How to Build a Floating Deck

[@alexanderburlingame3161]

Just finished making this deck. For those wondering: - Cost: $2500 - Time: 1 month, working mostly on weekends

[@sarinajuarez7529]

Ripoff

[@tobiuswilcox8858]

Materials only? What was the biggest cost?

[@gfdia35]

A month? That seems extreme

[@SANDAGRA000]

What’s the size of your deck.

[@JapsterInc]

$2500?? no way. maybe if you bought all the tools and decor. just the deck materials would be like $500-ish. i'm doing something slightly larger and estimating around $700.

[@cherylbirkbeck1541]

This was a very informative video. Thank you LOWES for such a detailed step by step. I am a 56 year old female and just finished building my deck, by myself!!!

[@donro3735]

Any lesson learned you want to share?

[@ravimothevari7489]

can you please share pics?

[@majidfathi2725]

رفع نشكي چشم

[@180ztv]

Sure

[@marciar8909]

Cheryl Birkbeck what were the dimensions of your deck, cost and did you use a center board or more deck blocks and longer spans of wood for joists?? I’m in your age group too. Thanks for letting me know it can be done....but moving those deck blocks will be the death of me ...so heavy!!! Lol

[@mutangpadan5311]

I’m no carpenter, but I’m optimistic some of the stuffs in many of your videos can be done without engaging the experts all the time and save some $. I’m addicted to your DIY videos now. All worth the time. Tons of knowledge gained. Thank you Lowe’s.

[@TeutonicBiker]

By far the most informative and detailed explanation of every step that I have ever seen, and I have watched several floating deck instructional videos. Not one comes close to this one. Excellent job sir, on both the deck and the video.

[@williamdarling1227]

I built floating deck in Pa where we get lots of snow and frozen ground. Was skeptical at first, bu worked out great, still fine after 8 years!

[@qmyers367]

If only the wood I get at our LOWES was actually this straight 😂

[@timmoore6055]

That was the cleanest explanation of the process - you could qualify as a teacher any day!

[@pamelamichnoff8227]

Beautiful. !! : )

[@EndALLofNothing]

you have the best technique on KZbin for finding square. ty

[@ebnyflyer]

I can fly a commercial airliner, But you my friend are on a whole other level.

[@arceliacody5151]

GUYS, you’re a lifesaver! Can you send the Lowe store to my island. Just for me to build my floating deck and I will send it back. That was beautiful! The blocks are savers. Excellent idea. Am sold!! Wooden deck has calming effect compare to concrete. Beautiful presentation. Thanks guys.

[@nikitawhite6132]

This guy has the most adorable and kind smile at the end of each clip! It has made my day!

[@89Geminian]

I have no experience but I’ve watched a lot of videos on how to do this, this was the best by far!

[@bridgetd2453]

Good Job. Showing this to my husband tomorrow morning. Looks beautiful. This is perfect solution to cover our slopping concrete patio. Amazing. Thanks.

[@steve0826]

You need three husbands, just saying.

[@billywooleyjr9701]

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[@marciar8909]

If your concrete is sloping your deck blocks may sink too.

[@IrishChef85]

This is the cleanest sharp dressed contractor I have ever seen. Your work is immaculate and very professional. I wish there were more like you in Ireland. My contractor botched my house and ran with thousands of euro I paid him.

[@bonsummers2657]

Was it an Irishman? Or a foreigner?

[@cherylm6349]

This is absolutely amazing! The way you explained it leaves no room for error. Thank you for the reminder to check local building codes.

[@backyardartisan]

Great video and perfect for a simple but attractive backyard deck Appreciate the step-by-step instruction and some special considerations like the tree, etc. The most professional platform deck video I've seen!

[@casinoinsider377]

This is what I was looking for. Complete instructions! This video should have had million views! Thank you!

[@iambobby3537]

2.5 mill as of APR 2021

[@debbiedebbie9473]

4.3 MILLION views so far. 🙂☝️❤️

[@mrcason6296]

This dude did more than anyone I've ever seen great job

[@brendamorrow]

We were successful and were very pleased with our end result! Deck turned out great!

[@nicholashenry2861]

This is one of my favorite KZbin videos. I've watched it numerous times and now I'm finally about to build one for myself

[@lowes]

Congrats on your new floating deck! We're so glad you found this video helpful, Nicholas.💙

[@AStanton1966]

I've learned the hard way. For the cost of a few extra floor joists, you should stiffen any shed floor or deck by laying the joists out 12" on center instead of 16".

[@freedomofreligion3248]

That pneumatic nailer is bomb. ❤ Absolutely gorgeous.

[@Ezdvd1]

On the center beam when putting on the joist hangers do you have to put screws or nails in at an angle? If not would they interfere with the hanger nails from the other side?

[@APlife764]

Great work and nice tips. I’m not sure why some people come to these sights just to criticize good efforts...always negative people out there. For that person making a big deal about floating....It’s called a floating deck bc it doesn’t sit flat on the ground(hence floating). Thanks for your good tutorial

[@Austin-ui8in]

This is the BEST deck video on the internet. I need a floating deck so thanks for making this video. Perfecto!!

[@christianbowen2531]

Wow! Amazing to see how this project is done and how the right tools make a difference. If I wanted to build a deck, I'd hire a person like Jay, send him a link to this video, tell him to go to Lowe's, and then sit back and watch him build it!

[@user-rf2ey8ub4d]

WHAT TOOLS ARE REQUIRED? A HAMMER. A SAW. TAPE MEASURE. SPEED SQUARE. SHOVEL. You act as if this guy brought in heavy equipment, these are the BASICS of all tools.

[@christianbowen2531]

@@user-rf2ey8ub4d You sound like you know stuff, which is cool. I suppose I could have been more specific by saying that it's amazing to me to see how a talented individual can build really cool things with the right tools. Just my opinion, friend.

[@wantingtolearn4729]

Edit:Can you build miniature dog homes PLEASE and ideas for their own porch and patio would be AWESOME! i'm not building a deck, however, these videos are entertaining to watch. I also love the quality and as someone mentioned, detailed and clear. I will also add I would actually follow the Lowe's tutorials because I mean it's a hardware company.

[@aymanantoun2083]

Excellent I greatly appreciate your video I never seen a professional contractor provided an excellent explanation like yours to educate anyone who is interested to build up a square deck Thank you 🙏 so much and well done 👍

[@mybackyardcustoms2109]

Thank you for making this video!! It has helped our business Backyard Customs with our recent build. Very thorough.

[@Forlornguild]

Joists are various widths.. if you want a flat deck, line the top of each one up with the top of the cross-member, then attach the hanger. You can screw another board on top of the joist and hang it on the cross-member while you attach the joist hanger.

[@ByGraceThroughFaith777]

Lowe's instructional videos are the best in the business. Mad props to your team!!! Just update you website please, the search functionality is frustrating...

[@AStanton1966]

I agree. They did one on how to install a garbage disposal that helped me.

[@trandaweekes2872]

Am lost too 😭.

[@alingbeyts5848]

This is one of the best channel that i ever watch. Please make more home improvement videos it really helps a lot.

[@evnw]

this video was so inspirational, i will now build this very deck at my own home.

[@mello_yello_23]

That was honestly the most beautiful deck and even beautiful to watch!

[@dallasabram2644]

thanks christina williams, right back at ya

[@idjeepindude320]

Kudos to this contractor, these instructions are great!

[@piktormusic2538]

Thanks for the detailed instructions and tips. I watched each relevant segment several times as I worked my way carefully through my pile of 2021 priced lumber. I just completed my modified version of this project today. (I changed the dimensions , used cedar decking and did a picture frame design for the deck.) For a fairly unhandandy man, I got great results. 👍

[@breathnstop]

beautifully done. All you need are the right tools. Thank you for this video.

[@sergekouyoumdjian9579]

Doesn't the paver base erode away with the rain over time and cause sinking of the cement blocks?

[@valentindelgado4983]

very good illustration to do it yourself. thanks to his wonderful and professional guidance. Congratulations on such a good and professional job. do it later..and continue with your wonderful experiences in professional jobs like this..Thank you

[@MimmyJorgan17]

Building a 2nd story deck and wanted an underdeck oasis that was more than just dirt... this helped immensely! I did not know that you didnt have to dig below the frost line for a "step up" deck. Save a lot of digging/back pain! Thank you Lowe's for making content like this and keep up the excellent work!

[@dallasabram2644]

you are very welcome james morgan

[@BK-ly2re]

This is really great! Jay Reeths is excellent in this instructional!!! This is exactly what I need to redo my old deck in the back yard. The addition of the wire mesh was a nice touch that I never thought of. Good tip on use of a shed anchor.

[@Sarah.Jade.]

I was sleeping listening to ASMR and somehow when I woke up I was here...

[@debbiedebbie9473]

4.3 MILLION views so far ! 🙂☝️❤️

[@MandyR0116]

This is so detailed and clear. Makes me feel like we could actually do this! Thanks

[@cesarmarx]

And you can.

[@sellmav]

Don’t be fooled. You’ll find yourself hundreds of dollars out with a total mess in your back yard wondering how much cheaper it would have been to just pay a pro to do it. Been there 🤦🏻‍♀️still fun to watch though.

[@user-rf2ey8ub4d]

Hire a PRO lady. Your desire will be met with the realization that hard work and sweat and the unknown will all add up to an unfinished and often incorrectly built deck.

[@carollina3621]

@@sellmav my sister-in-law did it with her boyfriend a few days ago for the first time and it's amazing.

[@carollina3621]

@@user-rf2ey8ub4d the feeling is not the same. When you DIY, whatever you build, it's wonderful.

[@lowellirish]

I have landscaped commercially for 20 yrs, and those are the nicest, newest clothes and BOOTS I have ever seen! 🤣🤣

[@Mr__Geno]

you don't have to look like a bum just because you do landscape work.

[@vanessamendoza3699]

The best video I’ve seen. So detailed and professional at a nice pace. Makes me think I can do this myself.

[@LukeTeel]

Watching this guy work with Craftsman tools is like watching a top chef prepare a holiday dinner with an easy bake over set.

[@alphonsbretagne8468]

11:40 You never know if your joists are all the same height. Usually there are minor differences. So it's better not to pre-attach the joist hangers. Use the joist you want to place at that specific point, line it's top up to the beam and attach the hanger. Go on using the next piece of wood.

[@alphonsbretagne8468]

16:06 here we go ...

[@ThisReckless]

Good advice, see what you’re saying 16:06.

[@hospitaladministrator3359]

Thank you so much for pointing this out. I saw the spacing and wondered if they allowed that type of spacing because it’s wood and would need some space to move and warp a little over time.

[@tasmaniandevil7610]

Keep the crown up and invest in a water level and red Kool Ade , you'll be happy you did

[@TurtleBea]

I think the ONLY thing I questioned over this nicely details video was not also meshing the inner hole around the tree to prevent animals from getting in that way. Otherwise, this was so thorough and I love it

[@shellyskye527]

Thank you for such a clear description of how to make a floating deck. My only thought is that the opening around the tree would make an excellent entry for critters looking for a cozy nest. Maybe more wire there would be in order.

[@erickguerra5011]

Great deck building video tips ! You're the BEST ! Thank you, DIY Fan

[@hollicee290]

Thanks for the video, built my first deck by myself. Made it smaller, without steps and just used treated lumber deck boards but it turned out great!

[@TheKRK13]

How big of an area? & what was your cost?

[@bonsummers2657]

Wood direct on dirt?

[@JOIHIINI]

​@@bonsummers2657lol

[@chazwalker7156]

Very nice... Just wondering, since there was enough garden space there, why wasn't this frame made a touch wider to avoid having to cut that last board @ 18:56

[@leo6princess]

trying this project this weekend. Exactly what I was looking for.

[@daybydaykennels8382]

Just bought a new house need shed for the back yard in soon

[@dallasabram2644]

have fun and listen to taylor swift

[@beverlymyers766]

I love Lowes! The place to go for all things for you home

[@ichabodcrane5273]

This video is super calming...

[@davidm2731]

I don't even own a house and I just watched the whole thing.

[@Mike__B]

So which aisle do you keep the long boards that are that straight?

[@marketbuy]

I learned the 3-4-5 method to make the angle squared. Cool! Great educational video! For budgetary purpose, may I ask what this project will cost the homeowners?

[@Lycan_24_7]

That palm nailer is pretty slick!

[@lowes]

It's a great tool to have around!

[@MsMykitchen]

It looks stunning..you're very talented w/ your helper. I'm wondering HOW MUCH I need to spend to build a deck like this?? Congratulations.

[@smallfootprint2961]

Take your supply list to Lowe's. They'll help with that.

[@jameslawlor1404]

About $30,000 in this crazy azz market

[@renjoh]

@@jameslawlor1404 🤣🤣🤣

[@BenDeniz5]

Best ever deck tutorial I have ever seen on KZbin.

[@MixEngineer615]

Good night!! Are you parking a tank on there?! Why so many deck block?? Why do attached decks get away with getting so few contact points to ground vs a floating deck?

[@jamesmarks8099]

Lowes sells the deck blocks lol

[@whiskey86tv]

My favorite part is that I own all craftsman tools shown. I know some will say I should invest in better but ive long since earned my $$ back in projects and things ive sold and they work flawlessly still.

[@lbw9830]

This video was extremely well done, thank you Lowe’s! And thank you and your assistant too, sir!

[@lyndonmorris3206]

Fantastic job really well explained 👍

[@Darksagan]

Bro is a perfectionist.. I like it.

[@maxpain70]

one of the best i have see yet, well explained.

[@stevenweiler1379]

Wow very nicely and cleanly done and by yourself I need this i think if I could it but I would put private screen awnings up and a shade sail to turned out good

[@Minibike817]

Quick question do I need to use the craftsman pencil as well For this project 🧐

[@slickrick37]

LOL

[@jameslawlor1404]

Definitely not, it will sell out on you, stick to a home depot pencil

[@shergillG]

Hi there, love the video. One concern that Ive heard a couple times now with using the deck blocks is that the ground sagging with rain fall etc. I want to make my deck exactly like how this is made. Is that concern valid and if so how what can i do about that?

[@sjrowan]

I would love to build something similar, but I am wondering if the structure will stay level over time without sunken footings.

[@amsivertson]

Stejay it can stay level for years, if done right. Check your local building codes. There are limits to height and weight of deck when using surface footings, along with what needs to be under the footing, also joist, beam, post, and framing layout as this spreads weight evenly over the footings.

[@sjrowan]

Aaron Sivertson thanks for the info!

[@amsivertson]

Stejay no prob! Just for example here locally you can do a deck on surface footings with a maximum height of 4’ above the normal grade as long as it’s freestanding (not attached to the house), and they have a recommended way of placing and laying the footings, on gravel, plus all the recommendations on framing the deck. In fact, here we can even do a pergola on surface footings (a correct pergola without a solid roof, i.e. it doesn’t have a solid roof that would hold snow.) Note there are also rules on how close to buildings, fences, and property lines.

[@randalltomes]

This looks like harder ground, more clay content, like up north. If doing this in Florida or more sandy areas, go with some poured cement footers, or else it will for sure sink unevenly.

[@josequinones8988]

How are the center joist hangers offset so that the screws don’t meet from each side?

[@NoFacePhantom]

This is "NOT" a DIY video but it is a great deck build! 💯🫡

[@facecanvasbeauty]

I love love love this idea! Thank you for posting. Beautiful deck!

[@dallasabram2644]

no problem beautyatafraction

[@CompuViz]

I was thinking, why didn't you put the deck outer length parallel to wall direction inside the concrete block sand then attack something outside for outer covering? Like bit extended on both ends for outer lining? Also in the middle length, rather than using brackets can both sides lengths been cut for square wood joint rather than brackets or is that too much hassle to do? I hope my question makes sense, I am new to these kind of things.

[@NeoS-fq6ex]

@1:15 That does not look like a very good layout for your supports (referring to the concrete deck blocks) because they are all near the perimeter of the deck. There will be more deflections at the center of the deck, so it is more advantageous to utilize more support for the center girder beam as more loads are transferred to the structural members and connections there. With your design, you'll end up with a lot of shear stress and moments at the end of the joists connecting to the center girder. It can result in more deflections and creeking in the boards later on. You also didn't mention it, but you need to treat the ends of the cut lumber with a water repellent coat to protect the wood from moisture and rot.

[@chrisbarrett4637]

I am not sure if you have established that the original design cannot withstand the loads it will be exposed during use. This is after allowing for the language from a "strength of materials " engineering course. Any comments on the load bearing capabilities of the soil.

[@paullywallee]

Great looking deck and super helpful instructions, but is it just me or is that a lot of concrete blocks? Do you really need that many? Am I wrong in thinking you could make a very sturdy deck using half as many? Planning on make a deck very similar to this myself and don't feeling like frivolously spending.

[@MichaelWhite78]

You can move the beam in and eliminate the blocks needed for each joist. His way allows the blocks to be hidden from view.

[@techture]

This was therapeutic to watch. Thank you!

[@zhuwenhao4852]

son of a gun, fantastic craftsmanship.

[@hazelstudiocreator]

That's really beautiful! Just wondering how much is the cost to hire a contractor to do something like this?

[@TheKRK13]

They'll probably charge you 5 grand no less🤣🤣

[@TheOnlyMaryamYouNeed]

great video! the base for the floating deck is what i'll use for my project soon. I wanted to build a little gazebo at my family home rooftop but i didnt want to drill into the walls or the tiled floor (its almost 50 years old). Any ideas would be appreciated! The only somewhat supporting structure would be one wall.

[@gilmartinez29]

Where can I get the exact measurements of the perimeters of the rim joists & center beam?

[@chrisansari]

Do you need the joist hangers on the rim joists or can you just nail/screw the inner joists in place like you do the outer joists at 10:03? The hangers don't seem to be providing any support since the joists are supported by the concrete blocks just a few inches away, and the rim joists are held up by the joists.

[@MichaelWhite78]

The blocks under each joist takes the place of the beam, and 2x6 can overhand 1'. If the blocks were placed under the rim joist, it would become a beam and the blocks under each joist could be eliminated, but then you'd be able to see the blocks along the edges.

[@TheUndeadMystery]

Damn this was amazingly well done. Another reason im a fan of lowes. Hope to do something like this soon!

[@lisarhodes9393]

He's the MAN for the job!

[@j.s.8648]

Why did you double the boards on the outer frame on one side, but not the others?

[@rickyzanco767]

because that end was floating.. no supports underneath

[@adamsteel4231]

Could you remove some of the interior deck blocks? Or would that compromise the structural integrity? Thanks, I'm going to give this a try.

[@ny1fanta]

Thank you for the informative video, I just finished this similar deck. took me about 2 weeks tho lol.

[@lowes]

Hey Zee Wil! Love hearing you built one of these yourself 💪🏼 We’re putting together a highlight video of DIY projects our KZbin subscribers have done and we’d love to include yours! Nothing fancy…just looking for either an image or a quick video of the finished project. If you’re interested, send me an email at [e-mail]!

[@shergillG]

Hi there, One concern that Ive heard a couple times now with using the deck blocks is that the ground sagging with rain fall etc. I want to make my deck exactly like how this is made. Is that concern valid and if so how what can i do about that?

[@dee101472]

@@shergillG that's why there is a trench...it will not rain under the deck.

[@Michael-yz5bm]

I'm planning a somewhat smaller (roughly 5.5'x 12') floating deck next to the house. Do I need to use the Concrete deck blocks ? I ask because I have some 12x12 pathway bricks i'd like to repurpose as deck blocks. The deck will only need to support a small table couple chairs and a Grill. :) Your thoughts ?

[@Bryan46162]

This guy must have stock in Deck Blocks.

[@joekind1]

OVERKILL>

[@CoryNadilo]

Agreed, this is way overkill

[@troyray4375]

Way overkill..deck for a elephant..lol

[@briant4313]

Great job, really explained it so anyone can build a deck. This is exactly what I was looking for. Thx

[@toobad9946]

I already have a floating deck. It's called a dock!

[@brandonbush8961]

Congrats now go enjoy it

[@westhavenor9513]

Clever way to get around that 18" setback--just put in some free-floating planters!

[@gardenbugdesigns]

It would be fantastic if you could include an estimate of how much this deck would cost!! This video couldn’t have come at a better time as I am in the beginning stages of planning this project. Things just got a whole lot easier.

[@kimbenson118]

I've been addding up the costs for myself and its atleast $1400-$1500 for the deck-- cheaper doing it yourself compared to having it constructed

[@KJAM3o3]

Lumber is priced differently according to your location

[@SuperDave44Mag]

@@kimbenson118 The way he built that particular deck, with all its over-kill, it would cost an easy $2400-$2600. This particular deck shouldn't run you over $600-$800 for the average DIY'er (depending on area lumber costs).

[@ChrisDPM]

Id say like 700-900 for the frame and footings. The decking should be around 500-800 for wood..... easily 3x as much for the composite boards

[@travis8106]

Plan a layout and look up the materials dude

[@1701_FyldeFlyer]

Absolute lunacy to build a decking around a growing tree!

[@ohioguy215]

No...it's a slow growth birch. I planted a buckeye tree 45 years ago. It's still under 18" in diameter.

[@jonathancastro4322]

This was so inspiring I went and took the weeds out of my grass

[@AdrianJayeOnline]

LOLOLOLOL

[@14kchop]

Hahaha

[@NubiLachelle]

😆 😆 😆

[@keriissovery9566]

😂 🤣

[@tierrawashington8513]

😂😂

[@JohnC-er3rg]

At 8:00 what are the three boards he clamps together and marks is it the rim joists and center block?

[@76ers]

2:22 - Remember in Math class when you thought you'd never use Geometry in the real world?

[@ryansullivan2933]

76ers damn you Pythagoras!

[@donoberloh]

I'n my math class I teach the 3-4-5 methods first then go one to the pathag

[@sodarndonestopthelies6514]

I went from site to site to site looking for exactly what he did because l forgot the math calculation and didnt even know how to word it to google it 😜😳😳😳😀he saved my butt

[@JimAndKathy13]

Great video, thanks!! One note: Wouldn’t it be better to stretch your tape from end to end to mark your 16” intervals instead of marking each from the last? I believe your way may allow for cumulative error from one end to the other.

[@Edge1775]

it would be a lot more helpful if at the end of these videos. Lowes could give an estimate of the cost so people would have at least an idea of the cost. other then that great videos...

[@samueladams7102]

Read my mind

[@djcsr]

They'd have to give you an estimate using that composite decking...and then when you get up off the floor, a second estimate with wood :D

[@ogbose49]

I added it up, without the the composite decking and using my 2x6x16s instead with the purchase of some power tools it would run you under $2,000.

[@GJL2]

very easy to follow, perfect pacing