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.
🙏🏻🙏🏻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🍻
@@TheNeighborDominator I thought the crown is determined by the long edge of the board. you hold up one end and look for the curve along the long edge. then that gets pushed down from the top. Never heard about the "grain" being the crown before. thanks - Oh I see now - that is for the deck floors doing flat. thanks
Your daughter is a prize! Thanks for the special deck presentation; I will now build a deck beginning in November when it's cool. Very nice, all good, live long and prosper. Eddie Evans
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🙏🏾
The daughter proceeds to help out by swinging in the swing while overseeing the project😂. Great video! Thanks for making and posting this! You did a great job...saved a ton of $$ and learned more through doing it yourself than beforehand. I do DIY projects in and around our home all the time (I have built a Murphy bed/a shed/replaced bad flooring with luxury vinyl plank flooring/ worked with electrical for the first time/created a theater room, and built a theater seat riser). I believe being a DIY'er in your home is one of the blessings and advantages of homeownership (unless you want to fork out more $$ than is usually necessary most of the time). I am currently researching "building a sound foundation for anchoring a 12 x 16-foot gazebo". I liked and subscribed.
@DDC365 she is my super! Lol. Thank you! I really appreciate it. I love doing stuff like this around the house myself. It's more rewarding. Plus i can tell everyone while we are standing in it..."you know i built this"🤣
🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻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🤣
Nice work deck looks good . This no dig floating deck will be perfect for placing over my septic clean out .. now I would be able to extend my patio over to full length of my home would be nice and still be sturdy and have an access point for utilities when needed . Thanks for sharing
@@MariannaBeasley thank you for the kind words. I took a handful of tips from a bunch of videos and made a deck. I have zero skills and was able to pull this off!
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!
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! 😁👍
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
It may not really matter. But, I'm considering adding screw in ground anchors that attach to the support structure before installing the wood on top. That way a crazy wind storm won't catch under my deck and cause damage.
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
Great job! Just wondering how you got it level and keep the blocks from settling? Typically you start by sinking the blocks into a hole with 5/8 crushed rock compacted. You could fasten the house side with lags, but those outer blocks will be off unless properly set? Nonetheless I love the deck!
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.
Looking to build this exact deck ! This is the exact size i need ! By chance do you have a material list? Im struggling to figure out the right stuff to get thanks!
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.
@@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!
The blocks the deck is sitting on should have been moved so they aren’t visible. Then a fascia board could have been placed. Otherwise very nice. Great work!
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 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!
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!
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
Well , 👍thumbs up for doing it DIY, but i would say, you mixed up boards orientation (as you called it frownie face) ... this should be opposite for crowning and water shed, but real effect shows up only if you get a lot direct sunlight summers and wet other seasons , for mild climates not so much of the deal ... Would be interested to know how it turned out for you ? ... there might be an advantage to do the way you do but not for cupping , more depends of exact cut of boards, youes seems to be better as smileface , ...again shouldint be a big deal, all the best ✌ ... here is a copy-paste that explains it better - "A board that is correctly installed right side up (or bark side down) will form a crown and allow water to run off the edges. If the board is installed wrong side up (or bark side up) it will curve up on the edges when dry and water can gather and sit in the cup. That is a recipe for wood rot and problems. If you look at a dry deck board from the end grain you can see the rings in the wood. They should be curving upwards, like they are forming a smile. You can easily remember which is the right side up by thinking smiley side up."
You can but you will need to use a waterproof sealer on both sides and the edges first unless you use marine grade plywood which is very expensive. Even with the carpet you plan on using, water will go through it and eventually warp and/or rot the plywood.
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'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.
@@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.
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🤝🏾
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.
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.
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?
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.
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
You’ll find out later more supporting was needed … those 3/4 pieces of wood will sink in due time…. OVERALL I LIKE THE DECK … keep on building. ITS VERY REWARDING … & cost effective 🙏🏾
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 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.
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.
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!🤷🏽♀️
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🗨 😉👌🏾
12 years is a long time in my opinion. Thanks for the tip though.
Your problem was ..you used Thompson water seal..its wak
@@edubb2491 yep! I figured that out now. Up north I lived in a 200 year old wood house that was still sound. Just good house paint.
Out of every video I’ve seen how to make a floating deck yours made sense and it was super easy to do. Thank you.
@jimmyjaythatsjustcrazytalk9055 thank you! I am not a professional just a guy trying to save money
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🍻
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 😊
@@TheNeighborDominator I thought the crown is determined by the long edge of the board. you hold up one end and look for the curve along the long edge. then that gets pushed down from the top. Never heard about the "grain" being the crown before. thanks - Oh I see now - that is for the deck floors doing flat. thanks
Your daughter is a prize! Thanks for the special deck presentation; I will now build a deck beginning in November when it's cool. Very nice, all good, live long and prosper. Eddie Evans
@@climatedeceptionnetwork4122 lol. Thank you. She is my supervisor!
Ill be watching this while i build my own thanks for the great content 👍🏿
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?
The daughter proceeds to help out by swinging in the swing while overseeing the project😂. Great video! Thanks for making and posting this! You did a great job...saved a ton of $$ and learned more through doing it yourself than beforehand. I do DIY projects in and around our home all the time (I have built a Murphy bed/a shed/replaced bad flooring with luxury vinyl plank flooring/ worked with electrical for the first time/created a theater room, and built a theater seat riser). I believe being a DIY'er in your home is one of the blessings and advantages of homeownership (unless you want to fork out more $$ than is usually necessary most of the time). I am currently researching "building a sound foundation for anchoring a 12 x 16-foot gazebo". I liked and subscribed.
@DDC365 she is my super! Lol. Thank you! I really appreciate it. I love doing stuff like this around the house myself. It's more rewarding. Plus i can tell everyone while we are standing in it..."you know i built this"🤣
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
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🤣
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 💯💯💯💯
Nice work deck looks good . This no dig floating deck will be perfect for placing over my septic clean out .. now I would be able to extend my patio over to full length of my home would be nice and still be sturdy and have an access point for utilities when needed . Thanks for sharing
@@MariannaBeasley thank you for the kind words. I took a handful of tips from a bunch of videos and made a deck. I have zero skills and was able to pull this off!
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
great father and son project
For sure. We had fun building it. At least I did 🤣
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!
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
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
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!
Thank you so much for sharing, especially the errors. What a helpful video…
Honesty is everything!
beautiful 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!
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!
Great video. I would have added joist hangers for added support to the deck.
@@csmelen i learned about those after! I'm going to be building another one around my new shed and will be using those! I'm as amateur as they come⚒️
What size wood is that I wanna attempt to make my own deck with my son.
It may not really matter. But, I'm considering adding screw in ground anchors that attach to the support structure before installing the wood on top. That way a crazy wind storm won't catch under my deck and cause damage.
I did not know that about the decking holding water if the groove is facing downwards. that's acc crazy yet makes so much sense
@marufmiah3264 right! I asked google and thats what it told me. I was the same. It was crazy
I thought he said the board would hold water if the frownie face was Up, and that the frownie face had to be Down.
@@TheNeighborDominator the little details are crazy
@@cheriheuberger881 I’m not too sure mate I might have heard it wrong
I just read another post that said he had it backwards- the smiley face has to be Up! 😅
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
Great job! Just wondering how you got it level and keep the blocks from settling? Typically you start by sinking the blocks into a hole with 5/8 crushed rock compacted. You could fasten the house side with lags, but those outer blocks will be off unless properly set? Nonetheless I love the deck!
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.
Good info! Thanks for sharing
No problem. If this grass guy can donit, anyone can!
Looking to build this exact deck ! This is the exact size i need ! By chance do you have a material list? Im struggling to figure out the right stuff to get thanks!
@TylerWalsh-m4s i sold that house but I will come up with a list
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
the strobe effect on the little girl swinging is hilarious.
Ya the time lapse! She wouldnt stop swinging
Wich screw to buy an the size of the wood they ask me to much please
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!
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
what size wood are you using?
The blocks the deck is sitting on should have been moved so they aren’t visible. Then a fascia board could have been placed. Otherwise very nice. Great work!
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.
Clint the tool man Dominator! 😂😂😂👊🏾
I think i might be done with grass content.
enjoyed video. Where can someone find the video of you constructing the step? thank you.
I am working on that video
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
Is only 6 decking blocks enough as im making one similar
@pauldawe4418 i added some wood supports. I'm a cheapo amd made it work but if you have the cash more support is always better imo.
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
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!
@@TheNeighborDominator Facts
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!
Are you using 2x6s or 2x8s?
Awesome video. What screws did you use?
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
Can you share how you built the step?
I'm working on that video
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
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!
any concerns about creepy crawlies getting underneath ?
Yes. I am going to be installing a Lattice fence around it this year.
Well , 👍thumbs up for doing it DIY, but i would say, you mixed up boards orientation (as you called it frownie face) ... this should be opposite for crowning and water shed, but real effect shows up only if you get a lot direct sunlight summers and wet other seasons , for mild climates not so much of the deal ... Would be interested to know how it turned out for you ? ... there might be an advantage to do the way you do but not for cupping , more depends of exact cut of boards, youes seems to be better as smileface , ...again shouldint be a big deal, all the best ✌ ... here is a copy-paste that explains it better - "A board that is correctly installed right side up (or bark side down) will form a crown and allow water to run off the edges. If the board is installed wrong side up (or bark side up) it will curve up on the edges when dry and water can gather and sit in the cup. That is a recipe for wood rot and problems.
If you look at a dry deck board from the end grain you can see the rings in the wood. They should be curving upwards, like they are forming a smile. You can easily remember which is the right side up by thinking smiley side up."
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
You can but you will need to use a waterproof sealer on both sides and the edges first unless you use marine grade plywood which is very expensive. Even with the carpet you plan on using, water will go through it and eventually warp and/or rot the plywood.
may i know what is Substructure board. I'm want to redo my deck which is 14 x16
Did you pre-cut the wood?
No sir. I bought and assembled right off the rack💪🏾
Nice
Thank you Carlos. I appreciate your kind words🙏🤝💪🏾
Did you use 2x8 or 2x10 boards?
Do you have a materials list available?
I am making a video this week on it
What the measurements of the lumber you use
Is PT wood or what type did you used to make the deck?
Yes i used pt wood
Curious, what about the grass underneath the deck?
thats why he placed the weed barrier to stop grass from growing.
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🤣
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💪🏾
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
You can set the blocks at ground level but that would require some digging
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.
Just quoted $7,500 😩
@@MajorChisholm21k for a floating deck with no premit??
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?
Love your video.❤One question - do some cities require building permits for this?
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🤝🏾
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
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?
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.
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!
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!
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!
Did you put gravel under your deck blocks?
Yes sir. Just to help keep them in place
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.
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
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
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
What size boards is this? 2X4, 2x6?
2x8x8 and 2x8x14
Never mind, I just realized you were talking about the boards that go across on the deck! 🤦🏻♀️
Doesn't building this in front of an egress door require permit?
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
Nice, How does this feel to walk on?
It is solid. Plus the feeling of accomplishment 😁
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 type of nails?
3 inch deck screws. I wouldnt go any shorter
What about leveling? I’m horrible at it.
I checked it. I had to add material under one block. I was lucky
You’ll find out later more supporting was needed … those 3/4 pieces of wood will sink in due time…. OVERALL I LIKE THE DECK … keep on building. ITS VERY REWARDING … & cost effective 🙏🏾
Thank you for your support. Im have a tough shed built and im going to make a deck around it!
Thanks ! John 3;16
Wouldn’t the grass grow over time?
Under the deck there is a weed barrier. All the grass is gone under the deck
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!!
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?
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?
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Thank ya thank ya
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
Dimensions of the wood list.
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!🤷🏽♀️
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.