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Next time, put plastic spacers between the wood and concrete so they don't touch. Concrete gets really wet, much wetter than wood can handle, so the wood will take damage faster and last a shorter time because of them touching.
Unfortunately you’re right wet and cold conditions change the way the wood behaves. The wood can handle lot of water but screws won’t and dilatation will take all the space between boards.
And he also forgot to protect the top of wood, where he made cuts for stairs. You can see white wood. This will ruin in a few years. Also, the connections between stairs and the deck looks pretty weak.
Just wanted to let you know that it's copper that tints wood green. The old pressure treated was a copper/arsenic mix but the color always came from the copper (copper solutions are bright blue in the lab until they oxidize!). Because people don't want green decks they developed the 'cedar tone' pressure treated, but you can still get pressure treated that is arsenic free that has that green cast.
@@mateostabio Yes I noticed this and thought it was a really nice touch of showing the process while briefly explaining. Would you just look at this, hahaha.
There are many DIY and "watch me do this and that" channels out there with hundreds of thousands of subs, and I believe this one will reach that and beyond. I'm hooked!
A proper 'KELSO' wheelbarrow is the BEST wheelbarrow in the world.Wooden handles & plastic bowl.Loved Mother in law reaction. I know you feel like that inside.Allways great when the job is finished.Never forget m8, preperations the name of the game. Great job again.
Fantastic video man, well done. Firstly...Sketchup is awesome for sure....second...I'm a lifelong tech professional and I've used it myself. I can't tell you how much I enjoyed seeing you use it like you were an NCIS OPs tech pushing random buttons while all sorts of crazy stuff happens on screen as you were nonchalantly talking to the camera lol...awesome! Lastly...the mother-in-laws reaction...the stuff dreams are made of! Her appreciation and ability to truly describe how she felt, the way she captured the feelings of gratitude with such appreciation and admiration. I'm so glad I stumbled across this video and for some reason decided to watch it through even though I'm refinishing hardwood floors and not even thinking of my horrible driveway, it's the stuff my youtube dreams have aspired to. Lastly, I honestly appreciate the hard work you all (especially the KIDS) put into the project, and the video...huge props dude! Keep learning, and keep inspiring!
Oh my, so much work!!!! But you missed a big step for long lasting deck... you need foam spacer between the wood and concreat. Sadly, this deck will roth faster as the concreat and wood are in contact with each other. Wood will never dry and create tons of moisture. Normaly your work would have last 15-20 years if your inlaws are on it to paint and maintain. But as the wood is touching concreat you will be lucky if it hold 10 years, even with great care. Otherwise, very good job for the creation.
Just an FYI.. always treat the portions of the wood where the cuts are.. So no moisture gets easily into the wood and destoys all your hard work in a year. Mainly in places where you get frost this is important. This was really a DIY project.
Reading more comments, and I'm sorry I said anything critical. You're putting this content up for free and everyone is just telling you what to change. I enjoyed the video. Thanks for uploading.
OK… another great video. I appreciate you showing the good, the bad and the ugly. Oh, and your mother-in-law is just so adorable. I hope she had a fab time in Italy and that she enjoys getting her steps in.
5:00 those sketch up skills tho!! Experienced lol You even know how to go fast while looking away!?!? Absolutely epic, and definitely 100% completely real!...lol
@@mateostabio haha yeah, those types of shots are so fun, because they can make it so funny This shot was just subtle enough that I'm sure lots of people didn't even notice hahaha, love it
Wherever your lumber comes in direct contact with the concrete you need a moisture barrier. Just like a bottom plate of a wall that sits on a concrete foundation. The lumber touching the concrete will rot much faster without a moisture barrier. Even though it’s treated lumber.
@@WoodyHayes614 yea. Totally right. I debated putting like a plastic shim or something to separate them, but went the lazy route. This deck is possibly temporary and is just a landing for the mailman and the amazon delivery guy lol. On the other hand might make for a great video in 10 years. If I think about it
I was thinking about that too. Also, that decking board used as a thin joist right at the door is going to trap a lot of water. There should have been some spacers under it to let water flow underneath it. I am rebuilding my deck right now and wanted it to really last, so I spent about $200 on some 1-1/2" x 3" x 1/16" stainless steel mending plates on Amazon. They're under every piece of lumber that's bearing on concrete. Even my main ledger is spaced off the concrete foundation with big, fat, stainless fender washers. Trying to make this thing outlive me!
@@TysonSommer-DFWCP hahaha yea. I usually like to go above and beyond but this little deck was not one of them. That little entrance of the house is rotten lol. Itll probably be demolished and rebuilt in the next 10-20 years. We didn’t really care about the deck lasting as much as my other builds
Watched a few videos and you've got a lot of skills. A speed square is great for making quick perfectly straight cuts with the circular saw. Took me 7 years to get around to buying one and I really don't know why I waited so long!
"stepmom" saying "That's how I'm gonna get my steps in", just got me laughing hysterically. With that aside, very impressive mr Mateo. You are the epitome of DIY.
What you've done looks fantastic. People have probably mentioned it, but outdoor wood shouldn't be in contact with the ground or concrete or it'll rot after just a few years. It'll rot eventually, no matter what you do, but so much quicker when it's in contact with a permanent source of moisture. I don't think it should be too tough to fix, but it would be good to get ahead of it before it becomes an issue.
Great job! I think you did an amazing job. My only gripe is there's no railing. She's obviously older and only aging up. That railing will probably come in handy more often than not and having some on the edge as well could also help with potential falls when coming up the stairs or out the door. If anyone slips or loses balance the only thing the can grab is the house or the dirt/pavers. Just want you and your family to be safe.
This is close to home. I just excavated 20,000 lbs of dirt in the process of installing a 20 x 20’ patio in my backyard. I bought a slightly different Gorilla cart and a two wheel, 8 cu ft wheelbarrow. The Gorilla cart is, exactly as you said, rated at 1200 lbs but impossible to move at 1/2 that. It was great for moving pavers (some weighed as much as 70 lbs) from the driveway in front around to the back. The wheelbarrow was also very heavy when full so I got used to not filling it up. The previous owners had covered the area with a multi level decking system the sprawled around the back of the house and in the process had buried the old steps partially in the ground. To get the patio in I had to first remove the steps.
On the corner of the deck closest to the house on the right side that the stringer is hung on, you should add the steel hanger/corners so you aren't entirely relying on screws running into the end grain of those short boards (the weakest type of fastening) Running the short board along the house all the way from the step to the skirt board (thus making the screws perpendicular to the pressures of the deck and stringer) probably would have been enough but as is, I would address that super weak spot. The rest of the build is fine tho
@@ldhroks yea thats a fair comment. Thanks! I was thinking of putting those stringer brackets on there. But figured it be strong enough for 2 little steps
Awesome build. I thought when you cut pressure treated wood you need to treat that open cut edge or it will rot like a normal board since it’s not treated?
@@ryanmares692 yea, technically but as long as its not going to sit in water. Should be okay. Our goal is for it to last 10 years. I have a feeling itll still be standing in 20 years. Ill make a video about it in 2 years. 😂
Great job, man! Beautiful end result and a beautiful family as well! I would’ve loved to see your MIL’s reaction to that last part of the video, I was cracking up the entire time! Cheers from Brazil.
Use a wheelbarrow with two wheels on the front instead of one wheel. You don't have to fight it so much trying to keep it from tipping over. You can put that energy into pushing it instead. Also the load is spread out on two wheels instead of one so you don't sink into the ground as much.
Your editing was great on the SketchUp. The reason I knew immediately was because I took the program class for my job. The company I work for owns SketchUp. EASY to learn and use. It is very intuitive. Great for concept design. I would have considered raising the deck flush to the door threshold, but I understand your desire to maintain maximum 24" drop. Note some cities require 20" max without railings. I would also recommend putting a bituminous tape over the top of the framing edge under the deck boards to protect from water damage. Really works to maximize the life of the framing.
@@billforest6666 totally and thanks!. Thats super cool that you work for them. So we get winters up here in Canada, and one rule in the books here is the deck or platform outside of the door has to be at least 4” below the door.
Someone else has probably said it but they make hangers for stair stringers to attach to your deck. The corner screws are going to split the wood out and sag over time.
Great work! Quick small pointer if you're interested. When making your perpendicular cuts with a skill saw, tilt your saw back at the end, and the blade will cut to the end without needing to pull out your jig saw. This saves a lot of time if you have to do a lot of those cuts..
Just an efficiency tip that will help you in all aspects, not just DIY. When you were cutting the stringers, you switch between the circular saw and jigsaw for each step. Think about the number of times you're picking up a tool or part and putting it down, that touch time adds up. Perhaps you could make all the circular saw cuts, then switch tools once to finish all the cuts with a jigsaw. Hope that adds some value to your projects!
@@mateostabio totally makes sense. In manufacturing we would look at 3 things. Value added time, Non-value added time and non-value added but necessary. Increasing value added time doesn't offer nearly as much benefit as decreasing the NVA or NVABN time. In the end, it's not about "how can I be more efficient?" but "how can I reduce my inefficiency?"
Gorilla makes a "hybrid dump cart" wheelbarrow that is honestly my most beloved companion as a mostly solo DIYer- give that one a try you probably won't be disappointed.
Gotta say that your employer should consider themselves fortunate to have you working for them. You formulate a plan and follow thru very thoroughly. You half-assed nothing in the driveway/sidewalk plan and now you put the crown on the deal, a nice new entrance. Your mother-in-law probably feels the same about you as your employer should. Maybe he does. Not to mention the value of the home going up due to the upgrades you did. God bless. You have a wonderful family too.
Great job bud only thing I would have added is Sealing paint everywhere you cut the treated lumber and some g tape or rafter tape on for longevity. Keep it up your videos are awesome ! 😎
Looks nice, but I hope that lumber on the concrete was rated for ground contact, not just pressure treated... and yes, seal any cuts and holes. (Cut n seal type product)
We have green pressure treated wood here, we do not have red/brown pressure treated wood. The preservation method is the same, some just add dye to make it brown. Traditionally yes, it was heavy arsenic-based but the color change was always due to copper.
Interesting. Here it used to be green and have arsenic and it got banned. Now its all brownish. This piece was up in the attic of the garage so, i guess it was from before 2000’s
This whole episode all i could think about was all the dirt you hauled off making the driveway...thats how projects go, always that "if I would of thought of that sooner" moment
@@eubanks8085 tell me about it. Thats how I felt about it since my rookie mistake I think on day 6 or 7? And every wheel barrow here was a reminder of how silly that was lol. Im glad this happened, because I will never cowboy without a laser ever again and check levels everywhere!
@@mateostabio Also...wanted to say you did great work and everything came out amazing. Thanks for sharing and putting yourself out there, as we all know there are so many "experts" at the ready to criticize us DIYers.
Lol, I thought bout preserving topsoil about half an hour into the fist video. But that's 'coz I'm a dad (xer), and might have made similar mistakes in my youth 😂😂😂
19" Rule - suggest Riser max at 7" and Tread depth at 12"...your 28" overall divided in two equals 14" treads with your Riser height being 3 equal dim. TBD
I'm glad she like it her reaction could've gone either way. 😂 Your mother in-law got some arms on her. Every son in-law wants to hear that they're the favorite. 😂
Nice job and good idea to use the old concrete stairs as support. I think a wrought iron banister up and down the outside of the stairs and on the deck would look really nice!
Great video. Thank you. You are obviously a very hard worker. One critique: You should have blown out the existing stairs. Its quite likely you spent too much time trying to build off of them. A clean start probably would have saved enough time to justify the demo.
Good work brother. Watched the driveway straight into this one. Keep up the great work. I just bought my own first house and watching your DIY projects is getting my hyped for the kitchen remodel I'm working on. Maybe I'll take a stab at the cabinets myself instead of buying them!
one way I've found to deal with that is to cut down the size of the center board so it's a little more narrow that the other two...ends up making a nice custom look and perfect overhang every time! (International Residential Code is 3/4 to 1-1/4 inches.)
@@mateostabio gotcha. Just fyi. Love your work man. This is some awesome DIY stuff. Was thinking of doing my own driveway hence how I ended up here. Ngl… changed my mind after watching all the work it took you to get it done
Not sure where you’re located but 2x’s can always be returned, so if you do a project like this, get extra, don’t worry about the cost, because you can return everything that’s not needed. Nice build.
I moved 12 tons of rock base and granite dust with a gorilla cart. The trick to dumping is not using the “dump” function of the cart. What you do is lift the handle all the way up and use it as a lever to tip the whole cart sideways. I love the Gorilla cart. It’s a beast if you use it creatively.
This is how i can get in my steps! Loved it! Shows a man in touch with the ladies in his life over 50! Wouldn't want you as a son in law because that would hurt your beautiful wife, but i would adopt you in a mili-second! Good job!
that is a beautiful deck but in my opinion you should not rely too much on the strength of screws but transfer the weight of the structure or any unforeseen weight to solid ground either by vertical supports on the corners or wherever can touch solid concrete underneath. You are doing great, I am learning along with you 😁
It looks fantastic! The front looks higher than 24", but it would be a great place to build a flower box to add to the aesthetics of the entry. Will there be walkway lights?
Love the DIY project. Worried about the deck. The timber on top the concrete step will rot out in a few years. Water won’t be able to escape. And the board screwed in the side of the concrete step will fail as the screws are not designed for side load. Should have put footings in the ground and build around the steps. Another video in a few years. 👍
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The ending was hilarious😂😂😂😂
the ending was really gee aye why
The mother-in law's reaction at the end is so genuine, it was so heart-felt, I love it
just LOOK AT IT
I feel bad for those who missed the ending - HER reaction had me laughing so hard I almost peed myself! NICE ONE!
@@MakerMentor Thanks man, Appreciate it! Glad you laughed good.
Reminded me of some TH-camr who used to say would you just look at it
@@ashikchowdhury1001 it’s the amazing Ed Bassmaster
I feel bad for those who watched the ending 🤣
Classic Mateo! Unexpected and loved it.
“Oh my favorite son in law” 😂 making me want to build something, good video dude!
You should! Glad thats whats your feeling after watching my videos!
Your mother-in-law is absolutely adorable and it’s so nice she’ll be able to get her steps in and speed walk! 😂
The end 😂 she’s so sweet. Rare for mother in laws these days
Next time, put plastic spacers between the wood and concrete so they don't touch. Concrete gets really wet, much wetter than wood can handle, so the wood will take damage faster and last a shorter time because of them touching.
If I ever did something like this DIY I can assure you there would never be a "next time" 😆
Unfortunately you’re right wet and cold conditions change the way the wood behaves. The wood can handle lot of water but screws won’t and dilatation will take all the space between boards.
Concrete is a moisture wicker
And he also forgot to protect the top of wood, where he made cuts for stairs. You can see white wood. This will ruin in a few years. Also, the connections between stairs and the deck looks pretty weak.
These stairs are outside, sometimes in the rain. Some concrete wetness doesn't matter.
Audience, mother in law had me in tears. You go Bro, job well done!!!
Just wanted to let you know that it's copper that tints wood green. The old pressure treated was a copper/arsenic mix but the color always came from the copper (copper solutions are bright blue in the lab until they oxidize!). Because people don't want green decks they developed the 'cedar tone' pressure treated, but you can still get pressure treated that is arsenic free that has that green cast.
No way! Amazing. Thanks for explaining
Wow, I am impressed with those sketchup skills. You were so fast.
Very very fast yes 😅😂
Thanks lol. A little masking in editing. It took about 30minutes. But i fast forwarded the screen part lol
@@mateostabioLol. I knew it! I was like what is going on. He's hitting like 2 buttons and flying through it.
@@mateostabio Yes I noticed this and thought it was a really nice touch of showing the process while briefly explaining. Would you just look at this, hahaha.
There are many DIY and "watch me do this and that" channels out there with hundreds of thousands of subs, and I believe this one will reach that and beyond. I'm hooked!
@@edwin4625 thank you!
A proper 'KELSO' wheelbarrow is the BEST wheelbarrow in the world.Wooden handles & plastic bowl.Loved Mother in law reaction. I know you feel like that inside.Allways great when the job is finished.Never forget m8, preperations the name of the game. Great job again.
If there was ever a video you wanted to watch right to the very end it's THIS ONE! Brilliant.
Fantastic video man, well done. Firstly...Sketchup is awesome for sure....second...I'm a lifelong tech professional and I've used it myself. I can't tell you how much I enjoyed seeing you use it like you were an NCIS OPs tech pushing random buttons while all sorts of crazy stuff happens on screen as you were nonchalantly talking to the camera lol...awesome! Lastly...the mother-in-laws reaction...the stuff dreams are made of! Her appreciation and ability to truly describe how she felt, the way she captured the feelings of gratitude with such appreciation and admiration. I'm so glad I stumbled across this video and for some reason decided to watch it through even though I'm refinishing hardwood floors and not even thinking of my horrible driveway, it's the stuff my youtube dreams have aspired to. Lastly, I honestly appreciate the hard work you all (especially the KIDS) put into the project, and the video...huge props dude! Keep learning, and keep inspiring!
@@reallifemtb thanks for this! Glad you enjoy it! Cheers
Oh my, so much work!!!!
But you missed a big step for long lasting deck... you need foam spacer between the wood and concreat. Sadly, this deck will roth faster as the concreat and wood are in contact with each other. Wood will never dry and create tons of moisture. Normaly your work would have last 15-20 years if your inlaws are on it to paint and maintain. But as the wood is touching concreat you will be lucky if it hold 10 years, even with great care.
Otherwise, very good job for the creation.
Just an FYI.. always treat the portions of the wood where the cuts are.. So no moisture gets easily into the wood and destoys all your hard work in a year. Mainly in places where you get frost this is important. This was really a DIY project.
Slightly shorten the life... sure. 1 year no. 5-10, maybe.
Amazing how vibrant and full of energy your mother in law is. Glad she loved your work!
Reading more comments, and I'm sorry I said anything critical. You're putting this content up for free and everyone is just telling you what to change. I enjoyed the video. Thanks for uploading.
I appreciate that
Mother in law 😂 had to watch her 3 times and laughed more each time... Love how she says your name too.❤
OK… another great video. I appreciate you showing the good, the bad and the ugly. Oh, and your mother-in-law is just so adorable. I hope she had a fab time in Italy and that she enjoys getting her steps in.
5:00 those sketch up skills tho!! Experienced lol
You even know how to go fast while looking away!?!? Absolutely epic, and definitely 100% completely real!...lol
lol, time lapse and masking, a little editing trick I wanted to try lol ;)
@@mateostabio haha yeah, those types of shots are so fun, because they can make it so funny
This shot was just subtle enough that I'm sure lots of people didn't even notice hahaha, love it
That reaction at the end was all worth it!!!
I am sure she is so proud of you!!!😂
@@hoofington7866 yea! Thanks!
Wherever your lumber comes in direct contact with the concrete you need a moisture barrier. Just like a bottom plate of a wall that sits on a concrete foundation. The lumber touching the concrete will rot much faster without a moisture barrier. Even though it’s treated lumber.
@@WoodyHayes614 yea. Totally right. I debated putting like a plastic shim or something to separate them, but went the lazy route. This deck is possibly temporary and is just a landing for the mailman and the amazon delivery guy lol. On the other hand might make for a great video in 10 years. If I think about it
I was thinking about that too. Also, that decking board used as a thin joist right at the door is going to trap a lot of water. There should have been some spacers under it to let water flow underneath it.
I am rebuilding my deck right now and wanted it to really last, so I spent about $200 on some 1-1/2" x 3" x 1/16" stainless steel mending plates on Amazon. They're under every piece of lumber that's bearing on concrete. Even my main ledger is spaced off the concrete foundation with big, fat, stainless fender washers. Trying to make this thing outlive me!
@@TysonSommer-DFWCP hahaha yea. I usually like to go above and beyond but this little deck was not one of them. That little entrance of the house is rotten lol. Itll probably be demolished and rebuilt in the next 10-20 years. We didn’t really care about the deck lasting as much as my other builds
@@mateostabio I hear ya. Gotta pick your battles!
Your mother in law is a beauty ❤😂😂
So cute that you and your MIL wear matching trainers 😊
Watched a few videos and you've got a lot of skills. A speed square is great for making quick perfectly straight cuts with the circular saw. Took me 7 years to get around to buying one and I really don't know why I waited so long!
"stepmom" saying "That's how I'm gonna get my steps in", just got me laughing hysterically. With that aside, very impressive mr Mateo. You are the epitome of DIY.
What you've done looks fantastic. People have probably mentioned it, but outdoor wood shouldn't be in contact with the ground or concrete or it'll rot after just a few years. It'll rot eventually, no matter what you do, but so much quicker when it's in contact with a permanent source of moisture. I don't think it should be too tough to fix, but it would be good to get ahead of it before it becomes an issue.
He better be her favorite son-in-law! Now he can use that in every family argument!! Excellent leverage!
Great job! I think you did an amazing job. My only gripe is there's no railing. She's obviously older and only aging up. That railing will probably come in handy more often than not and having some on the edge as well could also help with potential falls when coming up the stairs or out the door. If anyone slips or loses balance the only thing the can grab is the house or the dirt/pavers. Just want you and your family to be safe.
@@evicous9735 thx!
Not to mention if her insurance company ever came out to look at the house they'd make her put in a railing. Ask me how I know!
This is close to home. I just excavated 20,000 lbs of dirt in the process of installing a 20 x 20’ patio in my backyard. I bought a slightly different Gorilla cart and a two wheel, 8 cu ft wheelbarrow. The Gorilla cart is, exactly as you said, rated at 1200 lbs but impossible to move at 1/2 that. It was great for moving pavers (some weighed as much as 70 lbs) from the driveway in front around to the back. The wheelbarrow was also very heavy when full so I got used to not filling it up. The previous owners had covered the area with a multi level decking system the sprawled around the back of the house and in the process had buried the old steps partially in the ground. To get the patio in I had to first remove the steps.
@@fredericdudley6184 right on! Keep diy’ing! Thanks for watching
im being 100% honest here. that ending got me to subscribe.
On the corner of the deck closest to the house on the right side that the stringer is hung on, you should add the steel hanger/corners so you aren't entirely relying on screws running into the end grain of those short boards (the weakest type of fastening)
Running the short board along the house all the way from the step to the skirt board (thus making the screws perpendicular to the pressures of the deck and stringer) probably would have been enough but as is, I would address that super weak spot.
The rest of the build is fine tho
@@ldhroks yea thats a fair comment. Thanks! I was thinking of putting those stringer brackets on there. But figured it be strong enough for 2 little steps
What about water pooling on that top step?
I didn’t have a railing and the aesthetic is so much nicer but now that I am in my 70’s I need railing 😊
Awesome build. I thought when you cut pressure treated wood you need to treat that open cut edge or it will rot like a normal board since it’s not treated?
@@ryanmares692 yea, technically but as long as its not going to sit in water. Should be okay. Our goal is for it to last 10 years. I have a feeling itll still be standing in 20 years. Ill make a video about it in 2 years. 😂
Great job, man! Beautiful end result and a beautiful family as well! I would’ve loved to see your MIL’s reaction to that last part of the video, I was cracking up the entire time! Cheers from Brazil.
@@ProfGira brigado amigo!
Use a wheelbarrow with two wheels on the front instead of one wheel. You don't have to fight it so much trying to keep it from tipping over. You can put that energy into pushing it instead. Also the load is spread out on two wheels instead of one so you don't sink into the ground as much.
Your editing was great on the SketchUp. The reason I knew immediately was because I took the program class for my job. The company I work for owns SketchUp. EASY to learn and use. It is very intuitive. Great for concept design. I would have considered raising the deck flush to the door threshold, but I understand your desire to maintain maximum 24" drop. Note some cities require 20" max without railings. I would also recommend putting a bituminous tape over the top of the framing edge under the deck boards to protect from water damage. Really works to maximize the life of the framing.
@@billforest6666 totally and thanks!. Thats super cool that you work for them. So we get winters up here in Canada, and one rule in the books here is the deck or platform outside of the door has to be at least 4” below the door.
Someone else has probably said it but they make hangers for stair stringers to attach to your deck. The corner screws are going to split the wood out and sag over time.
Great work! Quick small pointer if you're interested. When making your perpendicular cuts with a skill saw, tilt your saw back at the end, and the blade will cut to the end without needing to pull out your jig saw. This saves a lot of time if you have to do a lot of those cuts..
Just an efficiency tip that will help you in all aspects, not just DIY. When you were cutting the stringers, you switch between the circular saw and jigsaw for each step. Think about the number of times you're picking up a tool or part and putting it down, that touch time adds up. Perhaps you could make all the circular saw cuts, then switch tools once to finish all the cuts with a jigsaw. Hope that adds some value to your projects!
@@420BraiseIt yea 100%. I figured it made more sense to remove the wood to make the piece overhanging a little lighter so its wouldn’t tip over
@@mateostabio totally makes sense. In manufacturing we would look at 3 things. Value added time, Non-value added time and non-value added but necessary. Increasing value added time doesn't offer nearly as much benefit as decreasing the NVA or NVABN time. In the end, it's not about "how can I be more efficient?" but "how can I reduce my inefficiency?"
Another tip: cut out one stringer, make sure it is correct; then use it as a template for the next two.
Gorilla makes a "hybrid dump cart" wheelbarrow that is honestly my most beloved companion as a mostly solo DIYer- give that one a try you probably won't be disappointed.
The ending man…😂😂😂. Love the double steps! What a great son in law!
Gotta say that your employer should consider themselves fortunate to have you working for them. You formulate a plan and follow thru very thoroughly. You half-assed nothing in the driveway/sidewalk plan and now you put the crown on the deal, a nice new entrance. Your mother-in-law probably feels the same about you as your employer should. Maybe he does. Not to mention the value of the home going up due to the upgrades you did. God bless. You have a wonderful family too.
@@BustedGeezerGarage thanks for the kind comment
Amazing job. I envy your work ethic. Also that ending was hilarious.
Great job bud only thing I would have added is Sealing paint everywhere you cut the treated lumber and some g tape or rafter tape on for longevity.
Keep it up your videos are awesome ! 😎
Good points!
Looks nice, but I hope that lumber on the concrete was rated for ground contact, not just pressure treated... and yes, seal any cuts and holes. (Cut n seal type product)
Hell yeah! Been looking forward to this! Thanks for sharing this with us.
We have green pressure treated wood here, we do not have red/brown pressure treated wood. The preservation method is the same, some just add dye to make it brown. Traditionally yes, it was heavy arsenic-based but the color change was always due to copper.
Interesting. Here it used to be green and have arsenic and it got banned. Now its all brownish. This piece was up in the attic of the garage so, i guess it was from before 2000’s
This whole episode all i could think about was all the dirt you hauled off making the driveway...thats how projects go, always that "if I would of thought of that sooner" moment
@@eubanks8085 tell me about it. Thats how I felt about it since my rookie mistake I think on day 6 or 7? And every wheel barrow here was a reminder of how silly that was lol. Im glad this happened, because I will never cowboy without a laser ever again and check levels everywhere!
@@mateostabio Also...wanted to say you did great work and everything came out amazing. Thanks for sharing and putting yourself out there, as we all know there are so many "experts" at the ready to criticize us DIYers.
Lol, I thought bout preserving topsoil about half an hour into the fist video. But that's 'coz I'm a dad (xer), and might have made similar mistakes in my youth 😂😂😂
Instant click, loved the paver driveway!
19" Rule - suggest Riser max at 7" and Tread depth at 12"...your 28" overall divided in two equals 14" treads with your Riser height being 3 equal dim. TBD
I watched the 1st video through now. Beautiful job!
I like what you did with the Sketch up part of the video ! Genius !
Top marks for endeavour , speaking just for myself it does seem a rather elaborate way of doing this
💯. If you want a simple deck just dig 4 posts lol
I've done quite a bit of hard labor on my property but your last video is far more than i could handle. Very impressive work!
@@nickbailey202 thanks!
Awesome job,you have a happy mother in law!
I would recommend framing with nails because of their superior tensile strength or at least adding nails after initial screws.
I'm glad she like it her reaction could've gone either way. 😂 Your mother in-law got some arms on her. Every son in-law wants to hear that they're the favorite. 😂
Ahaha! Iv'e called it! That the siding would need to be painted! Love the work youv'e done!
dumb question when you got rid of all the dirt from the driveway why didn't you keep enough to level the yard?
me a noob lol
Nice job and good idea to use the old concrete stairs as support. I think a wrought iron banister up and down the outside of the stairs and on the deck would look really nice!
Great video. Thank you. You are obviously a very hard worker. One critique: You should have blown out the existing stairs. Its quite likely you spent too much time trying to build off of them. A clean start probably would have saved enough time to justify the demo.
@@williammiller4786 perhaps your right. 😂
Awesome work, Mateo!
Well done!!! Such a nice project! Would’ve loved to see her actual reaction too. Betting she was in tears… or she should’ve been!
Awesome video. Well done! I love the ending and how you channeled your inner Ed Bassmaster! Just look at it!
Thanks!
Good work brother. Watched the driveway straight into this one. Keep up the great work. I just bought my own first house and watching your DIY projects is getting my hyped for the kitchen remodel I'm working on. Maybe I'll take a stab at the cabinets myself instead of buying them!
@@andrewadams530 I want to make a kitchen video soon. I didnt film much but I might just do like a story of what I did and how I designed it.
@@andrewadams530 you got this!
A couple of the quick grip clamps could be nice too for an extra pair of hands while making sure two boards are flush ,etc. while joining.
Great video! You do meticulous work! I admire that! Bravo!
@@gvario thx!
The ending was just pure comedy! I love it !!! Lol
Glad you enjoyed that!
Amazing job! Wow. I think I would add another front board on each step…that over hang might be too much. Don’t want folks to trip on the lip.
one way I've found to deal with that is to cut down the size of the center board so it's a little more narrow that the other two...ends up making a nice custom look and perfect overhang every time! (International Residential Code is 3/4 to 1-1/4 inches.)
I have a lot of projects, and I have a daughter. She is 5 years old already. Saw 2 boys in the patio video, they know how to build 😂
Her reaction has made it all worth it.
I would have put joist hangers on the steps, in time with the elements those angle screws will give, but overall great job.
ima say it, that deck aint going no where! nice work!
I am surprised you didn't add mounting brackets for the staircase 😮
you done great job i know how hard work that is love kids helping
@@liamobrian9642 thanks
This is awesome. Just note you need gaps in your deck. Will help preserve the wood and not let water pool
He did mention it was his mother-in-laws...
The boards here are kinda wet a little when you buy them and they shrink quite a lot.
@@mateostabio gotcha. Just fyi. Love your work man. This is some awesome DIY stuff. Was thinking of doing my own driveway hence how I ended up here. Ngl… changed my mind after watching all the work it took you to get it done
DUDE you killed it! JUST LOOK AT IT!
@@vinyldown8490 😂 thanks!
Not sure where you’re located but 2x’s can always be returned, so if you do a project like this, get extra, don’t worry about the cost, because you can return everything that’s not needed. Nice build.
I like that advice!
Railing are an old folks best friend!
Easy add on, she didnt want one
Duuuudddeeee! That looks awesome. I take it you MIL did not want to be on camera, LOL. I laughed the entire performance.
Looks good, but you forgot to treat the cut ends.
I.m glad you made it wider. Nothing worse than standing on the edge of the landing and opening the door without falling off.
@@dangatto8666 💯
I moved 12 tons of rock base and granite dust with a gorilla cart. The trick to dumping is not using the “dump” function of the cart. What you do is lift the handle all the way up and use it as a lever to tip the whole cart sideways. I love the Gorilla cart. It’s a beast if you use it creatively.
Not 12 tons. 12 cubic yards!
WOW, Nate Bargatze can build a deck as well as be super funny. 😆
Watched the 2 hour video leading up to this! Job well done!
Oh my goodness, another great build and video. Nice job!
I would have put in a ramp, stairs and I don't get along 😂 Looks amazing
This is how i can get in my steps! Loved it! Shows a man in touch with the ladies in his life over 50! Wouldn't want you as a son in law because that would hurt your beautiful wife, but i would adopt you in a mili-second! Good job!
@@AnitaLentz-i8x 😂😂 love it. Thanks for watching
You forgot the railing for the staircase 😊
Wow that kid grew up real fast! And you ran quick! We saw you afterimage!😊
Great job,well done!
Thanks
Looks Incredible Nice Job !
that is a beautiful deck but in my opinion you should not rely too much on the strength of screws but transfer the weight of the structure or any unforeseen weight to solid ground either by vertical supports on the corners or wherever can touch solid concrete underneath. You are doing great, I am learning along with you 😁
@@34Kuro thanks and i am learning from TH-cam comments. Cheers!
It looks fantastic! The front looks higher than 24", but it would be a great place to build a flower box to add to the aesthetics of the entry. Will there be walkway lights?
@@ejcastro9518 yes probably some solar lights. Its 20.5” high. And there will be plants and bushes along the deck so it wont feel high
Love the DIY project. Worried about the deck. The timber on top the concrete step will rot out in a few years. Water won’t be able to escape. And the board screwed in the side of the concrete step will fail as the screws are not designed for side load. Should have put footings in the ground and build around the steps. Another video in a few years. 👍
Very nice improvement
I love the we part
Great job as always. How did your mother in law like your interpretation of her? Are you going to do railings? Grass or flowers in the new soil?
Yes. Plants and bushes around the deck. No railing but if she wants some in the future, its an easy addition. Thanks!
You should double check the pitch on that pvc coming off the gutter to make sure you have enough fall for the water to not flow back.
Its working fantastic! You can check the next videoafter. I just finished it. Its amazing