Decking boards are usually reversible and can be fitted either way. A lot of people actually fit them in a combination of both to create a pattern. Fitting them with the grooves face up allows any rainwater to drain away along the grooves and drip off of the end of the deck. A smooth surface will make the deck even more slippery! All decking will become slippery if not cleaned and treated regularly.
AWESOME!!!! There are several videos on decks and this is my favorite!! Thank you so much for making a simple easy to follow video. This is going to save me a lot of time and money THANK YOU!!!!!!!
Good tutorial Ive been doing landscaping for nearly 4 years now, I work for my stepdad he's been been in the trade for 37 years and with laying and screwing the decking down my stepdad lays all the decking then mark where to screw as we go along then put screws in where it's marked then ties a string from the start and then pull the string across the marked screws then and you have to do is screw her up following the line instead of screw it down one by one but obviously everyone has their way of doing things give it try see what you think
Very nice video! I will use it as inspiration for my next Project. I have 1 question : you do not make a connection between frame and the bricks? The frame just sits on the bricks?
Great video that will boost my confidence as I attempt a similar project. The penny has dropped, thanks to your simple and effective way of explaining things.
have always been told joists should be spaced a max 400mm centre to centre decking groove should be face down for air circulation to stop rot also you should use a melthoid strip along the joists between the decking and joist
Got to love these weekend warriors giving their two penneth, the deck is not going to collapse, it's a VERY simple guide for the average joe to build a small raised decking area. Why do you want for free? Jam on it?
Thanks so much for this. Want a 3m square decking area on my allotment to hold a table with chairs and didn't have a clue how to do it but had decided to put slabs underneath. This makes the job a lot easier for me to plan. Great work. Have subscribed and given this the thumbs up. Thanks again.
I already have flags down on the surface of where I want to put my decking. Should I take these flags up and out down that sheet sheet to kill the weeds. Or would it not make much difference?
These boards are common in the UK and they are designed to be used Groove UP Not down as many people are suggesting. if they was to be used as a drip for water on the underside they would only have one groove at each side of the wood. The grooves in this decking is to act as grip.
Decking snobs alert. Get a life guys, not everyone is so bothered that they want to be world class at something. Just a bit of decking to sit on will do most people.
The groove side does not create a drip for water run off if so why is there grove in the center of the boards. It depends on the look you are after grooved or smooth. i would have joist spacing between 400-450 centers depending on thickness of decking board. As for support and leveling the frame, i would have raised this with bricks/pad stones leveled every 1 m and lay frame on them with a piece of DPC to protect the timber. i have done many decking projects this way still OK no complaints.
Very easy to understand great job,but wont it move because you havent cemented post in the ground, still like your idea, but sitting it on paving wouldnt work movement or sinking. thanks again
I've never build a deck, but I'd be more comfortable with stumps, bearers, grooves down and hardwood decking... All these would be givens before I picked up the tools. You NEED the grooves down in order for airflow to allow the joists to dry out after rain to prevent rotting, if you've ever seen old rotten joists, even hardwood, you would understand this.
You'll find that the grooves are actually more slippy than the flat and pinch your skin if you are barefoot. The grooves are to stop water pooling underneath the board and provide air flow between the boards and the joists.
Hi, any chance you could show us the 'professional' way? Personally I think this video is good for the novice. Of course there are better methods but the average Joe wants something very simple.
good tutorial, but its up side down. grooves should face down, to increase longevity of deck. its also harder to keep clean and maintain with grooves facing up. some good tips though.
here is a tip....dont worry about the ends of your legs rotting....instead of holding up the job using a sealer/varnish on the ends, cut a piece of duck tape covering the area that will come into contact with any wet areas...quick, easy and waterproof!
I am trying to understand how someone with no idea about building can demonstrate how to build a deck. Where are the stumps & bearers? Using 90x45 treated pine joist's should be no more then 450mm centre to centre. Reeded side of decking board should be face down as it allows air flow between joist and decking to prevent it from rotting. Obviously you need to go to trade school to learn trade secrets
Decking boards are usually reversible and can be fitted either way. A lot of people actually fit them in a combination of both to create a pattern. Fitting them with the grooves face up allows any rainwater to drain away along the grooves and drip off of the end of the deck. A smooth surface will make the deck even more slippery! All decking will become slippery if not cleaned and treated regularly.
AWESOME!!!! There are several videos on decks and this is my favorite!! Thank you so much for making a simple easy to follow video. This is going to save me a lot of time and money THANK YOU!!!!!!!
so what stops the legs drifting off the brick feet?
Good tutorial Ive been doing landscaping for nearly 4 years now, I work for my stepdad he's been been in the trade for 37 years and with laying and screwing the decking down my stepdad lays all the decking then mark where to screw as we go along then put screws in where it's marked then ties a string from the start and then pull the string across the marked screws then and you have to do is screw her up following the line instead of screw it down one by one but obviously everyone has their way of doing things give it try see what you think
Very nice video! I will use it as inspiration for my next Project. I have 1 question : you do not make a connection between frame and the bricks? The frame just sits on the bricks?
Great video that will boost my confidence as I attempt a similar project. The penny has dropped, thanks to your simple and effective way of explaining things.
Nice vid. Not sure how necessary the countersinking was though. Seems like it makes more mess than just driving the screws deep with the driver...
have always been told joists should be spaced a max 400mm centre to centre decking groove should be face down for air circulation to stop rot also you should use a melthoid strip along the joists between the decking and joist
Got to love these weekend warriors giving their two penneth, the deck is not going to collapse, it's a VERY simple guide for the average joe to build a small raised decking area. Why do you want for free? Jam on it?
no need to counter sink when using softwoods the impact driver does the job.
Always measure corner to corner for square!
Excellent video, very easy to understand the principle of making a deck, very helpful. Thank you so much
I wanted to know how you secure the frame to the floor? shouldn't you do that?
what about the slope for the water to run off
love watching this, im so gong to do this in my garden this summer, cant wait to get started.
Thanks so much for this. Want a 3m square decking area on my allotment to hold a table with chairs and didn't have a clue how to do it but had decided to put slabs underneath. This makes the job a lot easier for me to plan. Great work. Have subscribed and given this the thumbs up. Thanks again.
as an american i notice certain building practices over in the uk are different, but good info can still be gleamed from this guy's vids
if its tanalized can i jus place the decking on to a concrete floor. I'm laying mine overv flags not grass so not damp apart from the weathet
I already have flags down on the surface of where I want to put my decking. Should I take these flags up and out down that sheet sheet to kill the weeds. Or would it not make much difference?
Should rename this to cheap and cheerful deck build. Methods used are for people with limited tools and skills so can't really knock it.
These boards are common in the UK and they are designed to be used Groove UP Not down as many people are suggesting. if they was to be used as a drip for water on the underside they would only have one groove at each side of the wood. The grooves in this decking is to act as grip.
Obviously ;) thanks for the video..
Decking snobs alert. Get a life guys, not everyone is so bothered that they want to be world class at something. Just a bit of decking to sit on will do most people.
I am absolutely amazed!! I am going to try this starting next week. Thanks for sharing
The groove side does not create a drip for water run off if so why is there grove in the center of the boards. It depends on the look you are after grooved or smooth. i would have joist spacing between 400-450 centers depending on thickness of decking board.
As for support and leveling the frame, i would have raised this with bricks/pad stones leveled every 1 m and lay frame on them with a piece of DPC to protect the timber. i have done many decking projects this way still OK no complaints.
Very easy to understand great job,but wont it move because you havent cemented post in the ground, still like your idea, but sitting it on paving wouldnt work movement or sinking. thanks again
65mm decking screws no need to counter sink
You should be using clamps to hold wood in place since you are mostly on your own
Hard work with intelligent mind always giving best result........................
How about measuring the diagonals to make sure it's square !
👍very informative ! Keep it up ! Explained very well 👍
why did you put the decking timber on upside down? The groves on the timber are drip edges and not for grip,this will rot out in no time at all.
do you have a video for a rectangular above ground pool deck?
Wow that was cool! thank you Ian
How many times does this man say 'obviously'..? Good video though thanks
Tommy, you are the man!
can i use this to build a 15x20 deck?
not to see the cut end of the decking should make a nice frame all around the edge 45% cut and then fill up the rest.
I've never build a deck, but I'd be more comfortable with stumps, bearers, grooves down and hardwood decking... All these would be givens before I picked up the tools. You NEED the grooves down in order for airflow to allow the joists to dry out after rain to prevent rotting, if you've ever seen old rotten joists, even hardwood, you would understand this.
what if the ground isnt level?
very clean and a master job
Brilliant for a basic lay.. Thanks!
I noticed he didn't 'square' the frame before he fixed the decking down!.......very naughty!!
2m X 2m is an area of 4 square metres
This is not a real deck, it is a table...
great job Tommy love the ideas .
Obviously is very much obvious your favorite word,lol....good tutorial though thank you
Great video
thanks this was helpful
624, why would the grooves face down? They are there to give a non slip surface!
Tommy you look so different!!
don't suppose you wanna come over and show me how to fit it...? and do you have to 'secure it to the floor..?
Is it just me or did he install the all of the facing and the top of the deck upside down? Aren't the groves supposed to be facing down?
Nice job tommy!!!!!!!
Obviously!
You'll find that the grooves are actually more slippy than the flat and pinch your skin if you are barefoot. The grooves are to stop water pooling underneath the board and provide air flow between the boards and the joists.
Good video.. thanks.
Someone should count how many times this guy says obviously... bit annoyin.
Looks good though. One day ill give it a go.
Hi, any chance you could show us the 'professional' way? Personally I think this video is good for the novice. Of course there are better methods but the average Joe wants something very simple.
Great Info....Thanks a lot....
Vic / Texas
excellent and informative
good tutorial, but its up side down. grooves should face down, to increase longevity of deck. its also harder to keep clean and maintain with grooves facing up.
some good tips though.
thanks best video seen
this guy would walk off in frustration prior to me even being half way through my questions/suggestions. build it once.
thanks Tommy ,great
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damn, You work fast...
Thanks Tommy !
umm haven't even started my decking project yet.. and I know it's wrong .. wow glass is so low to the ground
Combination square
good job Tommy
Gary Nicholson Thanks :)
Membrane, can you use any sheet of plastic?
Thanks for the help.
not bad, obviosly!
inspiring, thank you
thank you
Great vid
great video... ty
you obviously are very fond of the word "obviously"... it is obvious to me that you used it at least 50 times if not more... great video.. ty!!!
thanks for the vid
very good
really helpful videos
This made me lol
2.50 secs 2 mtr x 2 mtr is 2M2 (squared) - not in my maths book, 2mtr x 2mtr = 4 mtr squared
Thank you.
here is a tip....dont worry about the ends of your legs rotting....instead of holding up the job using a sealer/varnish on the ends, cut a piece of duck tape covering the area that will come into contact with any wet areas...quick, easy and waterproof!
Your smart sir!
What.wheres the anchors hangars blah blah.This would violate code out here.Screws might hold pots and a hose but overtime fat humans it would not.
to all the critics...get a life... a deck does not last a lifetime... if the legs become wobbly... unscrew galvanised exterior screws and re-leg!!!!
no they aren't! they are to stop water pooling and rot
Thats about as DODGY as I ever saw! Shame on you Tommy!
Nearly everything on this is wrong
I am trying to understand how someone with no idea about building can demonstrate how to build a deck. Where are the stumps & bearers? Using 90x45 treated pine joist's should be no more then 450mm centre to centre. Reeded side of decking board should be face down as it allows air flow between joist and decking to prevent it from rotting. Obviously you need to go to trade school to learn trade secrets
you should not be allowed to build anything as you do not know proper construction methods..
Good vid
wheres your horse lol
عمل جيد good job
why do you need to treat the ends of cuts if the wood is PRESSURE TREATED
rock on tommy
too bad man!!! :) but you got a + for enthusiasm ;)
For someone giving a tutorial, you dont half say "obviously" alot!!! at least twice in every sentence!!
is bollots mate