How to repair rotten deck joist.

[@michaelswindle3141]

Note - when you cut PT lumber, you need to treat the cut ends as they are now exposed. You can pick up the same chem used in the original treatment from a local hardware store and simply brush it on to treat and seal the cut ends to prevent future rot.

[@carolynyoung2797]

Impressive and resourceful 👍🏻👍🏻. Very well done. Thank you.

[@outofthetoolboxtinker]

Appreciate it

[@ChuckFrenchNH]

Well done. Enjoyed exciting sound track 👍

[@outofthetoolboxtinker]

Thank you. I am actually wearing a rocky shirt right now.

[@outofthetoolboxtinker]

that particular piece was maybe a little less than 1/8 inch low. visually it was hard to tell, but i wanted it more flush. figured no better weatherproof spacer than a piece of old shingle. thanks for asking.

[@wishiwsthr]

That deck is a scraper

[@stanleyng7912]

Awesome sound byte and showing how to reinforce the joist

[@outofthetoolboxtinker]

Thanks

[@shannonsankey6656]

Excellent video. Thank you. I have some spots to fix on my deck and this will help big time !

[@sammybranch7745]

If anyone wants to put wood on the ground like that I wouldn’t even do the job. Do a concrete slab if it’s within a few feet of the ground. Especially this one is just on dirt, if you have to use wood on the ground, at least put gravel or rock under it a few inches to keep water from sitting under it as bad. No hate though, just advice for anyone who doesn’t want to keep dumping money into something like that.

[@outofthetoolboxtinker]

@@sammybranch7745 true . Yeah this is a 20 yr old deck and did this as a short term fix. 2 yrs ago and still holding well. Plan to rip all out in couple yrs and do pavers.

[@sammybranch7745]

@@outofthetoolboxtinker yeah it looks good for the age and the repair looks good too, I just wanted to say other alternatives for a deck or patio that may last longer with less maintenance. Glad to hear it’s holding up😎

[@kastaway2]

Make sure not to install a vapor barrier. The termites, mold, decay and rot might die.

[@neville78]

This is exactly what I was looking for! I’m replacing the bottom of my pond deck and a few joist are rotted. Do I always need to put a 2x4 on both sides? I took off my entire bottom already. Just joist are showing

[@outofthetoolboxtinker]

As long as there is sufficient good wood for the decking to screw into. I did this repair to 2-3 years ago as a temporary fix, planning to rip it out and put down pavers. Haven't done that yet and it's still holding strong.

[@engleharddinglefester4285]

I especially liked the hero music lol.

[@markwest8960]

I know code-wise, this can vary by state. We have a piece we want to replace too on a joist. Will these sister joists, generally or typically pass inspection...or would the whole joist need to be replaced? The reason I ask is we just want to replace some decking and repair or replace the bad joist to sell the house in the next year or so and I know a house sell inspection may note one and not the other?

[@outofthetoolboxtinker]

I don't know. I did this as a temporary measure 8 months ago with the intention of rebuilding this winter. I might wait another year. It's holding strong. Or I might just replace with pavers.

[@psychodad4634]

Notorious B.I.G motivation music.

[@warrenlowe676]

Need to use structural screws for sister joist

[@Paul_Wright]

The MJ dance ruined it!

[@hankfowler8194]

Does this pass code? It seems like are using a rotten sister to shore that up.

[@outofthetoolboxtinker]

I have no idea. Did this as a temporary fix a couple years ago. Still holding strong. Eventually going to do pavers.

[@-EricaCartman]

My favorite parts of the video! 0:05 and 5:28 🤣

[@galvinstanley3235]

That song speaks to all men.

[@outofthetoolboxtinker]

It makes men.

[@shawndawilliams6781]

Would you say that this will only work if the joist isn’t completely broken/rotted? Any suggestions for if the joist is extremely damaged?

[@outofthetoolboxtinker]

I'd say work best if you have some good wood to screw into. I did it as a "temporary" fix.... 2 years ago and still strong.

[@shawndawilliams6781]

@@outofthetoolboxtinker thank you so much. Extremely helpful!

[@newmanfertig886]

The deck boards look terrible. Should replace them all. I would be embarrassed to have deck boards look like that. 😅

[@outofthetoolboxtinker]

Pressure washing every 6 months they look great, but they need to go. Rats get under and nest. Need to replace with pavers.

[@RichLevering]

Dude great video love the rocky pump-up music! Question how did the shingle work out? We have same issue that created a seam where water dropped in and rotted it. Thanks again nice moonwalk!

[@outofthetoolboxtinker]

Thank you rich. Shingle still holding strong. I got the idea from boardwalks at the beach where I live. It looks like they put down strips of peel and stick roofing underlayment, slightly wider than the top of the joist. Looks brilliant. I think it would really protect it. Thanks for watching

[@charlesthatcher9160]

ahhh yeah the moonwalk!!!

[@oppama1969]

Thanks Very helpful!

[@DIYVariety]

Job well done, i hit the sub button. Cheers

[@outofthetoolboxtinker]

I appreciate it.

[@hectorportillo1906]

ADRIAN!!!!🥴

[@hectorportillo1906]

ADRIAN!!!!🥴

[@jbrown0523]

Adrian!!!!!

[@diantegocrazy]

Thanks

[@joshuamclaughlin5549]

Wont the rot just move to the new board

[@outofthetoolboxtinker]

Did that repair as a temporary fix two or three years ago... Was planning to rip it all out and put down pavers. But, still holding strong.

[@chrisardern4594]

Tbh i wouldn't have wasted my time the whole deck needs replacement. But i suppose some found this educational and will use this as a tutorial.

[@outofthetoolboxtinker]

@@chrisardern4594 . Did the repair almost 3 years ago to buy some time. And is still holding strong. thanks for watching

[@billjenkins2503]

attaching rotten boards to new boards is a stupid idea.

[@kastaway2]

Your solution is to call you insurance company and buy a ton of liability insurance. OR. Bring in a ready-mix truck and pour baby pour.

[@iamamish]

Thanks for sharing - why do you need to space the deck board from the joist with the roofing material?

[@kastaway2]

Because the material is shitty.

[@kastaway2]

2 ft on center. Nice. Bounce bounce bounce. Rube Goldberg would be proud