DIY Floating Deck: No Digging, No Permit 💰 Build it Yourself in a Few Hours!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 29 เม.ย. 2023
- In this video, my son and I showcase how we built a 14x8 foot floating deck in just 4.5 hours, spread across two days due to weather conditions. The best part? No digging or city permits required! When I received a quote of $4800 for this project, I was adamant that there had to be a cheaper, more hands-on solution. And guess what? We did it!
Though my main hobby is tending to my beloved grass, sometimes you need to switch gears. I needed a deck that my family could comfortably use and this project was the answer to that need.
➡️ This is not my first rodeo - we built a 14x14 deck previously, the result of which was amazing. I urge you to check that video out as well.
In this video, I walk you through each step of the process, pointing out what I did right, as well as what I did wrong. My hope is that you can learn from my mistakes and that your deck-building experience is a breeze.
I don't cover the step-building process in this video, but if that's something you're interested in, please let me know in the comments. I'd be more than happy to make a tutorial on that as well!
I pride myself on being responsive and open, so please don't hesitate to drop any queries in the comments section. I promise to answer each and every one.
Remember, I'm not a professional woodworker. If I can make this deck, so can you! The power to build is in your hands.
📌 Took 4.5 hours
📌 Cost around $600-$700
📌 Takes Two People
📌 I was nervous to make it but just did it.
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OMG the frownie face! I did not know this, thank you!
No problem! Im glad i could help!
I’m confused with the frowning face. You said they should go down, but because they’re all sideways, should the go in the same direction? 🫣 TIA 😊
Awesome helpful. I built one 12 years ago and now I'm having to demolish it and rebuild it. I thought treated lumber and Thompson's water seal would be enough to protect it, however carpenter bees will still attack and tunnel into treated wood. This time I will paint EACH deck board BEFORE I put it down, as I understand that PAINT (not just water sealant) will keep the little critters from boring holes in the wood. Again thank you for a great video.
That is such a good tip. I appreciate that my man. Paint instead of 🦭
@TheNeighborDominator and thank You for the video as well. New to channel and DIY. This was very helpful to me.
Appreciate Ya🗨 😉👌🏾
Ill be watching this while i build my own thanks for the great content 👍🏿
beautiful deck!
Thank you for making this video! Looks great! I want to try this on my own home. I appreciate all of the details!
Thank you! I am not a contractor or tool guy by any means. But if I can build it, you fur sure can build it
Great job! Hope you and family have many years of joy.
Thank you! I feel each year I'm getting better at making these. No training here, just using common sense and hoping it lasts😂 Thank you for the kind words🙏🏾
😮 wow 👌🏾 thanks for that tip as well.
But since I'm learning. If you paint 1st, should one still seal it after?
Great video, thanks for sharing and for taking the time to make it relaxing and enjoying to watch ... many lessons learned, awesome stuff THANK YOU
🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻thank you for the kind words. I was just being myself and trying to show everyone that you can do it yourself. It may seem intimidating but if you go for it like i did, you can too. I have zero experience with building decks. I'm a screw driver to fix the cabinet hindges kinda guy🤣
Great video. We built our floating deck following your advice. Thank u !
🙏🏻🙏🏻awesome! That hit it right in the feels! I am not a wood worker or deck builder and I did it. Which means you can do it and you did! Cheers to you🍻
great father and son project
For sure. We had fun building it. At least I did 🤣
Very cool Clint! I never knew a floating deck was a thing, but such a good option for someone looking to DIY it and save some money! Great video bro
Gotta save dat money!
@@TheNeighborDominator 💯💯💯💯
Thank you so much for sharing, especially the errors. What a helpful video…
Honesty is everything!
Good info! Thanks for sharing
No problem. If this grass guy can donit, anyone can!
Excellent. I will be copying this from 🇬🇧
🙏🏻🙏🏻this is amazing! Thank you for watching. I have zero building skill and I made this. If I can do it, anyone
Can do it!
You and your neighbours have a beautiful houses! Great tips here thank you for sharing, especially the frowny face, needed to know that because my decking has to be renewed because of water damage from horrible UK weather and now I know why. Thanks again! 😁👍
Thank you🙏🏽🙏🏽 I'm glad my video helped you out. I love making videos like this. When I can help one person its all worth it!
Nothing is perfect. That is a great deck!!!
Thank you🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 im trying to learn as I go. Just a diy dad trying to save a buck
7:09/7:10 I can tell that third board that was bugging me was noticed lol! great video very helpful!
Lol im glad it helped. It was a fun project for my son and I
Awesome deck. No worries about the back piece as you could always add a board there later. The right hand side you could toe nail a board up against it and make the top flush with the top board so it looks like its framed in...OCD on my part lol
That is a great idea. I had no idea about doing that. I might have to do that now!
So glad i found your video! We ripped off our old deck (super old and damaged/rotten) and have wanted to do a detached deck or platform. Cost of lumber is $$$ but looks like a fun project!
Thanks for stopping by! The deck was a fun project for my son and I. We were quoted $5000 and i got it done for around 750 and 4 hours of work! I am not a wood worker at all and I was able to accomplish it!
@@TheNeighborDominatorwhat state do you live in that they quoted you 5000 . We do projects like that for 2200 dollars
Nice job bro it looks really good👍🏽
HARRY! Thank you for your kindness. Just a DIY dad trying to save dat 💸💸💸
You know what size of lumber you used for this project?
@@gersom8428 2x8x14 and 2x8x8
Nice work
Thank you sir. I know its not lawn related but it is something I did that could possibly help someone else out by learning from my mistakes. Also save a couple $4,000!
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Clint the tool man Dominator! 😂😂😂👊🏾
I think i might be done with grass content.
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Thank ya thank ya
Nice
Thank you Carlos. I appreciate your kind words🙏🤝💪🏾
Fantastic job! You both made it look so easy. Now, I think I’ll try. Thanks so much.
By the way, I would like to see the video on how you made the step. Did you do it? Thanks again.
Thank you so much🙏🏼yes I made the step. I have the footage. I'll get to work on it.
What size wood is that I wanna attempt to make my own deck with my son.
the strobe effect on the little girl swinging is hilarious.
Ya the time lapse! She wouldnt stop swinging
Do you have a product/supply list or a plan with measurements? My deck will be close in size but I want to ensure I am picking up the correct materials. TIA. Great video
Im working on getting the video done. I have a parts list
Nice job guys 🙂
Thank you! It was a fun project to show my son how to save money and work with his hands instead of video games!
Love your video.❤One question - do some cities require building permits for this?
Thanks ! John 3;16
Awesome video. What screws did you use?
I'm just into a few seconds of your video where you say you were quoted $4,800 for that size deck. We were just quoted $21K for a 16 x 16 deck. And this is just 4 months after your video. Ok, and Go.
Were they wearing ski masks carrying guns! That is outrageous. What did you say to them
@@TheNeighborDominator HAHAHA. Really nice guy. Just an outrageous quote. Reached out to 5 contractors and they were the only ones who got back to me. I’ll do it myself in the spring. Learn everything I need to. Buy supplies here and there then build it over a weekend with friends.
@@TheNeighborDominator But to answer your question. We didn't say anything. We tried keeping our poker face. And that wasn't an itemized list so I have no idea what labor was going to cost.
Are you not concerned with the step height from the grass? 7.25inches for your 2x8, 1.5inches for the top face boards, and probably 3-4 inches for the floating gap from the grass. That’s 11-12 inches step up (and kids will run to that deck from the playground) whereas most steps are 6.5-7inches and IBC code maxes out at 7.5 inches.
Pretty significant trip hazard and not a fun shin bruise either.
It is a platform for us to sit on. There are steps to get down that were put in afterwards. The main reason foe the video was to show people that if you think you can't build a deck on your own you can and save a ton of money. It may not be up to a professional builder standards but it ha served my family well for under 700 dollars.
@@TheNeighborDominator ahh, well as a seat that’s actually a nice dual function. Thanks for the tutorial!
What the measurements of the lumber you use
Never mind, I just realized you were talking about the boards that go across on the deck! 🤦🏻♀️
Could you place the concrete footings on the first joist inside the deck so that they aren't visible?
Yes. I learned this after. I've debated about jacking it up and doing that
I am not a wood worker or deck maker. I keep learning as i go!
Wich screw to buy an the size of the wood they ask me to much please
Did you use 2x8 or 2x10 boards?
enjoyed video. Where can someone find the video of you constructing the step? thank you.
I am working on that video
I think I would tamp down some gravel and throw a paving block down where you screwed the legs in for support
I bought the damn gravel too and forgot to do it. I am as amateur as it gets my friend!
may i know what is Substructure board. I'm want to redo my deck which is 14 x16
Should build a raised garden bed next to it to run the gutter in so it’s self watering
That is genius! Im blown away right now
It looks good, but i am sorry to say it will develop problems quickly. The support of the deck is incorrect on many fronts. The biggest being cinder block on grass as they will sink with time. Second all the load is on the rim corner and as your wood rot (and it will) it will give up rather easily.
Heyyy how would you cover the blocks? Beautiful deck btw
It would be hard to explain but, i would have toblift the deck with a jack and place it on one cross beam in. I should have done it right from the rip
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Are you using 2x6s or 2x8s?
Can the threshold be extended to provide a deeper exitway from the patio doors?
Possibly. If I am understanding you correctly I would have had to raise the step up 2 more inches to match the cement ledge. That would have been too high to feel like a normal step and Ibwould have had to make another step amd sacrifice deck space. I wantes to do that but the deck is so little. It was a tough decision.
Thank you so much for this video! It was the easiest video for my dumbass to watch and digest. I really appreciate it, thank you!
I AM A DUMBASS TOO! I watched a bunch of videos, built one prior, and tried to simplify it so even I could understand! Thank you from the bottom of my heart🤝🏾
Thank you for the video. Would you mind to tell me how many boards do you have to get to build this deck? I am looking into diy a deck. Saw your video. It actually doesn’t look as hard.
It is a heavy one with the bigger treated wood. I have another video where I did a bigger deck with smaller wood. It was actually easier. I can get you the wood count tonorrow
But regardless, it is very easy to make. I have no wood working abilities what so ever
Using screws on the joists may present an issue as screws are not designed for shear strength on vertical loads. On such a low deck it may not present a significant problem as long as the loads on the deck are kept at a minimum. Using pressure treated lumber would extend the life of the deck significantly.
That is very interesting! I did use pressure treated on this deck this time. The screws said deck screws 🤷🏽♀️. What will happen using acrews
@@TheNeighborDominatorscrews have very little shear strength so they can break easier than nails. It appears you were trying to keep costs minimized, but adding joist hangers would have increased the strength of the joist to rim board connection significantly.
if you added joist hangers you would be even better. Also, I couldn't tell, did you leave any gaps in between the boards? 1/8" would be ideal for wood. If you used composite decking I don't think you need any gaps (for expansion and contraction)
@billsmith9249 yes i ha e gaps in between the boards. Iblearned later about the hangers. When I build my next one I will be using those. I learn something new everytime i attempt a diy project like this. Thank you for the tips!
I just built a 8x10 floating deck with those blocks. So does anyone have any ideas on how to cover the blocks without making it look bad?
Put them on the inside
Cover them? As already mentioned, place them on the inside. Unless you have an odd reason to place them on the outside?
How do you hide them unsightly deck blocks from sticking out!
I learned to move them to the next beam in. But i was worried about the weight on the outer edge
Curious, what about the grass underneath the deck?
thats why he placed the weed barrier to stop grass from growing.
Good job! But why didn't you use composite or pvc planks? You live next to the water.
I didnt know anything about that. What is it?
Now, after you squared the frame on the blocks, why in the world would you take the frame off and start nailing joists every 16"??? Did you LEVEL that frame too? The weight alone! And the square! I'm just shaking my head
I couldn't screw them in because the wall was in the way. I'm not a builder my man
I'm actually a pizza guy by trade, grass guy by hobby. Deck builder to save 5k🤣
Would like to do this in my yard but it’s not perfectly level. What would be the be the easiest way to level the deck blocks
Depending on the blocks you can dig down at the high blocks or even put some nice thick pavers down under the lows to reduce digging required.
Even though the deck blocks are level one might be higher than the other. You have to level it with the boards in there
Cool man, hoping thats fake grass because if is not your gonna have problem lol, also the blocks as mention bellow, keep them a tleast a food hidden from the edges
Can you share how you built the step?
I'm working on that video
Is PT wood or what type did you used to make the deck?
Yes i used pt wood
Did you pre-cut the wood?
No sir. I bought and assembled right off the rack💪🏾
Nice, How does this feel to walk on?
It is solid. Plus the feeling of accomplishment 😁
Do you need a permit foe this since its attached to the house?
It is not attached to the house. It is sitting on deck blocks
Over that pretty grass 😢😢 great build nonetheless
I know right🥺 it killed me to do it but we needed somewhere to lounge on besides the grass. Plus the 3 foot drop out of the house was dangerous for the kids!
Did you leave a gap between boards for expansion and water drainage?
No because the boards were so fresh i knew they were going to shrink. Which they did and there are gaps now!
What size boards is this? 2X4, 2x6?
2x8x8 and 2x8x14
Doesn't building this in front of an egress door require permit?
What size wood are you using? There's no mention of it on the video\
I'm in the process of making the video of parts and what i would have done different
Did you put gravel under your deck blocks?
Yes sir. Just to help keep them in place
could you use plywood as the top if it was going to covered with an indoor outdoor carpet, asking for a friend LOL
Yes. Still screw off at 16 on center and run the plywood long ways just like he did the deck boards. Good luck
Do you have a materials list available?
I am making a video this week on it
Are you going to seal the wood with anything?
I was told to let the green wood dry out a little but I have no clue. I wanted to put Thompson water seal on it but was told to not seal the green in there and let it dry a little. Maybe fall time. What do I do?
Let the wood dry for at least 6-8 weeks then seal it in. If it seal it fresh your sealing in moisture which will prematurely rot your wood. Cheers
@Bruno Ribeiro thank you thank you. It has shrunk significantly since i built it! I appreciate the info🙏👊🏾
I built mine with treated wood as well and let it sit for a good 3 months. Almost to the point it started to fade. Then I washed with a mild mix of bleach and water so the wood looked a lil pale. Then used ready seal. It's a cheap seal but it's "idiot" proof. I recoated the next year. Then 2 years later. It's been holding out great. 20x24.
Will grass grow through your deck since u didn’t remove it?
No, i put down weed barrier and it is now all dead. It is just dirt under there now💪🏾
I disagree with the illustration provided (I was also taught years ago crown is down). However, experience shows the opposite is true with green wood.The bark side of the plank should be down, not up. Initially it will seem correct, until the wood dries and cupping happens as the wood dries and the rings constrict, pulling in towards the center.
I am just a grass guy trying to save a buck and will take in all the knowledge I can from a pro! Im going to build another one next year so do the opposite?
@@TheNeighborDominatorYep! As wood dries, growth rings will try to straighten/flatten out. So as your "frown" boards dry, the ends will pull up as the growth rings straighten and you'll end up with cupping. Always go for smiley faces :) I just finished a very similar build (16'x30') except on compacted gravel and with a polycarbonate roof overhead - loving it so far! It's the way to go for ground level deck building for sure.
@@matthewmeredith3138this is correct. Noticed the mistake while watching, not the end of the world, but defintely want your boards smiling
Great work! Question, is there something to put underneath, where the gap is between the ground the deck to keep animals out? Thx.
Thank you Stefan! If i can make this thing, anyone can. I am going to be putting up a Gladys fence around it.
@@TheNeighborDominator Awesome! You wouldn’t happen to have a materials list would you? I’m going to give it a try
any concerns about creepy crawlies getting underneath ?
Yes. I am going to be installing a Lattice fence around it this year.
Doesn’t look like its floating. Its looks more like it’s sitting on blocks.
The blocks should be under the deck on the joist to achieve the floating look. In behind the rim joist.
Also, A squared+B squared = C squared to square it easier. 3-4-5.
Lucky it’s short enough to go corner to corner.
It sounds like you are certified at deck making! I just watched a couple videos and wanted to show people a person with no experience can save money and build a deck with their son🙂
@@TheNeighborDominator You will not say you saved money when you have to redo it in 3 years.
@@b3arwithm3 my last deck i made with untreated wood is 3 years old and still strong as hell🤷🏿♀️
@@TheNeighborDominator this one will be out of level especially if it rains a lot in your area. I don't think you are helping home owners save money by showing the wrong process. By the way, we build decks to last 25 years. 3 to 10 years is given.
@@b3arwithm3 what do you charge for a deck like this?
Did you level it?
Yes it was level when i did it. But i did not put anything down under the blocks which i regret. It os a little lower on one side
How you can help me with mine please
I am going to make a recap video of everything that i used later this week. I have the receipts to go over
why no permit pulled on this deck?i live in california and want to build a deck.so for what i understand is NO DIGGING NO PERMIT right?
That is what I was told. This is just sitting on the ground....like a picnic table
I'm in Illinois. I was told we couldn't use the blocks and have to dig footings. Hugely disappointed. Especially since that all requires a permit. 😢
What about leveling? I’m horrible at it.
I checked it. I had to add material under one block. I was lucky
How did you level the deck? Any tips pls.
When putting the blocks down people with remove a little bit of the ground underneath, place the boards in the deck blocks to see if its level. If it is not they add a little material under the block to raise the quadrant you need to make it level if that makes sense. I am not a true deck maker, I am a grass guy!🤷🏽♀️
What type of nails?
3 inch deck screws. I wouldnt go any shorter
Wouldn’t the grass grow over time?
Under the deck there is a weed barrier. All the grass is gone under the deck
Can't you just put the deck support blocks under the deck so there aren't exposed on the outside?
I guess. But they are where the joists or frame meet. I wanted the best support there. But i was told you could definitely do that
Where would you put them so they are under the deck? Would it still support the corners?
I'm late to this video. But you left no wood expansion between deck boards. It will buckle and crack
Is this the 2nd deck you built? Are you going to stain it?
This is the second one. I was told to wait till fall to stain it. Let the aid wood dry out a little. Have tou heard of this?
@@TheNeighborDominator heard of it but I don’t believe in it.
Did you screw the nails into the house??
No I did not. I built the frame.on the ground and set it on the deck.blocks
Thank you!!
Step ain't wide enough to step on. Just bump it out in front of the door.
Step has been doing great. I wish it wasn't so tall but i had to make it flush with the door
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How did i do?
See I have snakes so my deck would definitely need to be ground contact
That is for sure. I am not a fan of snakes.
animal snake bug will hide under it
I still have to put the wood fence around the bottom! I should have included that in the video😢
Not sure I like those deck bricks sticking out like that my ocd will make worry about a kid falling and hitting head on it but ther nice video
I notice you are ignoring the comments regarding plans, wood size, or material list. I assume this is because you have answered it numerous times? I can't find it in description nor in comments. If you just aren't answering that type of question, sorry. "I pride myself on being responsive and open, so please don't hesitate to drop any queries in the comments section. I promise to answer each and every one."
I'm trying to do a video on it as we speak. I'm also in the process of recovering from full hip replacement, moving and changing jobs. Its been a rough few months but I'm doing my best to get the list
What the heck do you mean permit.?
When breaking ground you eed a permit in my town. This sits in top the ground
You mean you have to pay someone to build something on your own property?!
@@jcfsaiyan yes. You must pay for a permit at the city building to be able to build on the property you own.🤣
@@TheNeighborDominator that's so dumb. Out here in small towns we can build what we want how we want when want and nobody gives a crap. We own our property and pay taxes on it. No one tells us we have to or can't and definitely don't charge more money to do so after we already pay taxes on property we own ( which in itself is also bullshit!)
Only in America do you pay for permits, tax and are regulated of what you can or can't do on your "own" property. Land of the free ... 👌 (fyi I'm a property owner who's recently been hit with building code notices)
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It's not floating I can see the blocks holding it up
It is a floating deck, it doesn't matter if you can see supports
Lost me quick
That was a waste of space those customers shouldn't have done that customer should have done probably AstroTurf in that same area
Pathetic! Not enough support and your wood supports will suck up the moisture and rot out!
🤣🤣🤣the last one is 4 years old, untreated, sitting there perfect. I actually think it's getting stronger learning to fight the elements of mother/father nature🤟
Ours lasted 12 years, and it was all ground contact/no posts, pavers or deck supports at all. It was basically done this way: th-cam.com/video/l8lDyguSvJw/w-d-xo.htmlsi=yhfwcXMSZLcOpopc . 10x12, and I’m going to finally rebuild it this weekend. Going to do the same way because I’m perfectly happy with getting a decade or so out of a $700 deck.
And we even live in an incredibly humid area, very damp backyard (turns into basically swamp only about 40-50 feet away from the deck area) and still got that long out of the deck. Just used basic treated ground contact 2x8s and stained and were good to go.
@@n.s.3812 thank you for this post. Most of the hate are from contractors. Videos like these huet there business. And I don't wish that upon any small business owner because I am one. But I also like to save money and do things on my own. I'm glad to hear it is still standing and solid. Just confirms that this works!