How to Build a Deck

[@mongjedi244]

I don't care if it wasn't done "by yourself" The vast amount of knowledge he provided makes this worth watching

[@chipfriday8166]

I agree... a first class job!

[@greglawrence742]

JW you are correct. The work was excellent. Deck came out awesome.

[@kaycoleman107]

Chip Friday n

[@carolcezar3800]

With Ryan's kzbin.infoUgkxy_pn55PK60wAV3X_C_RoLS_67mNonoCE plan I was like one taken by the hand and led step by step from start to finish. Thank you very much Ryan!

[@earlmatthews7642]

To all of you who are making negative comments about this video, build a better one and video it. I am a builder/remodeler with over 18 years experience. I thought that this is one of the best videos on building I've seen. I picked up a few great little trick, his explanation is accurate, his attention to the issues that end up causing decks to fail are great. I would hire this guy in a minute if i needed a deck built.

[@ugoleftillgorite]

*How to Build a Deck by Yourself* Step 1: Hire a second person.

[@MikeHunt-lp9wh]

Matthew S that was really funny.

[@greglawrence742]

Thought the same thing....

[@holyterrortyler]

Step 2: Rent an Auger.

[@yushui2806]

Haha need more labor

[@mattronimus]

good job...I'm a union carpenter and this is some proper carpentry right here.

[@CurtisBenjaminIsrael4453]

Very informative. Learned a whole lot just watching this video. Thanks a whole lot.

[@RebelStateSovereign]

It's nice to see your carpentry skills, you my friend take the extra steps much like myself, I would have used more decking screws for the wood attachments, and predrilled the decking to prevent mushrooming on the composite decking. Anyway, great job

[@SuperArmydog]

Fantastic job! It's like going to deck building school. You do a lot of little extras that other builders don't.

[@woodstoney]

Where's the "by yourself" part of this vid?

[@enricopallazzo3244]

He said by YOURself, not his self.

[@bytheseaaspirinshop801]

I guess US is better than he.

[@jllmmjj]

the part where he cut the wood is the by yourself part

[@wkl747]

Very informative and well done video. Thank you for sharing.

[@steveharkins279]

Why is so many giving this guy a hard time, he is actually pretty good. Been framing for 30 years only 2 things I see I would change. 1 - no step down to deck, want deck same as floor of house. 2 - no "Y " brace on the post, that is so 90's Instead do a 2 x 4 triangle at a 45 from the house to the center of the deck at the ribbon board. Very hard to bend a triangle.

[@seaturtle7777]

The head snapping off the handle of the hammer at 27:13. Hilarious!

[@ej5936]

I am trying to build a deck in the next few weeks, I watched few videos for tips your video is the most informative and educational. Thank you for sharing

[@jeremynading2006]

why do you waist people's time using thumbnails that have nothing to do with the video

[@icawn]

lots of good info here. you didn't cut corners where the overwhelming majority of "pros" do.

[@patricklacson]

Great video! Now I want a bigger house to build a deck, LOL.

[@jamesfarnham1976]

LOL. The only time you get this kind of craftsmanship is when the camera is rolling. That coupled with the beer they drank at lunch and the decks fall down.

[@markw3598]

Glad I read the comments first, so I didn't waste my time watching a video that has nothing to do with the picture, OR, DIY!!!!

[@MorganBowler]

the guys accent... its like half midlands UK - half southern/Mid west U.S! Love it.

[@DasSnakeBoy]

Nice touch with the grace paper on the joists, use to do that all the time when I worked at a marina in RI. We just used tar paper though

[@vppnbrent]

You guys are true professionals.

[@mattmnx]

Be careful when working with composite materials and stairs. These materials have poor rigidity compared to wood and the stair stringers need to be built closer together in order to prevent sag and spring in the stair. Make sure you consult the manufacture instructions for the product you use. Failure to properly space the stringers would also result in warranty problems down the road if you experience material failure or sag.

[@m1leswilliams]

Why not use screws instead of nails that just work loose over time?

[@dwightemorgan4367]

screws are weak where shears strenght is concerned...

[@bigdicktracy8827]

Miles Williams ..they are probably using ring shank nails..plus shooting is waaay faster..you would shoot too..plus nails are stronger

[@ricecakes2665]

Put a 16d framing nail and a deck screw next to each other, half way driven in a board. Take a hammer and smack each of them side to side and count the # of times it takes to snap off. Nail will outlast the screw by at least double. Higher Shear strength is what the nail provides, as well as a lot quicker and cheaper.

[@industrialsales878]

The advantage of reinforced concrete adding Harex mill cut steel fiber comparing with normal concrete shown as following. 1. Cracking resistance increased 3-4 times (Impact load) 2. Compressive strength increased 5-20% 3. Tensile strength increased 20-40% 4. Wearing resistance increased 40% 5. Bending strength increased 20-50% 6. Leakage proof

[@justaroundthecorner2883]

Thanks a lot for sharing your secrets, a great video.

[@ivanpizano4513]

You know you are stoned when you end up watching how to build a deck on youtube.

[@prenticepreneur6985]

Thanks. This was very informative although not promoted well. Will keep it in my arsenal for the setting part of this build.

[@mssburr]

I thought I was going to see a round deck being built like the one the thumbnail pic advertised. But this was still a nice video.

[@007eumamerda]

I am a software engineer but my child dream was to become a carpenter... I find these videos amazing.

[@Hish77am7]

great video explain and showing how to build a deck. thanks, its help me a lot.

[@mauricebrown9094]

very nice,, good information as well, Thank you for shareing

[@Stevennickel]

It's a beautiful design, and great craftsmanship, but that's not really an accurate title for the video because you've got an entire team helping you and it's half plastic and PVC. I hate that synthetic stuff, even though it's neat how it snaps together. It really takes away from the natural feel and vibe of having a WOODEN deck to relax on.

[@DrWoodyII]

Great video, fantastic skills thank you for sharing.

[@thetomster7625]

that is some proper work! shows that there are not just botch jobs in the US.

[@lex425]

three Mexicans would due this in half the time and money all while drinking some cold beer and some good tasting tacos.

[@tomascharles5080]

Wow that's a really good deck.

[@ponychq1]

you could of rented an auger for half a day for forty dollars dug those holes in twenty minutes instead of paying someone ten bucks an hr or more to spend all day to dig six holes plus the next day he's gonna be soar as a b#$ch and he will be spent so to all you contractors out there that wonder why they don't get anything out of there laborers watch the first few min of this video maybe you will figure it out work smarter not harder

[@tomknud]

Lol, thanks for the heads up!

[@colewilkins6942]

Megan Richner if it takes you all day to dig 6 holes then you shouldn't be getting payed at all, I used to dig the same holes for pole barns except they were 7 feet deep and 6 holes would only take 2 hours

[@mattlife25]

Cole Wilkins 7 foot holes and 6 of them in under 2 hours... I hope you don't mean by hand cause that is total BS.

[@ricecakes2665]

No one is digging all those holes in 2 hours, period. Even if best case scenario it was all soft ground and you didn't run into stone etc on your way to below frost line. Clearly we have some people not doing labor themselves talking a big game.

[@johnnyrebrebel908]

jamie thompson try roofing for a few yrs ,then say that first part again lol

[@juancarlosbonilla9633]

Nice work my friend 👍

[@drewalmy9820]

What do you do when your deck is nicer than your house?

[@mssburr]

lol

[@josegomez6549]

Drew Almy build a new house

[@chrismoreno3977]

add it on

[@blessedsoul6083]

Drew Almy sleep on the deck

[@billz.lawson9824]

Great series of vids, thank you.

[@jerrodp9867]

I hope this guy really means it when he says "I'm going to the bathroom by myself", because so far himself means at least 2 people.

[@canusakommando9692]

Digging post holes are delegated immediately to the young guy. LOL.

[@wiktorkrulik9706]

there`s nothing to surprise Polish constructor.

[@assassindaywalker]

that's funny he lost the white Mallet head trying to hammer the Finish decking in

[@ricflw1275]

very idealistic and excellent........

[@davidwilcox5916]

Why wouldn't they set "J" bolts in the wet cement? Why did they use plywood to cover the footing and not a 2x12? Nails holding the runner are the only thing keeping the deck from twisting off the house. Where are the lag bolts through to the footing of the house? If the footing was rotten, why not fix that when the siding was off? Yeah, it's a year old, but just popped up on my recomend...Finally, i love how far the deck sticks out over the posts.??!!

[@valarmorghulis4382]

what does by yourself mean ..?

[@TheDrakenZ]

haha without the assistance of a video i'd imagine.

[@DonaldSeymourjr]

I'm thinking the same thing.

[@vincentking8267]

Means 2+ people don't you know?

[@juanfernando6614]

!!!increíble que no sean capaces de preparar su propio concreto!!!

[@omid9111]

great job.well done.

[@rickdeckard9810]

This was epic. Thanks for posting!

[@hotwheels1slot]

excellent video!! beautifully detailed

[@mrzavala3603]

Good job!!! my friend

[@khongcolong]

you do a very nice job!

[@Enonymouse_]

Great vid thanks for the info

[@FreshtexBlackman]

"How to build a deck by yourself" Now that's a Deceptive Title!

[@rubensspopovitch3873]

good tools you have, here in brazil its about old hammer

[@aintgonnahappen]

Wow. Now that's done right.

[@nickycritic5269]

Personally, I would have poured pads for the stair landings. Seems like you went the extra mile on this project, but then just tossed pavers under your stringers. Shit, you had the Crete truck there. He probably had plenty of mud to pour a couple pads.

[@chipfriday8166]

Beautiful job! In July of 2017 you have 2,070,000 views. Do you mind sharing cost of materials, total man hours cost of labor and approximate cost to home owner in August, 2016? I just wonder what a first class build costs?

[@Windragon76]

Thank you for the video.

[@sueannsmall7028]

I appreciated the video and thought it was damn good work

[@MJ-iy4fb]

Great instruction on framing up the deck. Too bad they ruined with that crap PVC.

[@kotiwan]

Great video. However, I don't think I can build a deck by myself after watching this video.lol

[@flipporabasta]

what´s with the pvc sleaving? wouldnt that increase the process of rottening the wood when dressing it like this? i believe that wood stays fresher longer if its not dressed(lots of moisture and humidity that gets stuck in there). and imho it looks way better just to have treated wood out in exposure. nice deck though

[@user-to2tt3qx5w]

i don't even know whats a deck for or why they are made of wood but still a awesome tutorial anyways !

[@hardworker8048]

VERY NICE, THANK YOU.

[@greennation323]

that was a great job

[@bobbyfa3]

Very informative, thank you.

[@cogaibanthan]

27:32 He broke the damn mallet LOL

[@liomendoza9732]

great video!!

[@EyeShopOptical]

Just need to implement in my woodworking project

[@hulseyhomestead1552]

The volume is too low. Speakers are wide open and I'm still struggling to hear. THEN the commercials blow me out. I won't comment on the misleading title or thumbnail, as that's already been addressed. I will say I enjoyed the video, despite the above mentioned things.

[@bilalsawaf6702]

Thank you nice job

[@kenf6813]

Rebar caps cost around < $0.50. A sound investment to protect against a tragic mishap.

[@debbyseven967]

After digging such perfectly round holes (which I would do with an auger), what use are the cardboard forms? Why not just pour the concrete into the holes? I like the adhesive membrane. I'm not familiar with that product. Great deck!

[@americosouza6199]

isso e que e uma arte parabs lindo trabalho show

[@anthonywemigwans]

enjoyed watching, maybe used this on the next deck!

[@zeke112964]

So when do you show how to do it by yourself?

[@zeke112964]

The title is "How to build a deck by yourself" not "With a little help from my friends"

[@markw3598]

It says, Do It Yourself, NOT Do It Yourselves!!!!!!

[@budijuamis7505]

nice job mate

[@nisarahmedsoomro1009]

Wow what a nice to instal i like at this moment really i like wood working but i do know about it can i learn? Would you like to teach me i want to learn that i will help the poir students

[@dannyoktim9628]

Quite a few tricks shown . . .Thanks, I didn't waste my time watching . . . nice

[@joelmejia4201]

very good sir

[@baloneyjusticecheezedog]

I like how helpful the video is.. but I have to admit I'm not a fan of PVC materials. I don't particularly like it, and probably would choose traditional wood materials for my own projects because I don't know the benefits, aside from the fact the materials system lets you put it up more quickly then its wooden counterpart. I'm vary curious to why did you pick PVC over wood, or if time saving was the sole reason to its use in your project. Aside from that question, this is a well made and vary helpful video. In no way do I mean to criticism, and only wish to be informed.

[@Pyrichia]

The PVC materials look like painted wood, but don't require anywhere near as much maintenance as a wood deck. That plus taking special care to protect the wood supports from rot and moisture, means that this deck will have a long and cheap service life while still looking great the whole time.

[@baloneyjusticecheezedog]

how long is a long service life?

[@Pyrichia]

Come on, man. Do a little work on your own. I spoon fed you the first answer, now you have somewhere to go.

[@baloneyjusticecheezedog]

Well I can quote a PVC pipe will last approximately 100 years with the confines of a building wall where UV light where never will affect it, and that it will for the most part be thermal stable... that same pipe underground might have it service life reduced to 25 years because its no longer a thermal stable environment it has to transmit the temperature of the house into the ground... Vinal siding is suppose to be able to last 50 years, but the secret to that is its in slotted attachment fitting lets the material expand and contract on the side of the building freely.. I don't see that here.. this deck material is seemingly nailed down with the expectation it will expand and contract at the same rate as the wood its nailed to.. (and I'm seriously concerned that its not even realized at that either.. As for a wood deck.. I seen a reasonably well done deck lasting 40 some years with regular maintenance.. while without maintenance it will start to dissinigrate as soon as the weather seal start to fail... there is no need to seal the decking of a plastic deck.. but at the same time I think the that will wear our a deck would be the temperature rising and falling everyday. Your deck will get hotter then the wood its nailed too, and expand fast and sooner as it get hotter. then when the temperature goes down.. I would imagine it might not hold its heat as well as the wood its nailed too, and then shrink faster caught it yank on the fasteners in it.. a few years of this and I think the material would start to form bend it it.. and this is why I ask.. how long is this stuff suppose to last. I never see this before and wonder if anyone else has..

[@handytbutler7380]

Jesus people when he said by yourself he meant by not hiring it out. common sense folks, think before you type stupid questions.

[@TheBushdoctor68]

Great video. Unfortunately all of the houses in my country are at ground level.

[@LoneFisherman]

27:14..... The hammer head flew off lmao

[@monroep4773]

Build by yourself in the video there's like a crew of 12 guys

[@MrSpanky473]

During your safety check, there was no mention of Flame retardant clothing, steel toe boots, hard hat, cut proof gloves, or a face shield. You are not working safe.

[@FreemanFromSteppe]

good job

[@renata365]

świetny projekt😃

[@tarikbenayad6341]

Bravo

[@caoimhinleonhard9883]

How to build a deck by yourself, has two helper 😂

[@alordferas3407]

معلم

[@AxeMastersinc1]

Rock bar is 11' long with 2" and 4" chisel's and weighs in at 99#.

[@jakedg4870]

came here cuz of hearthstone..

[@CreativeHuckleBerry]

great hammer 27:12 would buy it again 10/10

[@nathangek]

27:12 Hahahaha

[@jamie1974]

Yeah I caught that too!! ROFL!!!!

[@xBloodXGusherx]

lol troll

[@lumberninja]

Viccy Que AA

[@adam1990000]

thats the true hammerfall

[@mikecurranto4188]

If you do something by yourself, you succeed in doing it without anyone helping you. Someone's pants are on fire!

[@thangquocnguyenmdp]

After digging....why need the paper tubing??????????? Please and thank you for the kindly respond.

[@vinceking7878]

Please do some more posts on this channel, thnx