my first vid. I am a carpenter and do a lot of deck work. I think you guys are great. Very stylish. Only thing I would add is I make sure to use ledger screws when attaching. Back in the day we'd use leg bolts instead. And when I install flat blocking I always cleat them underneath for structural support. A bit of extra work but worth it. You guys do absolutely beautiful work for sure. Thanks for the vid.
I run a small side business building decks, porches and pergolas etc. This channel is the shit and I’ve became a way better organized human after seeing how you plan things out. It literally makes the project fly by
Learned so much about custom framing in this video. Ant is def. a fantastic addition!! And... I always try and surround myself with ppl. that are smarter than me!! That's why I became friends with you Bud😂👍💯. Hoping all is well, Dirty Jersey out!!
Let's add on the lack of room for movement and the fact that all those load bearing insets are only supported by toenails. But these guys didn't design it, they're doing the best they can.
@@THEpremieroutdoor ive done some more research - your blocking makes total sense to me now. I build decks with wood decking but starting to get into composite, Im understanding the blocking/bridging is more important for composite especially number of stair stringers for composite. Appreciate the vids you guys got a good business going hope its super profitable man
For the flat blocking, do you use any type of flashing over those areas? Is there any reason to be concerned about water coming through the composite decking and sitting on the flat blocking?
Yup, you definitely want to use flashing tape over any flat blocking like this! In one of the upcoming videos I’ll show what we use before the decking goes down
Amazing content! thank you so much for posting. I have been learning so much from your videos! Had a quick question. I am building a ground level deck..18" in height. Is it ok for me to connect joists from the ledger board to the beam with screws on the other end, as opposed to resting the joists on top of the beam that you usually see with high level deck?
Not impress yet, I am impressed at how difficult you say all of this is. Great sell job I must say. Been doing this for 5o yrs or so, your nail trick is one that most pros know. So keep it in your pocket Just saying RC
Thanks for the input Ron, there’s a small possibility that a few people watching have slightly less than 50 years experience, so maybe they’ll find some new tricks 🙄
At the 5:36 mark, over your right shoulder, why is there a plumber framing under the window? It has to be a plumber because farmers don't show nearly that much butt crack! So, I nominate the guy under the window to now in any upcoming videos be referred to as "Crack". Good video, except for too much skin being shown.
Quit watching after seeing the standing water and an electrical cord lying in it. With no effort to grade the earth before building the deck, the homeowner can plan on having a perfect breeding ground for mosquitoes. Just a suggestion to viewers - don’t make a habit of following people who don’t know what they are doing.
Downspout used to terminate right on the ground at the corner of the house. We extended it to dispense on the outside of the deck and the problem was solved
