Building a NEW Deck for our Teacher! Part 1 of 3
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You got rain the other night??? I am SO jealous. I pray for rain every day since May. It has not rained in our area (NW NJ) since April. And we've just been inundated with the smoke from Quebec. Hope you miss that.
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This episode has everything.
Creek, old man's peaceful deck, old rotten wood post knowledge, drywall screws used wrong, ground hog holes, rock digging, Gopher skulls.
Perfect serotonin booster for the day.
You guys don’t have any storm water rules? My state would have shut you down before you started.
@@mikehettinger9243 Swain County North Carolina is where free men live Brother. 😎
What i like about these guys as they work just as hard as their workers!! they get down and dirty too!!
Don't worry about burying a gopher. He'll just dig his way out!!
You can tell the pride the teacher has for his old student.
The student is the teacher now 😁
That said: The Student still addresses the Teacher by his first name, Mister. To be clear I’m not making a pronoun statement. I’m saying both brothers are showing him the respect that all excellent teachers should receive.
Hope things are going well on the duplex. This is a nice series.
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Of course, a good teacher is always respected, especially by good students.
The amount of good work put into this was amazing to see. You went way out of your way to make sure it was built properly, and in the process you put whoever built the existing deck to shame while still being humble and not bad-mouthing them. I loved to watch.
You can also think about putting rocks at the end of those drainage so it doesn’t erode the soil
Excellent idea. Maybe even just one big rock where the water lands.
The bone you guys found is the mandible or lower jaw. The tooth you pulled out is an incisor and these critters have hypsodont teeth, which means they continue to emerge from the jaw as they wear down.
I would definitely feel comfortable when Jaime says: "I'll build it like I would build it at my house." If you hire the Perkins Builder Brothers you know they will deliver!
People never give drywall screws the credit they deserve.
Amazing place to have a house. If it were mine I would reduce the deck by a foot or two then drop down and add a four foot lower deck right near the water
do it how you would on your house (jamie's smilin' ear to ear. going to last 200+ years! rhymed without trying. hahah. keep up the good work gentleman!
I like the music picked. I love you guys, you are so funny. Rolling rock was funny. Cute gopher scene. Be kind to each other. Stay safe. Love to all
"I can't repeat what we've called him" - Mr. Thomas 😂
Like the new shirts guys! My boy loves to watch the videos; he was so excited when I told him you guys are from Bryson!
Perkins Builder Brothers - they don't just fix it, they make it better
I love these side builds, both the ones for clients, and at your own place. However, they always make me wonder... what happened to the kitchen renovation that you guys started? I do not ever remember seeing that job come to a conclusion?
There was a spec block (mountain community ?) they bought two years ago too that we never heard about
The rest of that project was homeowner DIY
Thanks for building with us!
What a lovely scenic view for a new deck. Great to see the team getting stuck into all that dirt. Stay well be safe. 👍
Debarking Woodcats was fun. Nice show today Chris
Farmer tip here. You can dissuade a ground hog by installing fencing on 90 angle from the building. Dig down a little and when the little fellow starts digging he will hit the barricade.
I build a square box on the ground, tack the corners square, attach the box to the house, and temporarily prop outside corners placed just inside the 6x6s. Since the box frame is already square, I test place a 6x6 and paint a circle. Dig, cement, and install 6x6 cut to height level. Then on the inside of the 6x6, run a support board inside that builds a girder and nail at each post between ends. I've built a bunch of decks through the years and it all works. Lots of guys build decks in different ways. I think your videos are awesome. Thanks for sharing your builds.
What an incredible backyard. I could imagine sitting on that deck with a cigar watching the river.
I have tried several times to use a chainsaw to demolish decks. I always end up hitting something metal.. I no longer use them for that. Btw Oregon makes a really easy to use chainsaw blade sharpener. It’s hand held and it’s done in a minute..
I always put my decking boards tight as I can get them and they ALWAYS shrink and end up with a gap for water. Strange those didn’t. Maybe they were old repurposed decking boards.
So jealous of that creek. I would have free power 24/7
Thanks Jason, now I'm singing "I'll get a line, you get a pole". Lol
I know... ear worm 😂😂😂
Get you some GoodYear Tires and take out the road hazard warranty. Great job guys! I’m learning a lot about building. Im 66 yrs old was a schoolteacher, auto mechanic and sold GoodYear ties in Kentucky and Alaska. However I find myself building things, so thanks for taking the time to explain things and your pro tips!
Also another thing about the two posts, one that had the downspout dumping on it, and it was rotted. The other one didn't, but it also had never been cut, so the treatment had penetrated that section. It's just food for thought. Nice place too.
Groundhogs and gophers are two different things. A badger is something different than either of them. Best thing to do it trap and remove or the problem will continue.
HA! The drywall screw. Drywall screws are the duct tape of the screw world. Lol!
Always so much fun to watch you guys. Greetings from Berlin Germany
I was waiting for Ray to yell Booo when Eric thought he was looking crazy after digging a mile lol
Wow right on the river. That is amazing. My dream property is in the mountains on a river.
If there is a groundhog that is still alive under the foundation, he will just dig out his entrance and exit holes once again. No matter how much you compact the ground, his digger claws will get him out somewhere from under that foundation. The only other possible way to keep him from digging under the deck is to line the foundation with concrete or cinder blocks with mortar. I don't think you want to go to that extent. (Or just have the County wildlife guys come in and remove him and any possible family.) This info. is coming from someone who was raised in PA, the State in which the infamous "Punxsutawney Phil" lives.
You can always tell when someone has been watching videos with their kids when they start drawing quotes from them. "Just keep swimming." ;)
I use drywall screws for exterior fencing, privacy style, like to fasten the pickets only. Seems fine for that. If something happens to the picket or the screw, they are cheap and easy to replace but I have never seen a problem come from it. It takes a few thousand of these screws for an entire large fence and it easily saves hundreds of dollars, with near zero downside.
Love it when you guys do renovations and remodels. Can really see how your attention to detail pays off when youre doing the demo of the old stuff
This video brings up so many questions in my mind! The first being: Given that a ground digging rodent (gopher/woodchuck?) was discovered to have dug out extensively under the screen porch slab, what's to stop that from happening again? Did you measure the level of the slab of check it from obvious cracks due to underground subsidence from rodent tunneling and excavations? And which you did do your best to infill the rodent tunnel entrances under the slab and compact them as best you could, I kinda doubt it'll stop a determined rodent from either exiting the tunnels under the slab (if they got trapped in there) or digging the entrances up again. But this kinda leads into my second question: If the ground under the slab is compromised because of soil subsidence due to rodent intrusion, and you are planning to bolt your deck ledger to the slab, what's to keep the new deck level over time if the slab it's attached to subsides? I'm certain your new footings and beam at the creek side of the deck will maintain level for decades, but if the deck ledger at the slab subsides, then there will be all new problems for both the new deck, the existing slab, and the screen porch built on the slab. Lastly, here in the west, even pressure treated lumber is required to have 8" of clearance from finish grade and it doesn't look like you are going to have that at the slab end of the deck. Do you plan to use lumber treated for use at or below grade, or do the codes in your area not require as much clearance from finish grade? Love your videos, just really curious about the differences in how you build things vs how we build things.
Video came at a great time, in the next 30 days I'm rebuilding my 31 year old deck, its 12'x20' with an 8'x5' L that wraps the end of the house and new steps... fun times ahead since I'll be doing this alone.
damn brother id be glad to come and help out if i was around, best of luck and hope it all goes smoothly (even though nothing ever does hahaha)
If I was 35 years younger I would love to work with you guys. Every job is unique and fun. Great Videos Thank You 🙏
I have that same jack hammer. It works great but she's a leaker. It seems most of these types are all the same rebranded many times leak oil. When I am done using it I drain all the oil out of it and store it, in it's case empty. I refill it when it's hammer time! I had to jack out a closet to put in a floor safe was my reason for buying it.
Thanks for the info
I have the same situation with my deck in that a ground hog dug under my slab om the side of a hill except no river. I don't know about North Carolina but in Georgia now days they have like a 75 foot no disturb buffer from the "state waters" maybe its grandfathered.
I'm suprised you guys were able to get a permit! I live up in Canada and where there's creeks or rivers ect... (obviously depends on where you are) we have a minimum setback of 6.5m (21'-4") and sometime depending on the structure it could go up to 30.5m (100') its so nice tho to be able to have a deck so close to the water!
Always a fun day when Perkins is working! ❤
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I'd pipe it all the way to the creek and be done with it , it's going there anyway so why not
I’am sure your teacher is extremely proud 🥹
you guys are super talented and fun to watch. love the attitude and all the knowledge.
I'm not sure of the budget for this project, but you could have replaced the dirt under the slab with polly foam. They come in with a long pipe and inject the foam under the slab to lift and support it, preventing future cracking. They can even add capsaicin or bitterants to deter chewing by rodents trying to dig out their old burrows.
At the very least, I'd back-fill with gravel as best I could, bury some galvanized hardware cloth along the edge of the slab and dump a couple of jars of store brand cayenne on top of the soil before building in order to deter them from moving back in.
Guys digging holes giving that gopher a run for its money! 🤣
I think the renovations are more fun to watch than the new houses😂
It doesnt take as long as you think for a groundhog to dig their tunnels. You should catch and relocate it. If it's still in there , it'll dig itself out and all that work will be for not. They do come back too.
Gentlemen you are the best !!!
A Big Shout Out from Tellico Plains TN !!
Never patch a side puncture! Wise words from Erik.
Love watching different types of reno videos with you guys.
Its so wierd seeing so many wooden houses being built with various products being rated for thirty years it feels so temporary here in the old country we use much more brick or stone but i have to say those brothers and their crew are the easiest channel to watch its just so enjoyable i only recently found you but am so glad i did
Love your work!
I absolutely love helping out my old school teachers. Have done so many times.
Thanks for the tip to check out Mike Holmes. He is a great guy sorting out all these issues homebuyers find that the building inspectors missed. He sure does it right!
Hey, you should ask your teacher if he has an extra room for me to stay. Lol. That property is PRIME. Good work guys!
Great spot to work ,awsome video guys
Keep up the great work
Safe travels
Great Caddy-shack moment!
Shawshank Redemption ground hog had me spitting out my coffee! 😂😂😂
Very enjoyable series this is. Decks are tricky, and each one unique, yet your discussion and approach for this project is very helpful. That was a hard day of labor, and I know every one of you slept hard that first night! 😴😴
Mixing concrete in a 5 gallon pail one at a time is much faster then a mixer and a wheelbarrow.... especially with the ground being uneven. For me anything under 20 bags I use a 5'er and my hand held drywall mixer with a proper paddle. P.S. love the show, you guys are entertaining AF.
Lets Gooo! I wanna be like Jamie when I grow up!
I see that pencil on your setup Jamie! Glad he has joined the dark side. 1:13 in the video
Cant ask for a better place to build a deck. Beautiful property!
When I would build with my dad during my summer break, anytime I had a question about how to do something he would simply tell me to think like water and keep it out.
You guys are so lucky to live in such a beautiful area. 💙🌳⛰️
(New Zealand accent) I hope the entire neighborhood got to go on his deck, including the kids around the neighborhood.. I think a good barby on the deck would really bring the entire neighborhood together. ;) (As an NZ citizen; I'm allowed to use this joke lol!)
Love the channel! Great content, good vibes, learning a lot along the way. Thanks.
Thanks Ryan! Much appreciated
Thank you
Love this - that setting was gorgeous.
excited to see it finished! good work boys
Been watching y'all for awhile. Not sure why I hadn't subscribed... but Mr. Thomas and the Shawshank Redemption Groundhog comment got me to pull the trigger! Great videos and great work as always.
Great video as always. Thanks so much!! Looking forward to the next one
I’m glad you are “allowed “ to do this. My state would never.😢
It looks like the Gopher got some assistance from real professionals in making very deep holes 🙂
I wish so bad that I had the money to hire you guys. My husband and I are 58 so it’s going to be hard but ours is so bad that it has to be redone no matter what. You guys are the best.
Another almost perfect episode! All we need is some beautiful ladies on the crew! Raylene and Jayliqua.
Looking forward for the next episodes!
i dont know why, but im loving everytime Ray giggles
Nice to see the team on a small job. Just as professional as when your building a house!
Great job guys.
Is that teacher Jamie's secret dad? Nice change to the usual builds, thanks for bringing it.
Bricks and Concrete? That gopher knew how to build solid. Almost a bunker ;)
Well, that's my field of expertise: that Tyre has to be replaced yes, the puncture is to far to the side. A repair can only be safely done where there is enough steel. Otherwise there is too much flex and it will not hold or ever burst. I've been in various positions in the automotive field for 20 years. And I've seen tyres explode, and the aftermath. I've done 7 years of roadside assistance and recovery (including salvage) and I have spend the rest in workshops dealing with drivetrains and undercarriage (suspension and all sort of safety) aswell as adaptation, atm I'm working still in automotive but more of a guiding/support role in heavy equipment. I can you 100% sure: for your safety, on a truck especially, replace that Tyre..
Very interesting to see what mistakes that were made/problems that occurred and to see how you will solve them!
10:11 "I´ve seen hair growth" looks down😂🤣
Should’ve seen it before :-)
I’m a licensed Cosmetologist, did hair for 13 yrs pro and I totally think his hair got thicker. You will keep your hair too, as long as you keep using something with that active ingredient- minoxidil. My .02 cents 😬
Jammie (hope I spelled that right) last name should be Mr. Perfect. Would hire him for any job with closed eyes. Hats off to the whole crew. I have learned so much from all of you.
Hey thanks..
Another good one guys!!!
This is going to be awesome
You guys are doing amazing job
Pretty sweet #sashco #truewerk shirt Jaime and Jay!
Interesting build requirements on the slab. In Australia, most states require a two foot deep anti rat trench around the slab perimeter, which is filled with cement, to prevent exactly what the gopher had done.
Love your work 👍
Dusty Decks... Really cool Outro Song 🙂!
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ya now i'm just watching you build a deck. what am i doing with my life haha. i love this stuff.
7:15 also, sometimes things like paint end up keeping the moisture in the lumber and preventing it from drying out... I notice that rotted post is painted
Just attach some 4” corrugated pipe to those downspout drains and drop them down to the creek. Put a few screws in them so if the creek rises, it doesn’t take the pipe away with it.
That corrugated pipe is shit. Do it right and use PVC pipe intended for gutter drains. Bury it and run it to daylight close to the creek. Do it once, do it right, and be done with it.
That is a pretty amazing spot!