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  • @HomeWithStefani
    @HomeWithStefani  Рік тому +11

    Let's build a floating deck!! Check out the cost breakdown and project plans here: bit.ly/40nuO04

    • @geemail369
      @geemail369 Рік тому

      Lotta progress u made, taking extra care when laying the base!
      How long did it take?!
      🙏🏻

    • @CarpinterGamez
      @CarpinterGamez Рік тому

      Saludos desde homestead Florida muchas vendisiones

    • @JackITAcademy
      @JackITAcademy Рік тому

      Your video is exactly what I was looking for! Thank you, Stefani!

    • @alexiagibson3123
      @alexiagibson3123 4 місяці тому

      How do you get the plans I can’t get them

  • @lindaroyal8161
    @lindaroyal8161 Рік тому +6

    I didn't know about joist tape, good to know. I really appreciate seeing every step broke down and up close shots and materials used. Very good instructional video. Nicely done!

  • @brucelee248
    @brucelee248 Рік тому +4

    A tiny girl is more powerful than many professional teams. Like your ideas very nice job.

  • @maxmccann3617
    @maxmccann3617 Рік тому +5

    I noticed you did not treat the cut ends of the pressure treated joists with a sealer/protectant. Care to share your thoughts on this? Thanks for the great video!

  • @michaelsylvester7272
    @michaelsylvester7272 Рік тому +5

    Hi Stefani,
    I used to build a few decks being from the northern states I had to use tubes filled with cement to go below the frost line.
    Anyways I love the floater deck.
    Amazing clean look.

  • @jimellis4165
    @jimellis4165 Рік тому +1

    This is the best deck building vid I’ve seen. Using as my model. Thanks

  • @OldHouseRenovation
    @OldHouseRenovation Рік тому +3

    What a great idea, and this video quality is very professional. I have uploaded some old house remodeling videos and now understand the time and effort to make a good video. Thank you

  • @kyrellosekladious9828
    @kyrellosekladious9828 Рік тому +2

    Great project, great job
    Could you please give us an update on how Trex decking after 4 month. I'm going to install Trex decking in my backyard and I want know how it will stand Texas how weather.

  • @bevlove
    @bevlove Рік тому +3

    So far it's looking good! I can't wait to see the deck all finished! 💚

  • @richardpedersen9189
    @richardpedersen9189 Рік тому +3

    Stefani... Another great video with all the important 'stuff' included! Love your presentation style 👍 Looking forward to the decking installed. Agree with you Trex (and other similar material) is like a wet noodle 😉 when it comes to carrying moving it around. THANKS

  • @jim9520
    @jim9520 Рік тому +3

    Excellent video. Thank you for all of the information. Very good.

  • @EverythingHasAStory
    @EverythingHasAStory Рік тому +2

    Excellent demonstration. Thanks.

  • @pshep123
    @pshep123 Рік тому +2

    Great vid, minor correction, 2x8 lumber is 7 1/4" wide. Will be building this in a couple months, thanks for posting!

  • @coppertopjohnson9782
    @coppertopjohnson9782 Рік тому +8

    You should be teaching classes!!!! That was a phenomenal video. You and Devin are such a great team. Question, are you going to put an awning, or pergola over the deck? Just curious. Love your work, Stefani. Thank you for sharing. 👍🏼👍🏼

  • @davinaspencer4840
    @davinaspencer4840 8 днів тому

    I appreciate the time and detail in your videos. Extremely helpful. I do have a question. Can you see any of the framing through the cracks in the decking? I am trying to decide if I should paint that portiin of the frame if it does show. TIA

  • @DanielPacheco-mf9rk
    @DanielPacheco-mf9rk 7 місяців тому +2

    Amazing! this is really helping me in my incoming project

  • @norcross26
    @norcross26 Рік тому +3

    This looks great. Amazing job

  • @grantjennings162
    @grantjennings162 Рік тому +3

    Awesome work 👏🏻

  • @jonathanmcadams-nx5zp
    @jonathanmcadams-nx5zp Рік тому +1

    I built all my floating decks by putting a 4x4 into the ground 2 feet into concrete and used 1 bag of concrete to hold each post (4x4). I went with 2 4x4s every 8 feet so that i could utilize a full length 2 x4 and i made walkways around my house like that then poured concrete around some of my wood pathways that were a little bit lower than the deck but only like an inch. In some apots the concrete is surrounding my wooden fooating sidewalk and decking. Then i have 4 platforms with sheds on the platforms and they are raised about a foot each. Then i have some stairs made of those red square pavers and landscaping timbers. Plus i used concrete in some of the sides and borders and such. I also poured concrete on a lot of my yard and while wet i poured a bage of pebbles on top ofbthe concrete which i layed very very wet and the slurry made the pebbles stick on top and it looks good and is rough and non slip for aure. My dog craps on it and i just wash it right off. No worries. 😊

  • @drewcama2488
    @drewcama2488 9 місяців тому

    Well done! I'm a little concerned with only one row of deck blocks in the center.. Are they more than 8' apart? with 2X6 framing is there a rule for the maximum span be for they need additional support? I was thinking 6' apart to support my deck joists.

  • @umustbbornagainActs2-38
    @umustbbornagainActs2-38 Місяць тому +1

    Very nice work

  • @indicator7
    @indicator7 Рік тому

    Thanks for the extremely competent and complete video! Is your Sketchup design available to the public; if so, would you kindly provide a link?

  • @christinefought8388
    @christinefought8388 Рік тому +1

    Hello! Super helpful video. I had a question that I wanted to see if you had a moment to answer. Was a paver patio with a step down an option for you all or were you fully decided on the floating deck? If you were between the two options, what made you choose the deck? My husband and I are currently trying to decide which is going to be the better option taking into consideration access, view, resale value, etc. I would appreciate any comment back to hear another viewpoint. Thanks!

    • @DaruDhillon
      @DaruDhillon Рік тому +1

      A patio has an average ROI of 55% vs 75% for a PT deck with composite coming in slightly lower than wood with more expensive composites even less. It’s important consideration for budget minded people. 👍🏽

  • @ASHIFRIZWAN
    @ASHIFRIZWAN 8 місяців тому

    Hi Stef thanks for the detailed video.. by any chance can you share me the 2x8 16ft and 12ft count you needed/bought for this project?

  • @mikedu2010
    @mikedu2010 Рік тому

    Thanks for your excellent video, One question: at 15:41, why need to make the crowns are facing up when installing joist?

    • @maxmccann3617
      @maxmccann3617 Рік тому

      Because over time the load will flatten them out. If you face the crowns down, over time the load will make them sag.

  • @terencemerritt
    @terencemerritt Рік тому +23

    One recommendation, you definitely should’ve gone with 12” spacing on your joists instead of 16” when using composite decking. Manufacturer should’ve specified that anyway. There will be some quite noticeable give in between joists when using 16”s

    • @josegutierrez7457
      @josegutierrez7457 Рік тому +3

      100% agree

    • @nikkicarandang7477
      @nikkicarandang7477 Рік тому +3

      When I got an estimate from a deck builder they recommended 12” on center as well for composite

    • @jsaland32
      @jsaland32 Рік тому +3

      I checked the trex website, and for residential they say 16”, just curious what is the official recommendation

    • @TC-io1pu
      @TC-io1pu Рік тому +3

      Definitely 12".....I had a Trex deck installed and it was done with 16" joist spacing and the Trex compost gives when you walk on it. Not strong enough with 16" spacing. Living with regrets.

    • @jonellwanger7258
      @jonellwanger7258 9 місяців тому

      ⁠@@jsaland32tree website would be the official recommendation.. ITS TREX!!!

  • @maurocandido
    @maurocandido 8 місяців тому

    After adding and adjusting the level using paver base, since it's basic sand, which does not allow loosening of the level after rain or over time, was it not necessary to use cement?

  • @frankster1969
    @frankster1969 Рік тому +1

    Very nicely done.

  • @paulmaldonado3177
    @paulmaldonado3177 7 місяців тому +1

    I know its a floating deck but it looked like you still attached it to your house, was that just to hold up rim joist?

  • @patrickperson1252
    @patrickperson1252 Рік тому +1

    quel travail et en plus bien fait stephanie félicitation patrick

  • @donniemullins2719
    @donniemullins2719 Рік тому

    question, did you know or consider most Trex is recommended 12 inch on center not 16 inch? I'm planning a deck and was told this, your thoughts?

  • @jamesmangan7754
    @jamesmangan7754 Рік тому +1

    Out of interest could you have built the deck without removing the concrete base? So have the joists sit directly on the concrete. I was thinking sealant and then a bit of bitumen paint to stop the joists rotting, off cuts to get the slight slope.

  • @evaconway2024
    @evaconway2024 Рік тому +2

    Why a block under every joist on ends buy only every 4 feet at center?

    • @IMOO1896
      @IMOO1896 Рік тому

      I noticed that also, maybe a glitch in the blueprint.

    • @martinlebreton6391
      @martinlebreton6391 Рік тому +1

      Nothing wrong with overkill. She spent a pretty penny for that for that composite decking.
      Deck blocks are 10 or 15$. Or the price of 3linear feet roughly. Its cheap.

  • @pshep123
    @pshep123 Рік тому +1

    Does the paver base help to keep the the blocks from settling?

    • @HomeWithStefani
      @HomeWithStefani  Рік тому +2

      Yes! 🙌

    • @pshep123
      @pshep123 Рік тому

      @@HomeWithStefani Awesome, thanks Stefani, looking forward to the next vid

  • @moonchild11111
    @moonchild11111 5 місяців тому

    May I ask what’s the modeling app? Thank you!

  • @AluzionTV
    @AluzionTV 9 місяців тому

    I’m having trouble understanding why you would only support one end of the joists with deck blocks and then only use hangers for the center?

  • @tornprophecy
    @tornprophecy Рік тому

    Hi Stefani, kooks great. What software are you using for the design?

    • @maxmccann3617
      @maxmccann3617 Рік тому

      She said elsewhere that she used SketchUp. I looked it up; it's intense.

  • @sabrinab945
    @sabrinab945 9 місяців тому

    How come you didn’t built on top of the concrete? I have a small 10x10 poured patio I’m thinking of just building on top of.

  • @bigfooting
    @bigfooting Рік тому

    Did you have to get a permit for this floating deck? Good job by the way!

  • @jencoylerealestate5577
    @jencoylerealestate5577 Рік тому

    How many bags of paver dust did you use?

  • @TheCowboysdude
    @TheCowboysdude 2 місяці тому

    Can't build like that in the NE... the ground freezes and heaves.... Whether it's attached or not you want a slope or grade.... or water will sit on directly on a level deck and you don't want that either. This video is really awesome though!!

  • @eeodle
    @eeodle Рік тому +2

    I save the video thanks

  • @foxgdsmck
    @foxgdsmck 6 місяців тому

    How long did it take you to do this?

  • @nahiraguero310
    @nahiraguero310 7 місяців тому

    Did you have to get a permit for this floating deck?

  • @pawneep20
    @pawneep20 7 місяців тому

    How did you make the slop

  • @buclaw1216
    @buclaw1216 Рік тому

    I regret building a wooden deck, didn’t realize the staining process n woods rotting throughout the years

  • @dougdueck1971
    @dougdueck1971 Рік тому +1

    Not necessary to place underside joist hangers past a bearing point.

  • @hessulipoika13
    @hessulipoika13 8 місяців тому

    Wood on wood with space to dry?

  • @pawneep20
    @pawneep20 4 місяці тому

    Total price for build?

  • @gnarkill32
    @gnarkill32 Рік тому

    wouldnt the sand just wash away?

  • @wandajames6234
    @wandajames6234 Рік тому

    Why so many deck blocks-- surely it would be stable with blocks every 4 feet?

  • @DilwalaZidiboy-qz4fk
    @DilwalaZidiboy-qz4fk Рік тому

    I really really like u 💗

  • @designstudio8013
    @designstudio8013 Рік тому

    The plastic will hold water and your wood will rot sitting in the water. Better to put gravel down that will drain and lift the deck up off the ground at least one inch using pressure treated lumber also.

  • @gourmet53
    @gourmet53 Рік тому

    It's not a floating deck if it's attached to the house. It's a attached deck, or is there something I'm missing here

    • @HomeWithStefani
      @HomeWithStefani  Рік тому

      It's not attached to the house 👍

    • @halfurbanhalfsuburban8219
      @halfurbanhalfsuburban8219 Рік тому

      ​@Home With Stefani I had the same question. After reading your comment, I went
      back to look at it. At 15:45, I see he's not driving the screws into the house.

  • @djmandrick
    @djmandrick Рік тому

    14:09 Ohhhhh I see. Quite an expensive way to justify a day building sand-castles!

  • @vickiclark5924
    @vickiclark5924 Рік тому

    Great info, I would suggest using conversational cadence in your speech.

  • @mikecornell1939
    @mikecornell1939 Рік тому

    Nice job but I’m still trying to figure out why you used blocking at every joist?? That is definitely overkill and a budget killer as well! I’m all for the deck being secure but that was simply not necessary!

  • @MoaByte-v2z
    @MoaByte-v2z 2 місяці тому

    When I cast this video to my TV, 1/3 of the video screen is overlaid with the promoted Simpson products. It defeats the purpose of watching the video.

  • @AlienSKP
    @AlienSKP 11 місяців тому

    That's a really big deck

  • @tonyhighsmith9865
    @tonyhighsmith9865 8 місяців тому

    Your deck plans are not downloading and going to my email.

  • @stephanieheffernan8514
    @stephanieheffernan8514 Рік тому

    You dont need a fall on your deck to allow water to flow away from your house , water will escape through the gaps between deck boards its not going to jump the gaps to flow off the end of the deck 😂
    Good video tho 😊

  • @touch_master721
    @touch_master721 8 місяців тому

    I can beleive that someone pur concrete withput rebar ?! No wonder it cracked !

  • @handytbutler7380
    @handytbutler7380 Рік тому +2

    great job, i did one 6 years ago at my house in western ny and it hasnt moved an inch. no digging is fine with me.

  • @PeacefulCountryLife
    @PeacefulCountryLife 8 місяців тому

    it's not floating :((

  • @bubbatennessee7531
    @bubbatennessee7531 7 місяців тому

    I guess men did the job

  • @Sarahj83738
    @Sarahj83738 8 місяців тому

    Love how when a girl does something like this everyone comes in w advice about what she did wrong. Misogyny is real

    • @unfalsetruth8107
      @unfalsetruth8107 4 місяці тому

      They’re not coming for her because she’s a women, have you watched any videos where men are building something? Comments are the same. Every builder has their way of doing things and usually the comments are full of helpful hints. Man or women UA-cam builder. Same thing. There really was nothing to see here in that respect.

  • @hj8607
    @hj8607 Рік тому +4

    Weed barrier IS NOT sufficient. This deck has ZERO ability to breath(dry out) underneath . USE a very heavy mil solid plastic (or even better pond liner)

    • @IMOO1896
      @IMOO1896 Рік тому

      I getting ready to do a floating deck over what is now a gravel car pad, so I’m getting all the hints from comments. I hadn’t even thought of weed barrier. Looks like it would also benefit from a good Round-Up soaking.

  • @Randy58-zn4ez
    @Randy58-zn4ez 3 місяці тому

    Decks are ugly and require lots of maintenance and toxic chemicals to keep them from fading. Wooden decks also have a short life span. Use natural materials that do not pollute our environment.

  • @jimharvard
    @jimharvard Рік тому

    i hate to be the bearer of bad news Stefani, but YOU CANNOT install TREX plastic decking on 16" on center joists!! when you use plastic or composite deck boards, the sub-frame MUST only be 12" "on center." anything wider than 12" spacing with plastic deck boards will cause the deck boards to warp or sag. i strongly suggest you talk to some contractors in your area who install Trex plastic or composite decking. they will confirm what i'm saying.

    • @HomeWithStefani
      @HomeWithStefani  Рік тому

      Thank you for watching! According to the manufacturer 16" on center is sufficient. This has also been confirmed by a trusted contractor 👍🏼

  • @RokuAccnt
    @RokuAccnt 4 місяці тому

    ugly house small yard

  • @tmtalks4431
    @tmtalks4431 Рік тому +3

    first plz pin my comment dear how are you/ very nice video great sharing thanks for sharing this video/ you are my old friend im big fan from pakistan

  • @RawTakes
    @RawTakes Рік тому +1

    I love DIYers because I get to charge them to tear their failing work out and show em how it's done and why it costs as much as it does to do it right. Job security at the expense of having to play superman and babysit. Good trade off.