How To Build A Deck // DIY Home Improvement

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DISCLAIMER: Woodworking and the use of power and hand tools can be extremely dangerous. You are responsible for understanding the safe use of your tools and techniques. Your safety is YOUR responsibility, I accept NO responsibility or liability for any injuries, accidents, death occurring to you or others if you attempt to do the things that I do or use advice that I give.

[@errorgridmusic]

Thank you for not adding obnoxious music to your montage. It makes it so much more enjoyable to watch.

[@FlockofSmeagles]

My father built two decks around our house one summer when I was kid. This really makes me appreciate what he did. Because he made it seem like it was just another day in the park.

[@whenmountainsmove]

I’ve seen a lot of bull shit decks that are easily done, lazy craftsmanship. Though this video is a little on the advanced side. This is a legit deck. It really doesn’t get much better than this. It was brilliantly laid out. No chatter. No dumb music. Thanks for sharing this. I’ve watched over 30 videos tonight and this is the one.

[@carlindurfee7566]

How can people legally get away with all the permits and codes. Do they just not ever planning to sell the house so it doesn’t matter

[@CamMccarthy-mz1bn]

They dont it bites them in the ass when the property value is assesed and the plans dont show a deck than they get fined ans it has to be inspected ans than they get a permit​@carlindurfee7566

[@brash.the_stampede]

This comment def reps how I feel. It was a solid no bs instructional. Well done by the creator.

[@chief5981]

😆 no dumb music.. dumb music should be against code

[@chief5981]

@@carlindurfee7566have you ever bought an older house? No one checks permits on anything

[@AP-no9br]

One of the most straight forward, comprehensive videos I’ve seen explaining each step…and I’ve built decks before. Very well done without making the video unnecessarily long like others.

[@AshleyBuskirk]

This DIY home improvement video on deck building was fantastic. It not only saved me a ton of money on labor but also gave me the confidence to take on more DIY projects. Highly recommended!

[@WritingAppReviewsjjob]

I found the chapters in kzbin.infoUgkxYGamVaHfdHiPlAQaLa7zkwR02OKpGYDU to be very relevant to my project as I embarked on building my first ever structure from the ground up. I especially found this Ryan’s Shed Plans to be of great use when it came to building the roof. I was able to do all the cuts and installation by myself, with a little reference to this Ryan’s Shed Plans.

[@silentline7698]

Larry Haun taught me what my father never did. This guy is to the point, practical, step by step, and even puts in some humor and humility. A teacher of teachers while being single handedly a mentor to hundreds of thousands that will never get to meet him in person to shake his hand or give him a hug. Shout out to this channel for keeping it all flowing. I thank you one and all who keep this content posted.

[@et5895]

I started my deck about 2 weeks ago following this video and oh my god I feel like superman! Super easy to follow and while it will take some time (5 foot woman with not much for strength) for me to finish, I'm very excited! I've gotten more help with the sections I don't feel comfortable doing and I'm having someone build the stairs for me since I don't even want to attempt that and mess up what I've done. This is tiring work but has been worth it already. THANK YOU!!! Anybody that thinks you can't do this, you're more than wrong! You can! And you will! So satisfying!

[@ThirdCoastCraftsman]

So glad to hear that. Enjoying your finished deck will be 10 times more rewarding since you built it!

[@sandraramirezfreshimagesco5881]

How much is it costing you?

[@pat4455]

As a self-made handyperson, this was the best and most helpful deck video yet. The key points that you touched on pretty much answered all of the detail I have been struggling with ie ending with a full deck board

[@WELCOMEHOMENFP]

Amazing! You saved my new job with this video. I'm a project manager of a small construction company. I have to bid out all materials and labor. I haven't done this in 20 yrs since my husband passed. We had our own small construction company. God Bless You my dear!

[@WAJSSJ]

Tip for those building a deck.. Increase the beam size using a free beam calculator like forte, increases the distance it can span unsupported.. Then you don't have to dig as many footings. Cost is usually a wash. Great video!

[@Solitudelakemanagement]

No matter how we all ended up here, we're glad we did! Thanks Third Coast Craftsman, this was very educational.

[@HN-fh8di]

This was so therapeutic to watch. Possibly the best deck in the World Wide Web. The fact you have shown one does not need a beer to complete an exemplary task. Thank you for your craftsmanship for sharing your unique skill.

[@patrickdenny16]

Those footings are massive! As a deck builder Its rare to find a customer who is comfortable with the extra cost. Im glad to see you put in the extra effort and didnt shy away from a difficult task! Keep up the good work!

[@KomarProject]

Perfect timing brother. I’m making one very soon.

[@billabney243]

I hope you got your building permit.

[@Shreddylife]

@@billabney243 Who's she

[@diggingmystyle]

This is perhaps the best video I've seen on building the foundation for a deck.

[@sdsumiguel5937]

Wife bought me my first tool set today. Taking it back in the morning after watching this.

[@Mike-gz4xn]

Ha ha what did you get? What do you have now?

[@onyx9857]

@@Mike-gz4xn Ryobi at the time. Now i have Milwaukee.

[@Wowzersdude-k5c]

Very good demonstration of how to build a "floating" deck with no ledger board connection. Makes it easier because you don't have to worry about properly sealing/flashing the ledger which a lot of people don't get right. I would much rather dig extra footings than use a ledger connection.

[@AndrewGarcia-do9hu]

Such a gorgeous book - each shed is unique and inspiring, and I love all the tiny details Kotite features to help readers imagine how to create their own She Sheds kzbin.infoUgkxe9yi0sulKgsp0VJJCIrLWWkvVqcU7LFR . The feature on Dinah's Rustic Retreat is like something from a fairy tale. It's really inspiring to see how creative all these ordinary people are in making beautiful and useful spaces on a modest scale.

[@rebeleazy9221]

I don’t understand why anyone could dislike this video. You guys did an amazing job. Great commentary also.

[@Patriot4TheTree]

One thing you did wrong. I didn't see a beer throughout the entire video. You can't build an outdoor structure, without the presence of a frosty beverage.

[@meelis79]

What about 16:02 ?

[@Patriot4TheTree]

@@meelis79 It could be. I'm not sure. It could be a Red Bull. Or, it could be a Coors Light. Coors Light still doesn't qualify as beer, however. But, good eye.

[@silverfox8801]

👍👍🍺🍺😂😂

[@itsokaytobeclownpilled5937]

Patriot4TheTree Real men drink PBR 😂

[@travistaylor6110]

Ah such a good comment! Now the real question is.... IPA, or no IPA?🤔

[@alpha_verun6784]

Man i swear , i did framing with my step father for 3 years and hated every day of it , but could never figure out why. Then i watch this man's videos and realise that everything we did was the hard way not the smart way.

[@clarknawrocki9718]

Because nobody pays their bills in construction that's why I quit in the 90s and started driving semi no more begging for your paycheck

[@u.sonomabeach6528]

This kind of work is perfect for people that have a serious passion for what they do. Working with people who aren’t trying to push their craft and challenging themselves on every job to do it the best they can do is a drag and discouraging

[@NiPz88]

You know it's late when you're watching ''how to build a deck'' when you dont even own a house!

[@AltierOptions]

Same lool

[@rollbluntz1]

Don’t have a house. Don’t have any tools. Don’t have the time, money, or patience. Definitely too late lmao

[@mikebrian2557]

Lmao hilarious

[@barbkeen1221]

@Andrew Pingwin Preach!! 😂😂

[@TriggaTreDay]

@BigDaddyMattable its 4:07am for me LMAO ;D .

[@gkkent]

Late to the party but wanted to let you know you are a great teacher! I appreciate your eye for detail and the craftsmanship of your work!!

[@wildsolnomad]

This was freakin perfect. Well laid out steps to follow, the way shots were filmed and their transition, and the way you speak flows. Thank you! Retreat center projects in the redwoods!

[@ratherbecampin]

@LOWES get my man a bigger miter saw!!! This was a great video explaining this process. I am currently stressing building a new deck and this has really helped me calm my jets. Thanks brother.

[@rodriguezestates1324]

Now that's how you build a sturdy good quality deck. Great job! Best I've seen.

[@DirdyBirdy]

All done without a framing nailer, palm nailer and GRK lag bolts. Oh and last but not least a quick drive for the floor boards. You guys are awesome!

[@8cupsCoffee]

This is the best video I've seen on the basics of this project. Will be watching it about 20 more times before we start ours this spring! Thanks so much!

[@x2xtreme360]

Thanks to your help, I was able to complete my deck in just under 17 minutes!

[@Ok-ik4ww]

what size is the deck and how many people on the job. a 12f X 16f deck takes 4 guys 1 and a half days to complete

[@trothebro]

There's always that one guy whose head it just flies right over

[@Adub771]

😂😂😂

[@jgoat5248]

Lax God It’s a joke 😆

[@Alex-xn2yu]

This is the Cleanest & beautiful deck building tutorial I have ever seen , jesus ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@Vlad-ss5pm]

Im in comstruction but i still never get tired of watching things getting built

[@georgedavis5003]

Never seen the speed square under the tape trick when laying out your joists. Looks very effective!

[@bohicasnafufubar]

I about to build a deck for my swimming pool. The information here is pure gold.

[@Gund0235]

This was by far the best video of building a diy free standing deck on KZbin. I just completed the demo of my crumbling concrete steps and built a small 6’x7’ porch following this video. Only difference was that my beams and deck board run parallel to the house instead of perpendicular.

[@joshgold6165]

I noticed he never used a level upon building the foundation, can u pls explain why not..I'm a novice. Ty

[@EddieInzauto]

@@joshgold6165 He leveled the line after pouring the concrete and cut the supporting posts tot the height of the line. Each post might be a different height because of diffferences in the concrete height, but the tops will be level (with a deliberate, slight downslope for rain runoff)

[@jaymekelly7428]

Just built my first 8x8 floating deck just on deck blocks for a mobile home. My Bosch dot laser was a game changer to shoot in the height of my posts. I learned alot from this video to make things easier for next time. So thank you.

[@ghostbusterstony7317]

My wife and I just bought a house. I haven’t done anything like this before. But I’m going to give it a try

[@ericpena1048]

any updates? did you get the deck built ?

[@Tina-di4lx]

Thanks. I am a General but mostly a maintenance Carpenter. I do lots of deficiencies, and a ton of installations. I watched the entire video, because currently rebuilding a deck and I wanted a review. As I’m sure you know Lowe’s sells pre-cut stair stringers for short rises. Dave in Canada 🇨🇦

[@raynechantel2738]

Great video I love how you explain the math and steps - I really liked the railing explanation. Nice job and Love your dog, he's quite the stickler for making sure your work is impeccable!

[@jasonwomack4064]

Pretty good video. Bonus for telling people to let the wood season before coating with anything. One issue though, in all my years of construction the one thing an inspector will tell you to correct, is the lack of gap in the decking. You could be fishing those boards out of the ocean, but it's still better to finish nail as a spacer to avoid a headache.

[@erosario64]

I learned more from this video than in a dozen other videos I’ve seen on KZbin.

[@tbuijer9554]

13:02 ...why i love the metric system....great job btw

[@nicovmods]

that's nothing, wait till you do some strenght calculations in mechanical engineering, thank god i'm schooled in metric... all kinds of crazy correction factors

[@Lomitatawa]

60/4=15 ... so 15 free to 13 full ... easy quick mental calculation so I learned that ... am German

[@bandaidbrandd]

Exactly

[@Juuhimuuhi]

metric better anyways

[@HK-sp1pl]

That spacer looks rougly 99mm wide

[@weberwoodshop]

Great video! One of these days I’ll get around to rebuilding my deck and I’ll refer back to this again. Thanks!

[@glaciermax24]

Thanks for the video, I work for landscaping company were we do a wide range of installations from patios to wraparound decks, and I wanted to be prepared before show up at the job site, since I have to know so much about so many different skills hahaha

[@jamesshawn399]

Really nice work!! Thanks the most for mentioning the deck builder app on Lowes web site!!

[@CReevesMakes]

The single best deck build video I have seen! Well done Chris and thank you for ALL of the information and video footage. Very helpful!

[@simonturvey1493]

Thanks mate, great video for me. My plan is to build a new deck next year as summer is on its way in South Australia. Thanks for the guidance.

[@asa6295]

I love your work and your dog he is the Best inspector

[@tuna4483]

I know this posted 4 years ago, but thank you so much for explaining every step of the way💜💜

[@cmleoj]

I did enjoy watching this video and I learned some things. Great overall explanation to building a deck. At first I thought this was a giant commercial for Lowes, but by the end I was pleasantly impressed. Thanks for this video.

[@rnvrnv354]

Excellent,Beautiful,Magnificent! I would like to suggest incorporating benches into the railings because, that nice big deck is going to get real small after they add furniture, a grill, coolers, and friends!

[@ВладиславМиронов-м3ъ]

Круто! Всё быстро, чётко и аккуратно. И древесина видно хорошая

[@papagrouch8416]

Vlad, could not have said it better myself!

[@user-fl4wn9dn2c]

good video, tape the threads on studs, it helps putting the nut on keeping the concrete off when you remove the tape

[@Kaygee79]

As someone who inspects construction for a living, this was fun to watch! :)

[@bennierheeder7015]

Great build and simple explanations. One thing to mention, and maybe I missed it, is to call utility companies to come mark lines before digging post footings. Always learn something watching your vids. Thanks man.

[@Joshua79C]

Always call Dig Safe before hand, indeed.

[@sp1068]

Your build quality is the best I've seen yet. Thanks for the video.

[@Jeremy_Card]

This was one of the most informative videos I've seen so far, thank you!

[@JonnyUntchMusic]

Thanks for making this video! I just finished my deck-build this weekend based on this design, and I consulted this video probably 1000 times to finish my project. Thanks for making this content!

[@j.santossosacuellar1805]

great job guys, i am building a deck at my daughter's house and this video helps me a lot

[@baq8680]

Beautifully done and very well thought out! Thanks for sharing your knowledge... I only wish when I build our deck next spring I do half as good a job! Thanks again!

[@jamieofalltrades536]

Wow someone that knows what they are talking about. I'm in the trade and I laugh at 90% of the videos I watch. You are very informative and thorough. I enjoyed the video, great work!

[@xAudioBeatzz]

If your in the trade then you should know this deck is very cheap and half assed lmao

[@julicas76]

I agree I'm in the trade and this is the standard way to build a deck and it's very well explained except for the Hangers wich are unnecessary

[@lindin2332]

Because of you I now build decks enjoying the awesomeness of great pay and my own schedule 😲 thanks cousin!

[@skylerlt]

Nice video! No need for the joist hangers on the rim board though. I guess you could use them upside down since the rim board is hanging from the joists. Hangers are only necessary if the joist is butting into its support piece without being supported within 4’ of the connection.

[@webgem14]

I wish I’d seen this comment before building my deck. The upside down joist hanger is a pretty good idea. You could use them for and they would provide extra support for the rim joist, facing, and rails. They could also be easier to attach. The main thing they do right side up is help align your nails for toenailing on the inside of the rim. Doing that also does attach the hanger to the joist, which then is attached to the rim. So that does provide some support but not as much as the other way.

[@3DPrintingNerd]

Thanks for this video! Used it as a reference for today. My 11 year old son and I needed to build a smaller deck. Thank you!

[@freddiesoft]

Great job! 14:06 the moment when I love living in the metric part of the world!

[@gsnad]

Dang, I was just THINKING about putting a deck on the back of my house. Hadn't told anyone, not even my wife. FBI agents really got my back these days🤔

[@Munthegun]

Gabe Larsen creepy isn’t it?

[@markvylonis]

YOUR A DUMB SMARTASS(DUMBASS) ! WE DONT NEED YOU HERE. PEOPLE ARE HERE TO LEARN, WE DONT NEED SMARTASS COMMENTS LIKE YOURS .

[@cybergimp]

my neighbors built a deck last weekend and this popped up on my feed today.....

[@carlosandleon]

@@markvylonis you're*

[@shipmastershadowofintent5249]

Ik we do. Everyone has a personal fbi agent. And then we have a cia agent and then well idk whats aboce that bc it classified

[@StavrosGakos]

Graet job! I hope that the gaps between boards will be wide enough for wood movement. Regards!

[@MetalxMasters]

Also needs more spacing to avoid the buildup of moisture. A strong, nice deck don't mean shit if the wood rots slowly over the next couple of years.

[@brucea550]

Yeah he screwed up there. You gap the boards with a speed square when they are NOT dry, that way you will always have a gap for drainage.

[@russ8252]

This is AWSOME where was this technology 30 yrs ago the only thing I can see I would’ve done was I would’ve added vents in the underskirt ing plus the board that went up against the concrete I would’ve painted it to help it from rotting but I love this thanks for sharing

[@wagerss]

I just spent 16 minutes watching you build a deck, I regret nothing

[@justincrissman8981]

Make sure to ask your local inspector.....you’re a funny guy

[@Uneed2Cheat]

My local what?

[@shane1489]

Live free or die🇺🇸

[@jameswhitman8710]

I did ask Inspector Clooso and he recommended a haambuuga.

[@MrDavidelliottjr]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 yup

[@cruzcabrera57]

8

[@jordanf1979]

I can not thank you enough for this video! Helped me so much at my first crack building a deck!

[@josephvillarrubia8146]

Bro, this was super succinct. Thank you! I've watched a dozen such tutorials and this is the best one so far! The others seemed to assume the viewer knew a bunch of this stuff already and made assumptions/left things out. You kept your explanations short enough that an experienced builder wouldn't feel like he was back in kindergarten, while still making it clear for novices like me. Very well done!

[@skutsenkow]

This was a thing of beauty!

[@unkown312]

Anyone can do this. But you have to believe in yourself and be willing to be teachable. Have a blessed one.

[@Grimey8lues3x]

nice job bro... nothing like watching work on ur day off lol... you should do a second video of the stain and landscape part

[@AGlimpseInside]

Hey Chris, it’s Chris! Sorry it’s taken me so long to say hello whoever I just wanted to reach out and say congratulations on all of your recent success and this deck build was absolutely an inspiration! Definitely going to put one in my backyard after the winter! Also that 45° cut you did on all of the railings at once… Genius!! Take care brother

[@ThirdCoastCraftsman]

Thanks so much man!! Much appreciated!

[@bobdabldr323]

I use screws no more nails they pull and pop, totally agree about not spacing, also i use ledger locks or ledger screws haven't used carriage bolts in years

[@semco72057]

That is a nice project and I am viewing this video because I want to add a small deck on the back of my house. I hired one guy to make steps for my front, but want to do this myself and in the process save money also.

[@enricopallazzo3244]

Sidney Mathious Do it my man! It may not be perfect. But it’ll be yours. Be safe!

[@HighwaytoSunshine]

it's funny how the dog is literally inspecting everything lol

[@cdx873v]

That's the "building inspector" he keeps mentioning

[@johnnyrailroad6921]

My dog does the same.

[@brosprso8540]

This is a legit deck. Excellent work man

[@mvp2189]

Great job and very well thought out, using this as the basis for my deck! Thanks for the help

[@waltschannel7465]

Great video with a lot of great tips! 🙂I notice you did not mention the header where it attaches to the house. In Washington state that is a critical attachment and there is specific hardware you are required to use. Also, in Washington, the deck install must be permitted before installation, and deck framing must pass inspection before you are allowed to install the actual decking. The impact of not doing this could be an inability to sell your home, or refusal of insurance to pay for parts of your home if fire damaged. The main point being, local building departments should be contacted prior to beginning work. Some states and municipalities are picky, some not so much. 😉

[@annabananna44]

I wish I knew about that when my contractor built my home and 2nd story deck. LOL I have to take it down and rebuild it properly as it MOVES alot from my cats walking on it.

[@paulhenson6893]

Lovely workmanship

[@robertbaan7863]

Finally someone who kinda knows how to build a deck made a video on how to build a deck.

[@charleswooters]

The dog back like the supervisor/boss most check everything :)

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[@williamweatherall8333]

those little 45° 2xx4s on the corner posts look supper nice

[@MrKitty-zv3dl]

Came here to learn how to build a deck but remembered my wife already knows everything...

[@listenupmusicpeeps]

Mr. Kitty Ah, I think I saw her comment the day. She goes by the name Ms Google.

[@cantstopwalkingbutlovemowing]

Bahahahaha

[@antoalvarez91]

Dead 💀 😂😂😂

[@chrisvegaofficial5811]

Lmfao that so dam true if you need to know a answer to a question don’t go to google jus go to your wife 😂

[@LaoZi2023]

@@chrisvegaofficial5811 , but then you have to go back and repair it when she's not around...

[@Jim-Wade]

Must be nice to have Lowe's pick such clear, straight boards! Nothing like I find at my local store, or what they deliver if you dare to let them "pick." Using a framing square would speed up the layout for the joists - no need to make all those measurements.

[@chrismasker9669]

Jim W lol yeah as a Lowe’s employee I recommend always picking out your own lumber

[@jmjn916]

Remember in the beginning of the video he said it was sponsored by Lowe's

[@quaz18]

he ordered extras and flipped the bad boards around haha

[@ihabiano]

Amazingly well- explained! Best decking video I've seen! Thanks!!!

[@tedpaquin4903]

I've never seen a deck build without attaching the ledger board to the house. I never knew that was an option. Thanks for the video. Nice job.

[@texas4ever270]

Wonder if he did but didn’t show it. Either way I didn’t see any flashing on the ledger board. If it’s a freestanding deck which does not require the ledger board be attached, I would think you’d see a gap between the house and ledger board. Good video though.

[@ShyquannaGordon]

You are so talented and a great teacher to your team. This video was amazing... I can’t wait for my husband and I to do ours !! Tooo excited.

[@AA-yz4od]

you sir are a gift from the deck building gods....

[@weirdman22]

Wish I had even an inch of craftsmanship that you have. So frustrating having to not have something because i cant build it

[@hpjk772]

Can't build it now? You'll be able to next year! It's all practice, and it's so damn rewarding. Learn to build boxes with different kinds of joints - the skills you need for that are the basis of practically everything else in woodworking (most things you build - like a deck! - are variations of boxes). I've renovated my entire 70's house (minus electricity, I got a pro for that) with the help of youtube videos and now I'm building my own furniture with youtube videos. Dovetail joints? KZbin. We're lucky to live in an age where all that valuable information is available for free.

[@mmodnao]

1081 dislikers followed the instructions but ended up with a bird house.

[@danochiara8544]

Well, for whatever reason....this made me laugh out loud

[@Austin-ui8in]

ROFL

[@xAudioBeatzz]

The Dislikers probably know how to properly build a deck. This is not proper. It’s very very cheap.

[@yosemitebandit]

I've never seen that layout line adjusting system before.. cool!

[@heazy9744]

I knew I had to hire someone to build my deck as soon as he said parallelogram.

[@dawnperez8065]

🤣

[@markweinreb2807]

My thoughts exactly. My ruler only goes up to 2 feet.

[@diyhacksandmore2644]

@@markweinreb2807 You mean 4 inches BAHAHAH!

[@gregsmith4342]

Lol

[@-Caroline-]

Yesssss lol

[@PUREOWN]

Going to have to tear down that house now and build one to match the quality of the deck.

[@vinhha6073]

No joke... you guy is Professional.. love it ... 👍👍👍👍👍...🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

[@martymcfly5842]

Only negative is the deck floor so close and level with the home entrance. If not in area with a lot of rain or snow, it should be fine. If so, it may cause problems down the road...even with the slope.

[@InConversationAtAIM]

Great video and great tips. Could have used some sense of how long things take. Did notice you start project in tee shirt, but then looks like a winter jacket by end. My projects usually take place over a change in seasons, too.

[@MrVARhythm]

This is good. You cover everything well, give solid advice, and you don't waste time.

[@jamesbaucom9295]

"Go get a building permit" *Laughs in county*

[@filipinophreak]

Ive built a porch deck and a pool in my backyard. The city didnt even see it coming lmao..

[@jalenrobinson5225]

I don’t understand why you need one if its yours

[@filipinophreak]

@@jalenrobinson5225 its more for the firedepartment codes..they need to know just in case of a fire or if u build over gas lines

[@dndnenejeeehehehe4754]

Warren Albuna Sure, because the fire department researches and studies your home before putting out the fire.🙄

[@HowardSupra]

@@filipinophreak it's more for making sure home owners don't get scammed by contractors cutting corners and building an unsafe deck. With that said they (Code enforcement) really shouldn't have any say in what you do to your own property.