Deck is looking fantastic. What a great weekend meeting you, Jimmy and Matt at Timbecon and Wood-Dust 23,and your Aussie teammates as well. You were all so accommodating and generous with your time. I’ve got a lot of photo frames to make now for all those great shots. Loved hearing how you evolved your business and career,and your thoughts in general.I’m sure you’re an inspiration for a lot of people. I hope the weather up north is a little warmer for you. Thanks again, for taking time out of your hectic schedule to fly half way around the world to visit our country.
This series continues to amaze me! The cedar deck boards were a great choice! The Wagner sprayer makes the job look so easy. Thanks for sharing this next step in your deck build!
THANK YOU April.This was Another Educational Experience in Construction, Building & Designed also the Best Choice for Materials, Equipment & Techniques to use.This is Always Time Well Spent on Sundays with You.😊👍
Hey young lady! The production value of these videos is getting so much better, the intro and outro is awesome. I'd give you a high five but I'm in Pennsylvania have a wonderful day
April, I've recently learned about this low-cost technique for making wood weatherproof and rot proof that I would really like to see you do. It's from Japan, and it's called Shou Sugi Ban, or Yakisugi. It involves torching the wood a bit so that it creates a really nice-looking texture and then sealing it with oil. I want to do a deck similar to what you've done here, but also using this technique. If you can include it in one your projects and show me that it's something I could do I'd really appreciate it. 🙏 Thanks for the awesome and educational content!
Hi, I've seen your message and just wanted to add my 2 cents as I really like Shou Sugi Ban and have tried to replicate it in quite a few projects. First off, I would not use it anywhere where there's foot traffic as you would need to seal it really well for it to keep that lovely appearance and not change color our transfer the color to your shoes. The easiest and best way to use it is for siding or anywhere that's upright, traditional cabin exterior, A framed cabin, modern sheds, pergolas etc. You will have to experiment with it as in order to protect the wood, it needs to be charred and brushed afterwards. If you want to get the aesthetic of it but protect with something else at the end, you can use a torch, even a weed torch and move it around your timber until you get the desired effect. Good luck and have fun with it if you are going to try out for yourself. P.S. I absolutely love this technique but be careful when charring wood as you need to be in a well ventilated area and use wood that has not been treated. Also, not all types of wood do well with this technique.
It may not be an issue in your area, but I learned the hard way about leaving enough air gaps in skirting to make sure any moisture coming off the ground under the deck can leave. In my case it could not leave quickly enough through the sides, so it left through the top, and within a year the semitransparent stain on my deck boards was lifting up.
I'm in Atlanta and at an impasse as to whether of not I will skirt a floating deck I just built out in my backyard around a fire pit. It's 20 x 12 built with ground contact lumber, over a pretty decent slope with the front of the deck being 4" off the ground and the rear about 18". I want to skirt the sides and back so bad, but have the same concern you mentioned with yours about the moisture being able to escape. I'm going to use Penofin redwood penetrating oil so lifting is not my real concern, but of course longevity of my deck is...what to do, what to do... 🤔
@AprilWilkerson thanks for the lesson. I like the look of cedar. With such a big deck...you have more than enough space for a sauna. I saw a really nice one that's easy to install and it would match your deck. Check out Devon Loerop and his barrel sauna.
How did your stain hold up? From the look of subsequent videos it looks like you may have refinished the new deck with different product? I would not be surprised given my western red cedar deck has been refinished no less than 3 times since it was replaced in 2020. Arrgh. Definite lessons learned, primarily not sanding too fine and allowing to age ~6 months prior to initial staining. Also product selection. First two applications used Sherwin Williams which didn’t cut it. Since I’ve switched to TWP with better success. The hill country intense sun requires an application probably yearly (oil based transparent product).
Good video, however the thumbnail is very misleading as it mentions turning it into storage. What did you do for storage in this video? Will that be addressed in a different video, as I am curious to see what you do there? Thanks for posting great videos
Hi there! Love the video! I tried to see if the stain was said in the captions or youtube description but did not see it. Could you please share the stain you used? And if it was a transparent or semi transparent. Thanks!
A. You are wonder woman B. I need a deck around my spa, but looking at my old deck and the porch we just finished, I'm worried the boards will shrink and gap and it will look ragged in a year or two. How do you prevent this? Is it all about sealing or the wood quality? We don't use cedar, we use pressure treated lumber, not sure what it is.
If they get in, they are already around. I live in the country so you can't not have something, just because something may get in. Even if flush with ground, something could dig a small hole. Thanks for watching.
You did good. But try to spray the entire length of the board, from end to end, if you can. Some areas are difficult to make that happen in but you'll like the results a lot more and it's ends up being a million times easier.
I'm not April, but actually, she said lambs pad. It's an applicator pad for applying finishes. I admit, the audio got a little garbled if the wind hit the mic. :)
All deck stain, oil or water based, only leaves behind a coating of plastic. The plastic mainly sits on the top surface of the wood as all the oil/solvent evaporates. There is no such thing as deck oil, it's deck plastic. Linseed oil (plant) based stain is the only product that actually leaves the oil behind and penetrates into the wood pores.
Great point. For decking like April used (like this western cedar), do we still need to use linseed oil on it or can we leave the wood "bare"? I have to replace 20-24 decking boards on an aging deck on our home that faces West and gets battered in the Georgia sun and am a bit novice if the decking needs to be finished off. Appreciate your input!
@@progression_decibel Honestly, if you're replacing your deck, I'd recommend PVC decking. Ipe and mahogany may last 20 years but many women don't like the weather grey look as it can look dirty. Linseed oil stain (linseed paint diluted with linseed oil) is expensive and requires you to make an extra effort as its not widely available. Don't paint your deck with linseed oil paint, dilute it and make a stain. One benefit with linseed oil stain is that you can use inexpensive PT decking and the deck will last 30 years. Keep in mind if you use PT, you can flip the boards over in 15 years and you basically have new smooth boards. I did this, but few people do.
@@richardmckrell4899 Thank you. We’re only interested in a short term solution of replacing cupped, worn, and splitting decking to prevent tripping and other hazards. Long term is to completely tear down the entire deck and rebuild with composite materials in a design and layout we love. Thanks for the stain tip.
Wood stain is a term that covers a wide variety of finishes, that can be anything from a dye in a spirit base that just literally stains the wood grain, to a Water based opaque paint-like coating. I wish manufacturers were more consistent and transparent with what exactly there products did, that is Coating verses a dye, penetrating oil in spirit, wax or self hardening thinned oil like Linseed or Tung. By the way the finish looks great!.
The deck looks amazing! We're so glad you had a Wagner sprayer to help get the staining done. Excellent work!
It makes the job go so much easier! It was a breeze!
I love working in the carpenter, and I follow you closely, and I benefited a lot from you. Thank you from the bottom of my heart
Awesome! 1:28 Good idea, although many viewers wouldn't appreciate the value just from the video.
Your deck looks absolutely amazing with the new "Western Red Cedar-Skirting," and the "Readyseal Stain"!
Well done, April!
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for watching.
Deck is looking fantastic. What a great weekend meeting you, Jimmy and Matt at Timbecon and Wood-Dust 23,and your Aussie teammates as well. You were all so accommodating and generous with your time. I’ve got a lot of photo frames to make now for all those great shots.
Loved hearing how you evolved your business and career,and your thoughts in general.I’m sure you’re an inspiration for a lot of people.
I hope the weather up north is a little warmer for you.
Thanks again, for taking time out of your hectic schedule to fly half way around the world to visit our country.
This series continues to amaze me! The cedar deck boards were a great choice! The Wagner sprayer makes the job look so easy. Thanks for sharing this next step in your deck build!
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THANK YOU April.This was Another Educational Experience in Construction, Building & Designed also the Best Choice for Materials, Equipment & Techniques to use.This is Always Time Well Spent on Sundays with You.😊👍
Hey young lady! The production value of these videos is getting so much better, the intro and outro is awesome. I'd give you a high five but I'm in Pennsylvania
have a wonderful day
Thanks! Glad you are enjoying them. Thanks for watching.
April, I've recently learned about this low-cost technique for making wood weatherproof and rot proof that I would really like to see you do. It's from Japan, and it's called Shou Sugi Ban, or Yakisugi. It involves torching the wood a bit so that it creates a really nice-looking texture and then sealing it with oil. I want to do a deck similar to what you've done here, but also using this technique. If you can include it in one your projects and show me that it's something I could do I'd really appreciate it. 🙏 Thanks for the awesome and educational content!
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I've seen your message and just wanted to add my 2 cents as I really like Shou Sugi Ban and have tried to replicate it in quite a few projects.
First off, I would not use it anywhere where there's foot traffic as you would need to seal it really well for it to keep that lovely appearance and not change color our transfer the color to your shoes. The easiest and best way to use it is for siding or anywhere that's upright, traditional cabin exterior, A framed cabin, modern sheds, pergolas etc. You will have to experiment with it as in order to protect the wood, it needs to be charred and brushed afterwards. If you want to get the aesthetic of it but protect with something else at the end, you can use a torch, even a weed torch and move it around your timber until you get the desired effect. Good luck and have fun with it if you are going to try out for yourself.
P.S. I absolutely love this technique but be careful when charring wood as you need to be in a well ventilated area and use wood that has not been treated. Also, not all types of wood do well with this technique.
Good, she explains things very well, deck, stairs, skirting, floors, building a greenhouse, Etc…
Thanks! I'm glad you enjoy my channel and find it useful. Thanks for watching.
It may not be an issue in your area, but I learned the hard way about leaving enough air gaps in skirting to make sure any moisture coming off the ground under the deck can leave. In my case it could not leave quickly enough through the sides, so it left through the top, and within a year the semitransparent stain on my deck boards was lifting up.
I'm in Atlanta and at an impasse as to whether of not I will skirt a floating deck I just built out in my backyard around a fire pit. It's 20 x 12 built with ground contact lumber, over a pretty decent slope with the front of the deck being 4" off the ground and the rear about 18". I want to skirt the sides and back so bad, but have the same concern you mentioned with yours about the moisture being able to escape. I'm going to use Penofin redwood penetrating oil so lifting is not my real concern, but of course longevity of my deck is...what to do, what to do... 🤔
Leave larger gaps, or build a decorative lattice.
Looks Great from above. Red Cedar always brings life into a project.
Looks great April, thanks for sharing with us. Fred.
Great Tip about painting the studs black. It does help hide them. The cedar looks awesome stained! Great Choice April! 👍👏😃
Thanks! Yes, painting them black sure made a difference. Thanks for watching.
A great secondary benefit of joist tape underneath deck boards, that is also a nice touch. 👍
Another awesome video! Love, love, love the editing upgrades!! Thank you!!
Thank you! Glad you are enjoying them. Thanks for watching.
Stunning, April~! Would love to have you come to Augusta, GA, to guide me thru a deck "re-do"~! Wishful thinking. Great job~!!!
@AprilWilkerson thanks for the lesson. I like the look of cedar. With such a big deck...you have more than enough space for a sauna. I saw a really nice one that's easy to install and it would match your deck. Check out Devon Loerop and his barrel sauna.
The deck is really coming together, awesome job April! 😃👍🏻👊🏻
Thanks! I love how it looks! Thanks for watching.
Thank you April excellent job.
Great job on the deck skirting and the staining it really looks good April! :) Thanks for sharing the video with us!😎💖👍JP
Thanks! I'm glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching.
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Just WOW. BEAUTIFUL
Hell of a deck! I really like it.
Thanks! I am loving it. Thanks for watching.
Good ole Ready Seal! 👍
It looks really beautiful. any tips for cutting the bottom boards to go with the slope of the yard?
Wow that looks awesome!
Thanks!
Awesome love the patio awesome
Hi April, I am considering Ready Seal stain too on my deck. What color(s) did you choose?
Great video! Thank you. Where can I get a side tool pouch that April has (2:13) ?
Super looking Deck. 🙂🙂
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How did your stain hold up? From the look of subsequent videos it looks like you may have refinished the new deck with different product? I would not be surprised given my western red cedar deck has been refinished no less than 3 times since it was replaced in 2020. Arrgh. Definite lessons learned, primarily not sanding too fine and allowing to age ~6 months prior to initial staining. Also product selection. First two applications used Sherwin Williams which didn’t cut it. Since I’ve switched to TWP with better success. The hill country intense sun requires an application probably yearly (oil based transparent product).
Well done. Good job. Good girl. Good idea. I like your video
Beautiful job April, as always. Thank you for sharing all your knowledge.
Good video, however the thumbnail is very misleading as it mentions turning it into storage. What did you do for storage in this video? Will that be addressed in a different video, as I am curious to see what you do there? Thanks for posting great videos
Yes, this is a deck building series so stay tuned. Thanks for watching.
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Hi there! Love the video! I tried to see if the stain was said in the captions or youtube description but did not see it. Could you please share the stain you used? And if it was a transparent or semi transparent. Thanks!
Is it the natural cedar from Ready Seal?
Looks really GREAT!
Nicely done.
Thanks!
I don't have a deck, but I still enjoyed the video. :)
Many of my Viewers aren't builders or makers but watch for the entertainment factor or to see what I'm up to next. :) Thanks for watching.
board walk, or walking the plank after working the planks
April!!❤❤❤
nice work! question though, why did you use your tape measure to distance the sidings, instead of using a scrap piece as a spacer?
Wow you always do Amazing work!!
A. You are wonder woman
B. I need a deck around my spa, but looking at my old deck and the porch we just finished, I'm worried the boards will shrink and gap and it will look ragged in a year or two. How do you prevent this? Is it all about sealing or the wood quality? We don't use cedar, we use pressure treated lumber, not sure what it is.
Looking good!
Good work keep it up 👍
Good job . I like it 👍
Oil stain vs water based. Thoughts? I live in the desert. Crazy UV beating down. Go with oil or water based?
Is this the Natural Cedar or Redwood color from Ready Seal? Can anyone tell?
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Nice work!
Question, 2 inch space at the bottom, aren't you worried about things getting in? Bees, snakes, other critters?
If they get in, they are already around. I live in the country so you can't not have something, just because something may get in. Even if flush with ground, something could dig a small hole. Thanks for watching.
Just put a "No Bees, Snakes or Other Critters Allowed" sign up.
You did good. But try to spray the entire length of the board, from end to end, if you can. Some areas are difficult to make that happen in but you'll like the results a lot more and it's ends up being a million times easier.
No access door to get under the patio?
Gorgeous
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RIP to all the overspray on all that metal railing
Hey, where is your sign off wave
Nice.
What is a lambs pod? Google does not seem to know either.
I'm not April, but actually, she said lambs pad. It's an applicator pad for applying finishes. I admit, the audio got a little garbled if the wind hit the mic. :)
@@andrealavigne7824 Thank you but also in the Trans script at 5.49 it also says Lamps pod.
It's just a soft cloth on a stick.
They transcribe what they think they hear. :)
4:40 Wait, is she not gonna do anything about those splitting pillars?
Did I miss in the series where a section of joists got a water diverter?
Stay tuned! :) Thanks for watching.
All deck stain, oil or water based, only leaves behind a coating of plastic. The plastic mainly sits on the top surface of the wood as all the oil/solvent evaporates. There is no such thing as deck oil, it's deck plastic. Linseed oil (plant) based stain is the only product that actually leaves the oil behind and penetrates into the wood pores.
Great point. For decking like April used (like this western cedar), do we still need to use linseed oil on it or can we leave the wood "bare"? I have to replace 20-24 decking boards on an aging deck on our home that faces West and gets battered in the Georgia sun and am a bit novice if the decking needs to be finished off. Appreciate your input!
@@progression_decibel Honestly, if you're replacing your deck, I'd recommend PVC decking. Ipe and mahogany may last 20 years but many women don't like the weather grey look as it can look dirty. Linseed oil stain (linseed paint diluted with linseed oil) is expensive and requires you to make an extra effort as its not widely available. Don't paint your deck with linseed oil paint, dilute it and make a stain. One benefit with linseed oil stain is that you can use inexpensive PT decking and the deck will last 30 years. Keep in mind if you use PT, you can flip the boards over in 15 years and you basically have new smooth boards. I did this, but few people do.
@@richardmckrell4899 Thank you. We’re only interested in a short term solution of replacing cupped, worn, and splitting decking to prevent tripping and other hazards. Long term is to completely tear down the entire deck and rebuild with composite materials in a design and layout we love. Thanks for the stain tip.
anyone know what "wilkerdo's" is?
A play on the word Honey-dos. My last name is Wilkerson so it's a Wilkerdos. :)
Wood stain is a term that covers a wide variety of finishes, that can be anything from a dye in a spirit base that just literally stains the wood grain, to a Water based opaque paint-like coating. I wish manufacturers were more consistent and transparent with what exactly there products did, that is Coating verses a dye, penetrating oil in spirit, wax or self hardening thinned oil like Linseed or Tung.
By the way the finish looks great!.
you still haven't gone over why you put plastic under the tee off section
It's a Series so stay tuned. Thanks for watching.
Looks great, but...$$$$
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So... wheres the storage part? Dont do the thumbnail clickbait trend please :(
Stay tuned, one step at a time. Thanks for watching.
I hate the way this looks...
I love it! Glad it's mine then. :) Thanks for watching.
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