderAyling]

It sure is haha

[@yuanfu9692]

Just got our deck done last week, took a week and it turned out amazing!

[@AlexanderAyling]

Awesome! Congrats!

[@outdoorswithCharli]

Top job! I've never built one in my life. But i think what you've done looks amazing. 👏🏼 🎵Playlists make the work feel like your breezin through it for sure keeps ya goin

[@AlexanderAyling]

Good music is what it’s all about

[@jeanham211]

looks awesome you doing such a great job happy holidays to you and Carrie

[@AlexanderAyling]

Thank you Jean! Happy holidays to you!

[@Sdc68]

Looks great

[@AlexanderAyling]

Thank you! I'm happy with the finished product for sure!

[@morgancross5454]

Should've randomly staggered the older decking with the new, or put a couple of strategically placed breaker boards running the other way, much nicer than having them butted up and not lining up.

[@missterrific]

Looks awesome!

[@AlexanderAyling]

Thank you!! I’m happy with how it turned out

[@kristinbaker5437]

It looks fantastic! 💜

[@AlexanderAyling]

Thank you Kristin!

[@howlsatdesertmoon9840]

Top job! And it only took you 1/2 an hour! The place looks more like a house than a sleepout. How did the locals like your Kiwi ehksehnt?

[@AlexanderAyling]

Hahaha I wish it was a half hour job!

[@JenniferA886]

Nice job. Can I please ask… would it not have been easier just to use brand new boards right the way through the deck build for the top layer? Then use the old boards for another project- such as a raised veg planter box? This would save all the cuts, a line of old vs new and having to jet wash the boards? Great build though. I’m enjoying these projects 👍👍👍

[@AlexanderAyling]

Hey Jennifer. No worries. We saved about a few hundred dollars by reusing the salvaged timber and I gave the new wood an extra coat of timber stain, the two look basically indistinguishable now. At the end of the day I just wanted to use what I had and keep costs down.

[@lynnerussell1647]

Love it

[@AlexanderAyling]

Thanks Lynne!

[@missownz]

Very nice deck😅

[@AlexanderAyling]

Why thank you :)

[@eileenhildreth8355]

Decking timber should go grooves down to help with drainage as designed... most put it on wrong way up thinking grooves are for grip

[@AlexanderAyling]

Definitely a debate down here, deck up or down?! Our main deck on the house is groove up and I like it, so just kept it the same for the sleep out

[@lialardenoye1957]

Are you going to rent it through AirBnB?

[@elly5740]

i kind of wish you'd said deck like a New Zealander

[@morgancross5454]

He did

[@Nothingstutube]

This isnt a how to video. This is a "how i built a deck video".

[@JoeQuinn-Sott-net]

Nice work. But you should pronounce "deck" like a true kiwi... on camera!

[@AlexanderAyling]

It's in there :)