Sitting the full length of the board in the ground is not good. Even if it’s sitting on concrete.. water can pool and rot the wood, even if it’s pressure treated..
If anyone is planning to build a deck like this using Trex, please make sure to place your floor joists closer together, say 12 inches, instead of 16 inches as these boards have lots of give to them and you'll soon see a sag forming between the joists. I learned the hard way.
Nice deck but it appears that drainage may be a problem. Treated lumber rots too especially if subject to water immersion. Actually the treatment does not penetrate the wood completely so ripping the boards would expose untreated wood too. Preserative should be applied to the ripped edges.
Being an old gal who has more time than money, I’ve become dependent on these videos. I’ve replaced my garbage disposal, tiled kitchen backsplash, tiled shower, installed crown molding throughout my house and repaired my lawnmower, just to name a few. Decking over my old concretely back porch is next, and this is how I intend to do it.
Thank you for sharing your experiences. Since my door threshold was about 6” I couldn’t add stepping stones under each joists to protect the bottom frame. Please ensure enough spacing for drainage and air circulation. Thank you again
I am a carpenter n finish carpenter,he did a very good job.Ive worked with that decking several times n I would have to say he did a perfect job.they sell little matching plugs for the screw holes.
This is the best review ever :) There have been a lot of critics but I am still very happy with the result considering building my first deck. Thank you again
You have done a very good job overall, As a carpenter myself, if you don’t mind mind, I suggest you to use exterior pressure treated lumber as base lumber and cut holes in edge frame to allow water to be drained out. Good luck on this job, and hope you don’t get a called back after 5 years.
Very nice, I am about to do the same project. One thing I’d do different is to shim the framing, so it is not sitting on the moist concrete and trapping water.
I don't recommend putting wood directly on concrete were water will be trapped. Even treated will deteriorate without any air flow around it in high moisture environments.
I recommend placing 1" galvanized lag screws all along the bottom of the floor joists. Yes, it a lot but that 1/8" spacing the head of the lag screw provides will keep the wood off the concrete and extend the life of the deck.
I have this same composite boards for my deck and we put it together using those clips. For us, it was a big mistake because we have small oak leaves that get caught in the clips. I bought a special tool to clean the leaves between the boards but every tool I have tried does not clean the small leaves from each clip (and we have a lot of them). If I had to do it over again, I would screw in each board side by side instead of the clips (like we did on our front deck). But you made an excellent video. Thanks for sharing.
Nice job sir, especially for your first deck. Repetition is the mother and father of all learning! I see some harsh comments but I don’t see them doing projects on UA-cam! Keep doing what your doing!
I've been trying to figure out things myself UA-cam is absolutely invaluable. I imagine going all out for this 30ft,er RV or something simple enclosed on the side. I would like to use as much recycled materials as I can. From large metal can concrete peirs too plastic bottle trash bricks pinned in with chicken wire finished with recycled foam and concrete mix. Probably just a tin roof or just a plastic tar tile floor instead of wood framed floor or trex then yeah.
The deck came out absolutely beautiful. Thank you for sharing the process with us. The ONLY thing I would’ve done different was used cortex screws for the edge boards. It would’ve saved you time in pre drilling and it has plugs that match the saddle decking to cover the holes.
One of the other fix it guys suggested securing each end of the boards first then pushing the centers of the boards and clipping. Seemed easier. Nice result
I'm surprised that Mr. Dernir would place his framing directly on the concrete surface -- a sure-fire way to accelerate rot. The Trex looks nice for now, but this isn't likely to be a long-lived deck.
My thoughts exactly. Pressure treated lumber is not protection aganist moisture, rather insects. When buying pt lumber there are different amounts of chemicals available such as ground contact rates...unfortunately most lumber co.'s carry the material with the least amount of chemicals. Have no doubt this pt frameing will rot.
Onderkant hout zal nat worden door regenwater of vocht en dan gaat die verrotten misschien verven of hardhout of aluminium bodem kunstig kan ook dan is voor altijd goed
Just read some of the comments & The amount of unsolicited advice & criticism is amazing, especially coming from non-professionals. Anyway, it looks great & for the amount you spent, it can be done over if needed. I was just quoted $22,500 for a 20x15 ground deck & 5 stairs, so keep up the good work. 🤗
It costed me around $1500 and I learned a lot from it. Again it was my first decking experience and I am very happy with it so far. I understand and respect most of the comments and I will use them as moment of learning. Thank you
It looks good but personally I would never lay a wooden frame straight onto an old concrete base that could collect water. If you can’t be bothered to break out the concrete to allow for airflow underneath than it has to be a composite frame. Mitred corners need a small expansion joint with composite too
Dear all, after making frame I waited about 2 weeks to watch the drainage, I didn’t see any problems even during heavy rain because the surface of the concrete slab is not even. It has also a very rough surface that allows water flow. Thank you
We want to build your deck's same in my neighbor's backyard. I checked your descriptions. Those are perfect. You explained every tool and you shared their link. Thanks again.
Nice job building that deck....they do make the same screws with a special driver bit that countersinks and bores a hole that you hammer in a plug to finish and the screws can't be seen.
I used the exact same decking from Lowes. Since you opted not to use the expensive screw and plug system for face-nailing, you may be able to try the colored wax crayons that are available for covering nail holes and scratches on stained wood. You can find them in the wood filler section in the paint dept. They also make color putty in small jars that works well. You can blend the various colors together to get the exact shade desired. Not sure if it will hold up to the heat outside, but you have nothing to lose by trying it.
I think this is certianly one of the better videos about how to diy the deck. Can someone with more expeirence tell me why only 6.2k like over 1.5m views?
The deck looks really nice. But you have made some big errors im afraid that will greatly reduce the lifespan of the deck. Firstly you haven't left any gaps around the edges for expansion as it is a composite deck and will expand and contract quite abit which could warp the boards as they get tighter. Secondly The timbers are sat directly on the floor so will rot x10 faster and thirdly you havent put any damp proofing on top of the joist prior to putting the boards down. So although you have used tanalised timber they will start to rot after a few years Greatly reducing the lifespan 😭 sorry to be the barer of bad news
Thank you for your respectful comment. I just tried to do my best. The door threshold is too low so there was no way I could add posts. I might use some stepping stones as spacers. Thank you
I will cut a bevel on the deck boards going into the picture frame which gives the appearance of a tight fit where only the point is contacting..been building custom decks for over 5 years with no issues
It looks like a great job. But i fear for the longevity of the project. I have made a similar deck. Over time moisture warped the wood. It cracked the decking. It lasted abt 4 years. Eventually we ripped it all out. Dug up all the concrete, 30 cm deep. Filled it with stabilization and tiled it.
Sure, it won’t last particularly long due to the contact with concrete etc, and I would never do it this way…. HOWEVER, it’s nice for now, AND you could always disassemble, reframe and reassemble the decking if you need to. I feel like this is a great project for a renter with a 3-5 year lease, since it’s not permanently atttched.
Красиво! Но всё сгниет через 5лет. Дерево уложено без изоляции и вентзазора. Необходимо было приподнять всю конструкцию от земли. Либо использовать композитные материалы для лаг, но не дерево.
I see that the composite deck being fitted to a conventional wooden frame resting on the concrete slab. The deck won't rot indeed. What about the frame? Even more since there is no dewatering between the frame...
This is the only mistake I made:) I wasn’t aware of the plastic spacers until I saw it on another youtube video the other day. But I the concrete surface is not even so it lets the water to drain
Not bad for a home handyman. Even treated timber doesn't like living in puddles which it will in the wet season. How does the water get out? And the lack of airflow underneath won't help?? Being composite you'll get away with decking hard to the cladding normally best to have a small gap. Looks nice though
Sicht toll aus, aber das Holzgestell wird schnell unter Feuchtigkeit leiden. Der direkte Kontakt zum Boden hätte vermieden werden müssen. Ich hoffe hält trotzdem ganz lange. Viel Spaß 😉
The direction he chose to lay those small blocks along the edge will have them rotten and pulling and separating in no time along with the fact that it was as simple as raising it on 10-15 stepping stones cemented to the concrete.
I don't think a couple of stepping stones would cut it. The structure is not strong enough. It's only 2x3 framing. Can't use full joists because deck would be too high. He would need tons of spacers or long strips of it.
my concern was rot... you're in such a moist environment that putting wood directly onto a hard surface or even directly onto the ground is very bad circumstances, even had you used purple or green treated lumber. in some ways it almost defeats the purpose of Trex being that Trex is an alternative to Wood that does not rot, but attaching the tricks to something that is almost doomed to rot.
Hi Daniel - ae you worried at all that the exposed/untreated frame/base is exposed to the elements? Secondly, i am guessing that the concrete patio that you laid it on probably slopes away from the house. are you experiencing any wobbling on the deck?,
I don’t have wobbling at the time except the severe cold weather. I am not worried about the frame because the entire frame is made out of treated materials. If something happens I can easily replace the rotted pieces by removing some of the deck boards
@@DanielDemir There's a new material that exist to protect the joist from rotting. Resisto Joist Guard or Blueskin also make it,it's a special tape you put on top of the joists.
That is treated wood. I’m a carpenter & have been for 20 years or so now. It’s soaked in chemicals to prevent decay & rot. That’s why it’s got a real light green looking tint to the grain. I’ve probably handled more wood than most would ever care to.. lol.
You noticed too, but A for effort, we weren't born carpenters either, it's learned, have you got a board stretcher yet, I do measure 4 times, and once in awhile the tape lies too, LOL
Looks great BUT no ventilation besides between the decking, if you get cold winters, the slab is going to heave and ruin it, musty smell from all the leaves you left in there, should drill drain holes in the concrete also, you 45’d the corner picture frame boards, no gap so warranty is voided besides that it looks good and you can redo it in a few years
I would be a little worried as that looks like it's sitting just above the dpc. Ie damp proof course and also the beck floor doesn't look like it's pressure treated timber so in no time at all it will bounce and rot
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Sitting the full length of the board in the ground is not good. Even if it’s sitting on concrete.. water can pool and rot the wood, even if it’s pressure treated..
If anyone is planning to build a deck like this using Trex, please make sure to place your floor joists closer together, say 12 inches, instead of 16 inches as these boards have lots of give to them and you'll soon see a sag forming between the joists. I learned the hard way.
I wish I knew it before I built mine. Thank you though.
@@DanielDemir Good thing is you can always add more support below
I built a big deck on 16 inch centers with trex......definitely needs to be 12 inch centers. The sagging started immediately
Nice deck but it appears that drainage may be a problem. Treated lumber rots too especially if subject to water immersion. Actually the treatment does not penetrate the wood completely so ripping the boards would expose untreated wood too. Preserative should be applied to the ripped edges.
Being an old gal who has more time than money, I’ve become dependent on these videos. I’ve replaced my garbage disposal, tiled kitchen backsplash, tiled shower, installed crown molding throughout my house and repaired my lawnmower, just to name a few. Decking over my old concretely back porch is next, and this is how I intend to do it.
Thank you for sharing your experiences. Since my door threshold was about 6” I couldn’t add stepping stones under each joists to protect the bottom frame. Please ensure enough spacing for drainage and air circulation. Thank you again
my advice to anyone thinking of doing similar, make sure to raise it of the ground a bit, for water drainage.
I am a carpenter n finish carpenter,he did a very good job.Ive worked with that decking several times n I would have to say he did a perfect job.they sell little matching plugs for the screw holes.
Thank, finally someone appreciate the job I made
I love watching people build things wrong, because that’s exactly how I plan to build. If it can be done that’s all I need to know!
This is the best review ever :) There have been a lot of critics but I am still very happy with the result considering building my first deck. Thank you again
You have done a very good job overall, As a carpenter myself, if you don’t mind mind, I suggest you to use exterior pressure treated lumber as base lumber and cut holes in edge frame to allow water to be drained out. Good luck on this job, and hope you don’t get a called back after 5 years.
I actually was thinking it. Thank you for your comment.
Very nice, I am about to do the same project. One thing I’d do different is to shim the framing, so it is not sitting on the moist concrete and trapping water.
Great i leaned alots from your video iam working in same project next month thank
I don't recommend putting wood directly on concrete were water will be trapped. Even treated will deteriorate without any air flow around it in high moisture environments.
Thank you for your comment. I added some spacers under each joist to increase the air flow and water drainage.
@@DanielDemir May I ask what kind of spacers
By then most of us will be long gone.
I recommend placing 1" galvanized lag screws all along the bottom of the floor joists. Yes, it a lot but that 1/8" spacing the head of the lag screw provides will keep the wood off the concrete and extend the life of the deck.
Interesting solution. 👍🏼
I have this same composite boards for my deck and we put it together using those clips. For us, it was a big mistake because we have small oak leaves that get caught in the clips. I bought a special tool to clean the leaves between the boards but every tool I have tried does not clean the small leaves from each clip (and we have a lot of them). If I had to do it over again, I would screw in each board side by side instead of the clips (like we did on our front deck). But you made an excellent video. Thanks for sharing.
Yes you are right, it is difficult to deal with the leaves, getting into the deck.
Nice job sir, especially for your first deck. Repetition is the mother and father of all learning! I see some harsh comments but I don’t see them doing projects on UA-cam! Keep doing what your doing!
Wow, it is such a great comment and it is very encouraging:) Thank you so much
@@DanielDemir your very welcome, there’s a lot of arm chair quarterbacks out there! You are doing the work, pay no mind to the haters!!
For the first-timer, God bless, excellent job.
I've been trying to figure out things myself UA-cam is absolutely invaluable. I imagine going all out for this 30ft,er RV or something simple enclosed on the side. I would like to use as much recycled materials as I can. From large metal can concrete peirs too plastic bottle trash bricks pinned in with chicken wire finished with recycled foam and concrete mix. Probably just a tin roof or just a plastic tar tile floor instead of wood framed floor or trex then yeah.
The deck came out absolutely beautiful. Thank you for sharing the process with us. The ONLY thing I would’ve done different was used cortex screws for the edge boards. It would’ve saved you time in pre drilling and it has plugs that match the saddle decking to cover the holes.
Thank you for your comment:) I learned a lot throughout the entire process. We can’t learn without trying. Thank you again
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Yes sure
I don’t know if it’s only me but it’s very relaxing watching these kinds of contents.
Thank you 🙏
Sehr gut, Sie haben besser gemacht. Wenn ich Zeit habe, dann möchte ich das machen. Vielen lieben Dank für Ihre Mühe.
Keren boss halaman rumahnya saya suka menontonnya di channel ini tidak bosan
One of the other fix it guys suggested securing each end of the boards first then pushing the centers of the boards and clipping. Seemed easier. Nice result
Thank you for your comment:)
за труд ставлю отлично а знания и экономия удовлетворительно
I'm surprised that Mr. Dernir would place his framing directly on the concrete surface -- a sure-fire way to accelerate rot. The Trex looks nice for now, but this isn't likely to be a long-lived deck.
Let’s see your video of doing a deck, oh yeah you don’t have one!
He used pressure treated wood what’s the problem?
It’s pressure treated lumber…it’ll be fine
exactly, unfortunately 3 idiots that commented would have preferred their joists directly on a wet surface.
My thoughts exactly. Pressure treated lumber is not protection aganist moisture, rather insects. When buying pt lumber there are different amounts of chemicals available such as ground contact rates...unfortunately most lumber co.'s carry the material with the least amount of chemicals. Have no doubt this pt frameing will rot.
Onderkant hout zal nat worden door regenwater of vocht en dan gaat die verrotten misschien verven of hardhout of aluminium bodem kunstig kan ook dan is voor altijd goed
Just read some of the comments & The amount of unsolicited advice & criticism is amazing, especially coming from non-professionals. Anyway, it looks great & for the amount you spent, it can be done over if needed. I was just quoted $22,500 for a 20x15 ground deck & 5 stairs, so keep up the good work. 🤗
It costed me around $1500 and I learned a lot from it. Again it was my first decking experience and I am very happy with it so far. I understand and respect most of the comments and I will use them as moment of learning. Thank you
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Excellent craftsmanship. My knees hurt just watching.
Thank you 🙏
This looks great. I wish I was 20 again... Thank you for a great video.
It looks good but personally I would never lay a wooden frame straight onto an old concrete base that could collect water. If you can’t be bothered to break out the concrete to allow for airflow underneath than it has to be a composite frame. Mitred corners need a small expansion joint with composite too
Dear all, after making frame I waited about 2 weeks to watch the drainage, I didn’t see any problems even during heavy rain because the surface of the concrete slab is not even. It has also a very rough surface that allows water flow. Thank you
@@DanielDemir Shirley that wood will suck up any water and rot like hell
thanks for the good explanation and pint pointed all importance notes, learn a lot, appreciate it
We want to build your deck's same in my neighbor's backyard. I checked your descriptions. Those are perfect. You explained every tool and you shared their link. Thanks again.
Thank you:) please let me know if you need anything else.
Nice job building that deck....they do make the same screws with a special driver bit that countersinks and bores a hole that you hammer in a plug to finish and the screws can't be seen.
I didn’t know that until I finish mine. Thank you for the feedback.
Due to 'Trex' decking's lack of rigidity, you should have spaced your floor joist 'sleepers' on 12" centers, otherwise you did a nice job.
AMazing Job. After watching your video I am planning to install by myself.
I am glad to help
Make sure to leave the recommended spacing or you will be installing it twice all by yourself
@@andrewtemple3738 What is the recommended spacing please?
I used the exact same decking from Lowes. Since you opted not to use the expensive screw and plug system for face-nailing, you may be able to try the colored wax crayons that are available for covering nail holes and scratches on stained wood. You can find them in the wood filler section in the paint dept. They also make color putty in small jars that works well. You can blend the various colors together to get the exact shade desired. Not sure if it will hold up to the heat outside, but you have nothing to lose by trying it.
The holes doesn’t bother me, also since it’s composite material I am also not worried about being rotted. Thank you though 👍👍👍
ПРИВЕТ ПАРЕНЬ!!!
ОТЛИЧНАЯ РАБОТА...ВЫСШИЙ УРОВЕНЬ ПИЛОТАЖА!!!
Half a million screws and clips later - it looks great 👍
Thank you for your comment:)
Well done it was pure joy watching your video
Thank you very much for your nice words.
I think this is certianly one of the better videos about how to diy the deck. Can someone with more expeirence tell me why only 6.2k like over 1.5m views?
You are right, thank you for your support.
Hermoso trabajo muy profesional Gracias por compartir Saludos Dios los bendiga
Great work better than most of us could do..
Thank you:)
This is a beautiful deck, love the way it came out.
The deck looks really nice. But you have made some big errors im afraid that will greatly reduce the lifespan of the deck. Firstly you haven't left any gaps around the edges for expansion as it is a composite deck and will expand and contract quite abit which could warp the boards as they get tighter. Secondly The timbers are sat directly on the floor so will rot x10 faster and thirdly you havent put any damp proofing on top of the joist prior to putting the boards down. So although you have used tanalised timber they will start to rot after a few years Greatly reducing the lifespan 😭 sorry to be the barer of bad news
Thank you for your respectful comment. I just tried to do my best. The door threshold is too low so there was no way I could add posts. I might use some stepping stones as spacers. Thank you
I will cut a bevel on the deck boards going into the picture frame which gives the appearance of a tight fit where only the point is contacting..been building custom decks for over 5 years with no issues
Wow... My best friend, Nice video... Beautiful place Enjoy watching this video... Have a nice day.
It looks like a great job. But i fear for the longevity of the project.
I have made a similar deck. Over time moisture warped the wood. It cracked the decking. It lasted abt 4 years.
Eventually we ripped it all out. Dug up all the concrete, 30 cm deep. Filled it with stabilization and tiled it.
Id coat the 2x4 in some used oil. Will help with delaying the bottom framing from rotting sooner
The finished deck looks awesome. Thanks for the video.
BELLO E INTERESSANTE VIDEO .
BUONA LA REALIZZAZIONE.
COMPLIMENTI.
SALUTI
SALVIO
Μπράβο ρε παίχτη ! Very beautiful video ! Congartulations !
Sure, it won’t last particularly long due to the contact with concrete etc, and I would never do it this way…. HOWEVER, it’s nice for now, AND you could always disassemble, reframe and reassemble the decking if you need to. I feel like this is a great project for a renter with a 3-5 year lease, since it’s not permanently atttched.
Wow it is very professional work man
Thanks for all your help
Good jobs 👍 💯 levels floor and deck very good job s , big men 💪, thanks for your 👍
Thanks for your beautiful words, please don’t forget to subscribe:)
You have a big deck!!
Very nice job. I'll be following your plan when i get ready to do mine.
What a fantastic vid - I'll be tackling this now in a few weeks.
Thank you for your comment:)
Красиво! Но всё сгниет через 5лет. Дерево уложено без изоляции и вентзазора. Необходимо было приподнять всю конструкцию от земли. Либо использовать композитные материалы для лаг, но не дерево.
I give it 1 winter lifetime tops before starts squaking and sagging.. but looks good tho!!
Awesome… appreciated your sharing
Great job. I’m going to be doing something similar soon, so your video will be a great help. Thanks.
Glad to help :)
I see that the composite deck being fitted to a conventional wooden frame resting on the concrete slab. The deck won't rot indeed. What about the frame? Even more since there is no dewatering between the frame...
Mui lindo trabj saludos argentina gracias por este hermoso video bacannn
Das ist sehr schön. Ausgezeichnet 👍👍
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I'm confident I can do this now
Good luck Nd let me know if you need any feedback.
@@DanielDemir question did u sit the frame on top of concrete
@@jonpg28 yes but you can use some stepping stones as spacers.
Great job boys📗📗📗📗📗
Only 1 error to me i will use plastic spacers under treated timber to separate better timber frome concrete accept that great job nice quality
This is the only mistake I made:) I wasn’t aware of the plastic spacers until I saw it on another youtube video the other day. But I the concrete surface is not even so it lets the water to drain
Good job mate!
Very helpful video. Thank you.
professionell work .good Job
Lots of works and job well done 👍
Thank you for your comment:)
Very very nice 👍 cool good job 👍👍
Thank you 🙏
Clean work
Not bad for a home handyman. Even treated timber doesn't like living in puddles which it will in the wet season. How does the water get out? And the lack of airflow underneath won't help?? Being composite you'll get away with decking hard to the cladding normally best to have a small gap. Looks nice though
My thoughts early on when I saw him framing it in. 5 years down the road things are going to start getting squishy. Should have treated it as well.
Shouldn't there be a small expansion gap between the picture frame joints?
Hard work, Thanks 🙏🏻
Sicht toll aus, aber das Holzgestell wird schnell unter Feuchtigkeit leiden. Der direkte Kontakt zum Boden hätte vermieden werden müssen. Ich hoffe hält trotzdem ganz lange. Viel Spaß 😉
Good job👍🏻
Awesome video brother
Awesome job
Very good job 👍
Nice deck!
Thank you
Nice work
Thanks
Nice video. Welcome to Collierville, TN!
The direction he chose to lay those small blocks along the edge will have them rotten and pulling and separating in no time along with the fact that it was as simple as raising it on 10-15 stepping stones cemented to the concrete.
Thank you for your comment. I am still learning. It is my first decking experience. Adding stepping stones is a great idea to protect the frame:)
I don't think a couple of stepping stones would cut it. The structure is not strong enough. It's only 2x3 framing. Can't use full joists because deck would be too high. He would need tons of spacers or long strips of it.
my concern was rot... you're in such a moist environment that putting wood directly onto a hard surface or even directly onto the ground is very bad circumstances, even had you used purple or green treated lumber. in some ways it almost defeats the purpose of Trex being that Trex is an alternative to Wood that does not rot, but attaching the tricks to something that is almost doomed to rot.
Niiiice job mate
Good work! Nice!
Thanks for your understanding explanations.
Maşallah ellerine sağlık👏👏👏
Nice job!
Thank you 🙏
Hocam Türk olduğunu ingilizce konuşunca anladım 😂 Güzel video teşekkürler 👍
Eyvallah. Turk birinin aksani hemen belli oluyor :) Yakalanmisiz
Good frame
If my surface is not concrete but ground (dirt), can I place/use this wood for the foundation without worrying about rotting?
You can use it as soon soon use posts to leave some space under the deck for ventilation and water drainage
Hi Daniel - ae you worried at all that the exposed/untreated frame/base is exposed to the elements? Secondly, i am guessing that the concrete patio that you laid it on probably slopes away from the house. are you experiencing any wobbling on the deck?,
I don’t have wobbling at the time except the severe cold weather. I am not worried about the frame because the entire frame is made out of treated materials. If something happens I can easily replace the rotted pieces by removing some of the deck boards
@@DanielDemir There's a new material that exist to protect the joist from rotting. Resisto Joist Guard or Blueskin also make it,it's a special tape you put on top of the joists.
That is treated wood. I’m a carpenter & have been for 20 years or so now. It’s soaked in chemicals to prevent decay & rot. That’s why it’s got a real light green looking tint to the grain. I’ve probably handled more wood than most would ever care to.. lol.
@@LilWalthall thanks. That makes sense!
@@LilWalthall I have been trying to explain that to people every day:) Thanks for your comment
Exelent job
Thank you 🙏
The person building the deck and people commenting are not carpenters
Yes I am not
You are right
I thought so 😏
You noticed too, but A for effort, we weren't born carpenters either, it's learned, have you got a board stretcher yet, I do measure 4 times, and once in awhile the tape lies too, LOL
Nice work , gave me a better idea how to do mine.👍🏼👍🏼
Thank you
Looks great BUT no ventilation besides between the decking, if you get cold winters, the slab is going to heave and ruin it, musty smell from all the leaves you left in there, should drill drain holes in the concrete also, you 45’d the corner picture frame boards, no gap so warranty is voided besides that it looks good and you can redo it in a few years
Thank you.. I also cleaned up all leaves before finishing it :)
I would be a little worried as that looks like it's sitting just above the dpc. Ie damp proof course and also the beck floor doesn't look like it's pressure treated timber so in no time at all it will bounce and rot
You have some metal (look like cleats ) on the bottom of the joists, what are they for ? Composite decking , is that a fibre board (MDF) ?
I tried to use them as spacers to increase the water drainage.
Good homeowners work … 👍
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Plastic decking gets very hot on your feet in summer, our dogs would avoid walking on it
Great Job Brother
Thank you