How to lay a composite deck. Cut + Fix the deck. Final part of How to build a deck by Robin Clevett

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This video is about How to lay a composite deck. I am using a new wide plank from Composite Prime to build my deck outside my summer house in my garden.
I show you how I set out the job using some basic lined paper, then cut all the pieces needed to complete the deck, it was then a simple job to install the deck using the great clips supplied by Composite Prime
I show you how I mark and cut rips and scribes and the various tools that can be used for the job
I finished the deck perimeter with a matching flat fascia screwed to my structure
The job was really enjoyable and looks fantastic
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@llljustcallhimdave 3 года назад

Every time you said Composite Prime I couldn't help but think of the Transformers.

@anthonywhite721 3 года назад

Robin when I win the lottery will you come and build my house please

@Pistol_Knight 3 года назад

For those not comfortable with using a jigsaw upside down, buy some downcut blades

@darrennicholson9004 3 года назад

What a great finish, you must be really happy with that! One thing that composite is good for is absolutely destroying chop saw blades! Happy new year, cheers for some great vids this year! 👍🏼

@leeshilling7251 3 года назад

Awesome video. Guest appearance by a woodpecker at 23:19 . Just behind your head left hand tree :) HNY to you and yours Robin .

@ukconstruction 3 года назад

Hi Lee, thanks for spotting the woodpecker!! I didn't see him in the edit!! Thats made my day mate, happy new year

@jimmywalker6432 3 года назад

It’s so great to see a man take such pride in his work and striving for perfection. I learn so much from your videos and they encourage me to have a go! I’m in the market for a miter saw and I use the Milwaukee M18 range. Would you recommend a Milwaukee miter saw?

@ukconstruction 3 года назад

Hi Jimmy, the saw is a beast mate, amazing power from battery and with a 300mm blade it can tackle most jobs, I really like it!!! thank you for watching too!!

@andrewroberts6158 3 года назад

a dob is one of those words that you automatically know how much is needed

@RafaelGarcia-fz4xs 3 года назад

Robin Clevett You have passion and love for every single mm.

@jemo_hack 3 года назад

Love to see your work and skills, so much knowledge from a true pro, thank you! @RobinClevett just wondering how long did it take to finish this job...

@ukconstruction 3 года назад

Hi Jose, the whole job probably took about 7 man days to complete including the decking structure and frame, thank you for watching mate

@thepotterer3726 3 года назад

At around 1:00, there looks to be a Hornbeam that is compromised and leaning towards the house/deck - has anyone had a proper look at it?

@ukconstruction 3 года назад

This tree is a beauty and we do indeed monitor it on a regular basis, fortunately if it did fall it would miss any buildings!!!

@vicinglis3736 3 года назад

Morning Robin, compliance of the season to you all plus a word to your camera crew... excellent....... Been waiting for this one before making a final decision on our project, any discount code if we mention your site/sponsor only need 92 m2 ? Also my wife spotted the overlap fixing onto patio door sill ....like that.. We didn't see the woodpecker but my wife did notice your right boot may need replacing! lol. thanks Robin...... ...(.hope the woodpecker guys not a Building Inspector, would give me sleepless nights)

@ukconstruction 3 года назад

Hi Vic, I can probably get some sort of code or a contact for you to get a decent discount especially on the quantities that you need, maybe email me robin@ukconstruction.com Have new boots now!!!

@Hertog_von_Berkshire 3 года назад

Until I watched these videos, I didn't realise the extent to which a carpenter creates his own marking/cutting/alignment jigs. I have learned a lot.

@dougsinden6881 3 года назад

Robin is very anal with his jigs. But as he proves every time. It saves time in the long run

@anthonyharper5954 3 года назад

I’d like to see you get a torx bit in one of those clips in a few years time.. let alone a row of them to release a board 🥴

@extonville 3 года назад

Nice job! I sell Trex and Grono and have had a couple of horror comebacks recently due to poor installation. Will tell people to watch this first! 👍

@BarryPaffey 3 года назад

Nice job Robin, that looks very smart! Looking forward to some more video's in the New Year, all the best.

@ukconstruction 3 года назад

Happy new year!

@DelH555 3 года назад

The deck looks amazing & the colour is perfect, happy New Year to you & everyone

@ukconstruction 3 года назад

Happy new year!

@barringtonsmythe3464 3 года назад

You're a great advert for composite decking RC. Wouldn't have even considered it until now 👍👍

@jimcraiggeezer 3 года назад

Great job as always.. I did a massive composite decking job in the summer for a client in Essex.. Hottest time of the year.. And when I set out the deck and started laying the board the client wasn't happy about the big expansion gaps.. That was until the sun hit the boards and the gap disappeared.. You really need that gap.. Also I had to start about 6am so I could get a fair bit done before the sun and heat kicked in.. Cheers.

@dickdoc3337 3 года назад

Interesting Jim that is can expand that much would that be approx 5mm per board ?. What is the composite board like when water lays on top or gets wet is it like an Ice rink ? Another question about health what about off-gas unhealthy fumes thought that composite board can give VOC fumes even more when sun beats down (there is whole list of VOC that is unhealthy for you Cancer is one of them among others.)

@jimcraiggeezer 3 года назад

@@dickdoc3337 expansion is as per instructions.. It pays to follow the data sheet from your particular material.. I was surprised to see it expanding the full 5/7mm (it was 30c plus though) .the board I have used is a nonslip board but I have seen some algae in very damp and shady areas.. Easy to clean though... No idea about the voc sorry.

@crazycressy7986 Год назад

What about having your dec 150mm below DPC ? because of splash affect with rain

@AlexandLizzie-i8i 4 месяца назад

Hi Robin, I’m using this installation as my go to guide for installing some composite decking at home, albeit a much smaller area! One question I have is to do with the board placed on the bifold door sill at 25:24. I know you’ve left a 10mm gap between edge of the board and the door, but is water still able to drain out under that board despite it been stuck to the sill? I’m trying to get the same flush affect with the door threshold. Thanks!!

@tompirozek4490 3 года назад

I particularly like the gaps at the butt ends of each board, gives it a nice uniform dark line along the lengths and ends although I accept it was a necessity anyway for expansion, also like the way you have the grain running in opposite directions on each row, I spotted your attention to detail there Robin 👌

@jr5389 3 года назад

Who at his age has there name on there school jumper 😂 must b his product & company 😮............................🤪

@mattcartwright8272 3 года назад

I don't think you have enough pockets on those cargo trousers Robin! HNY and thanks for the content this year. I've learned a lot from all your tips and tricks and especially your attention to detail.

@ukconstruction 3 года назад

Glad you like them!

@Fouroaksred 3 года назад

Great video, superb workmanship as always and a real pleasure to watch. Naturally my thoughts turn to a project of this nature at my own home. And then I price it up.

@tomsmith9048 3 года назад

Lovely job I'm a bit old fashioned but I still like an external and internal mitre on my first and last row 🔨

@hb4519 3 года назад

Hi Robin, great video, I really enjoyed watching that. I built a composite deck a year ago with a similar layout to you. Question: Do you have an opinion on setting up a fall? I have found my boards stay perpetually wet, I suspect because they are perpendicular to the fall direction. I know they wont rot as they are composite, but nonetheless is annoying they are wet when the rest of the garden has dried up. I'm tempted to lift the deck boards up , nog it out at 400mm centres and then put them back in parallel to the fall, but would be great to get your thoughts.

@ukconstruction 3 года назад

I did Run some limited falls but my deck is elevated and gets a decent breeze across it so the water seems to dissipate fairly quickly, sounds like your Idea to switch the direction may be a nice idea fro you, just more work!!!!

@shaunglendinning 3 года назад

Happy New Year Robin. Really enjoy your videos. Looking forward to seeing more in 2021. Cheers till next year 😁

@ukconstruction 3 года назад

Happy new year!

@MylesGascoyne 2 года назад

Hi Robin, I've looked through you're Amazon shop but can't find the tape you're using. Can you send a link? Thank you.

@maheshchauhan9290 6 месяцев назад

great video but some close up on the detail work would be better i.e. the clips and the screwing of them.

@aaronharris5275 3 года назад

I did a Google search for deck tape and guess what came up! Yes you guessed it 1980s cassette players! What is the brand of that black foam type tape you are using Robin?

@thepotterer3726 3 года назад

My Brother had a 2ft wrecking bar, it was blue and beautiful to use, all he could remember was it was made in Sweden, so I did a search for 'swedish wrecking bars', one of the results was a Swedish girls ice hockey team who went on a rampage in a bar.

@thepotterer3726 3 года назад

It was a Tove wrecking bar BTW.

@chrismorris9396 3 года назад

Did you fill in the facia screws after?

@malcolmcroll7556 3 года назад

Robin a true tradesman only the best to work with ;

@andyb3331 3 года назад

Robin, firstly i am a carpenter with 25 years experience, really enjoy watching your vids - the big question i have is --- whats the music at the beginning of your video?? i love it !!!

@smiffy3953 3 года назад

Andy B. Click on the link in the description to bensound.com and download the track called Dreams. Enjoy and stay safe.

@ukconstruction 3 года назад

Hi Andy, the music is by Benjamin Tissot (also known as Bensound) and the track is called Dreams, thank you for your comments mate

@R08mky 3 года назад

I've been waiting on this part for a while. Having used composite prime myself I was curious about your fascia/close off detail. I personally found the clip system frustrating, I've used better. The boards themselves were of nice quality but the fascia system I also found frustrating. The finished job was nice but it's not my favourite system to use (ultrashield is the system I usually recommend)

@molydood 3 года назад

just checked out ultrashield - the system looks identical to the composite prime system so not sure I understand why you prefer it?

@R08mky 3 года назад

@@molydood the clip system, the screws are already inserted into the clip (they also do a 1mm spacer aswell) also they have a locking clip (1 per board) that stops any unwanted creep/expansion. The boards themselves aren't massively different but I've had far less problems (dare I say better quality) with the ultrashield. They have changed there facia boards recently to the thinner style of composite prime but a much broader board (170 if I remember correctly) it's also double sided, both sides have grained finish but one is a much deeper grain

@molydood 3 года назад

@@R08mky ok cool, thanks. they dont do anthracite so will probably not work for me but appreciate the reply

@R08mky 3 года назад

@@molydood no anthracite, the heritage is a very light grey and what they call grey is very blue

@jimmymorgan3324 3 года назад

THOSE. GROUND TIMBER,S YOU USED ‘ WILL “ NOT LAST-LONG, PRESUME YOU ARSELLING THEHOUSE,

@ukconstruction 3 года назад

Hi Jimmy, none of my timber is in contact with the ground, my structure in supported off the ground with large ground screws

@dunes7 3 года назад

It is my dream to have a house custom built, that dream house would be even better if it was built by you Robin :)

@Time2Wonder70 3 года назад

Exterior decking is starting to look like interior flooring now! This is the future! 😄

@michaelm5601 2 года назад

I am watching from the US, what in the black liner material that you. Have on the top of your joices ? Please give me the trade name. It looks amazing, I can see the benefits. Thank you Robin. Great work!

@mikehall6433 3 года назад

Great film yet again Robin. Whats the Matabo track saw like? I'm looking at getting my first one. I'd love the Festool but can’t justify the price. I was looking at the Makita 240v

@pcranebmw 3 года назад

Beautiful job Robin. Excellent product. Time for a beer.

@ukconstruction 3 года назад

It sure is!

@jenniferdavis9620 3 года назад

hi robin Jamie Davis here, reached out a month ago and asked if i could come and work with you in the new year, im in the process of looking for a professional MITRE saw and i have noted on my research how light the cordless Milwaukee 305mm is compared to Makita, i would like to know your genuine feedback of this saw as im really interested in this product, any feedback would be much appreciated

@Mushyboy007 3 года назад

Don’t you leave that landing light on buh, you’ll have a 707 in ya front room right quick....

@richardsedorski1206 3 года назад

What a pleasure to watch wish I could afford your skills have a good new year.

@derekmanning7760 3 года назад

Hi Robin, what tape have you used on top of the joists please, I've watched all 3 videos on your decking but you don't mention the name of the product. Many thanks.

@garethcarberry7516 3 года назад

How much per m2 should I be charging to fit composite desks? I've herd around £50 per m2 but I'm not sure if that's right 🤔

@cullylad9 2 года назад

Why no expansion gap at the mitred corners of the side trim boards. Surely these will expand the same as the deck boards?

@kroozer5215 3 года назад

Ahh watching the master at work is always a great pleasure - Enjoy Robin

@DavidBrown-pr6kj 3 года назад

Been looking forward to this! Saved for later once the kids are a sleep.

@danielgarratty6004 3 года назад

Hi Robin I’ve been looking at composite decking products and have chosen the same as you as it is made with an oak flour, Could you reply to see how your decking gaps have weatherd as my neighbours has shrunk a mile but he has used a cheaper product. Regards

@messenger8279 3 года назад

Did consider "Ecodeck" here in Australia. However it looks like brown plastic and has no character. It will also become scuffed and dull. That reason plus the concerns here as a fire risk. The whole deck could turn into a boiling hot mass of molten plastic. Not sure if that is fire proof as you can get a fire resistant option. Anyway it looks neat and matches the house nicely. I ended up using a hardwood Merbau. Its fire rated and lasts forever if properly cared for.

@neilbailey5996 3 года назад

Great videos. What is the dark board you have sitting vertically around the perimeter. You put decking facia against the top half and think the intention is to have soil for plants up against the lower part. What specifically is this ? Looks good and provides barrier between joists and soil. Thanks

@craighartley551 3 года назад

Hey rob I saw one problem with the fixing ,did you use the 2/1 untreated. If not you have an acheless

@MikeLeePhoto 3 года назад

We call it Ekodeck here in Aust . We are in lockdown again here and still cannot get our new pool Ekodeck & Pool fencing to be done. However this video gives us a great idea what our job will look like (when it eventually happens!)

@whitefields5595 3 года назад

Good vid, good detail ... HOWEVER, should have staggered the joints throughout the build. Same as on yachts, Random butt-ends look neater than joints in a line as that exaggerates the black-lining. On the narrower section you have no joints at all, so irregular pattern.

@les0nick 3 года назад

Wouldn't facia also need expansion gaps? Let's see the it's joins after summer. Great job though!

@patrickmoloney2628 3 года назад

Hi Robin, great video.. BTW what is plastic plywood?

@greatestgunner 2 года назад

3rd time watching this, and the skill builder series of your home - top quality work and products

@brenthanson1368 3 года назад

True professional a joy to watch

@ianpluves 3 года назад

Awesome job Robin. Love the attention to detail and the pre planning which made the job look a lot easier than it actually was. Happy New Year to you and your family. Stay safe.

@paultweed134 3 года назад

Absolutely beautiful

@peterc3228 3 года назад

Downward cutting jigsaw blade would be good for cutting in the scribes. Great videos, keep up the good work. Pete 👍

@bridgetmccracken6945 2 года назад

Hi Robin can you tell me the name off the tape you used for to protect the frame for your decking please. Thanks.

@abarbashir4236 2 года назад

Fantastic finish Rob. I am currently planning my composite deck and having watched this I have a query I hope you (or anyone else!) can shed some light on. Numerous carpenters have advised me against levelling my deck above the bifold door cill like you have done here and how I plan to do it. I really want a level flush finish like this. I am being told it is not good for drainage of water? I am thinking what their problem is when the cill is obviously watertight, the water can drain through the expansion gap and down underneath the decking. Surely???! Also. The polymer adhesive you use, how does that cope when the board expands under the sun? I love watching your videos - such great attention to detail and always calmly and well explained. Keep up the good work!

@jackoneil4164 3 года назад

I did not know Metabo made a plunge saw. How is it?

@ukconstruction 3 года назад

Its fairly new Jack, its a really nice piece of kit mate 66mm depth of cut and its cordless too!!

@bigdog7658 2 года назад

Give ya one tip. Before cutting the boards lay them all out on a flat surface exposed to the same conditions. These boards are prone to expansion so when stacked in the sun you might go for a break, come back and cut the top board which has expanded in the heat and then cut the others to the same length. Issues when they all return to the same temperature...

@martinclarke6209 3 года назад

Hi Robin, loved the series relating to your Decking. Great detailing and learned numerous tips. Quality work and very inspiring! Keep safe and Happy New Year.✊

@luckyhewa6849 2 года назад

@NibbleTV 3 года назад

Hi great information here and looks amazing. I heard these are quite slippery in the wet. Can you comment on the performance please?

@paulyoull5472 3 года назад

Another first class job Robin. Your attention to detail is first class. You mention under cutting with the jigsaw... have you ever tried the laminate blades which cut the opposite direction and in theory allow to use the jigsaw on top of your material? Just wanting to know if they’re any good????

@Oggmiestergeneral 3 года назад

Really helpful video Robin 👍 Just a thought, why not use a jigsaw blade with the teeth oriented the other way thus cutting from the top would be possible? Thanks

@julianthornton9076 3 года назад

Hi Robin, loving the deck, I am about to do my first composite deck & the instructions say to screw the nosing down & then mention that you should only fit one screw per board for expansion & contraction which seems a bit of a contradiction, you have fixed your vertical trims with plenty of screws is it just the decking that needs 1 screw only? glad I watched the content, looks brill.

@neilbowser6359 3 года назад

Cracking job. I was just wondering what happens to the fascia boards as the decking structure expands and contracts? The decking boards can move a bit in the clips, but the fascia is screwed to the structure.

@kong.615 3 года назад

I am new to the composit deck.. The slider, does that come with the deck or you have to buy them separately?

@derekmanning7760 Год назад

Hi Robin, did you have a slope on it please?

@michaelanderson6625 3 года назад

Great channel

@derek4dragons 3 года назад

Hi Robin, where did you get the silicone gun from please?

@aftab7711 3 года назад

I like how the boards are placed with opposites facing grains per row. The smallest details 👌 Happy New Year to you and the team

@ukconstruction 3 года назад

Happy new year!

@Thecabbagedog 3 года назад

Just a question, when you scribed the board up against the aluminum joinery, shouldn't that have been a 15mm spacer or am I missing something? Love your work by the way.

@davidelliott5843 3 года назад

Could you set the red shims on dabs of mastic? Or even use a small screw on the centre? I’m thinking if you ever need to remove the edge trims all shims should stay put & not get lost. Worth the bother?

@CheckFred 3 года назад

Luvvly-Jubbly ........... Good enough for Indoors :-)

@johngalt6800 3 года назад

Robin, I was wondering if the scribe was in a void or in the solid web of the board, and if a thinner edge could be affected by Freeze/ Thaw cycles as the deck ages and sealers develop pinholes or gaps.

@umonkee Год назад

Helpful tip is drill at the corner of your cuts for nice finish and prevents possible break point

@disklamer 2 года назад

Brilliant job, quite the picture! Having done some repairs on a composite decks, first off you really do need the support structure to have the proper spacing or everything will sag. Secondly be super certain about how you manage the water flow, runoff, gaps etc, because these boards will wick moisture into to your structure like nothing else. Third the varieties I've seen can warp pretty badly when there are large temp/moisture differences, I would definitely use more than enough clips to hold it all down. Getting a board out after several years is doable, but with all the accumulated crud and the boards having gotten warped, I ended up having to pick up a whole area in order to fix it. Still, very doable but replacing an individual board is not super feasible.

@connieroberts5368 3 года назад

Why does he need to cut 3600 boards? 12 x 300mm joist = 3600mm

@ukconstruction 3 года назад

Hi Connie, as a Carpenter I never rely on the ends of material that is supplied to be perfect or undamaged so I always allow to trim a little off, also here where I have runs that are over two and a half boards long with different start and stop points allowing for the building perimeter and using a joint that lines up means that there will be cut boards, sometimes we can work to standard lengths, hope that helps and thanks for watching!

@malcolmbale9566 2 года назад

Great job, dark border around the outside I think would of looked nice!👍🏻

@mikefisher9992 3 года назад

Thanks for a very informative video. I have noticed on a number of RU-vid channels that professionals like yourself use what appears to be a long handled hammer, is this a modern trend or is it a tool specific to a certain element of your trade.

@dannymassive 3 года назад

What made you decide to go for a hollow board over a solid core board? Interested as I was under the impression solid core was superior for durability?

@autube100 3 года назад

Hi Robin. Thank you for your video's . They've been extremely helpful. I have used 6 x 2's in the past but always put noggins between the joists to stop the twisting. What's the reason you haven't on this tutorial. Many thanks

@stun9771 3 года назад

Nice job Robin....PS, I think the saying is ‘Stay Tuned’....lol...

@jackellisonuk 3 года назад

Can't believe you set the posi joist on your bench upsidedown 😜

@marshp3 3 года назад

Wow looks great... not sure how this video could get a thumbs down..

@chrisrichardeagland 3 года назад

Great video, Robin. Very smart job, well done. Thank you.

@BrasherFox 3 года назад

Great stuff Robin but why not rather than grasses around the edges, Bee Bombs!! may take a tad longer to establish but would look great in a few years, and it would help all those busy bees.

@derek4dragons 3 года назад

Would it be better to use a drill driver with a clutch to stop overtightening?

@markdyballuk 7 месяцев назад

autumn arrived with a shedload of leaves between part 3 and 4!

@markdyballuk 7 месяцев назад

you're a bloody artist Robin, a real pleasure to watch

@malcolmwilliams3968 3 года назад

Great. Just wondering if at the entrance/exit point there will be steps, and if so will they be in composite? What doesn't always come across is that your ordered way of laying out and cutting etc. is not only giving a quality finished job, but probably quicker as well. If stage 1 is correct stage 2 is much easier etc. True craftsman. Keep it up.

@murraystewart8472 3 года назад

24:15 - lovely bit of subliminal Hikoki advertising, Robin. You're ok with me, they're really good tools. Great channel and series of instructionals. I'm going with this system as a result of what you've said. Top notch. ps is a dob a recognised unit?

@ukconstruction 3 года назад

Hi Murray, thanks for watching, Hikoki are great tools I have been running the 18v range for a couple of years and really pleased with the results too

@TimLord12 Год назад

Hi Robin, question. How do you overcome the expansion of the facia panels. I see you just used stainless screws, but not allowing for expansion on hot days. I have a similar project coming up, but here in Oz, where the expansion on any form of composite is huge 5/8 mm on 5.4 lengths on hot sunny days.

@ukconstruction Год назад

Hi Tim, we generally have mild temperature swings either way here in the UK and the boards are only 3.6m, I tend to try to still maintain a gap between but joints wherever possible as the boards do as you suggest expand and contract a fair bit we leave about 5mm gap on joints and where I mitred the facia boards on the external corners I kept these touching, I did notice that they did push against one another in the heat but then settle back when the temperature settled, it is a really good thing to plan for the expansion in line with any manufacturers guides, good luck with the project... ping me a pic on instagram when done!!!

@alreadynuked 3 года назад

It's a shame there aren't clips to hold the sidings on rather than screw through the composite boards.

@ianhorner9978 3 года назад

Very nice job Robin. Can you tell me where you sourced the dark grey facing to the sides of the deck I think you called it plastic plywood. Wishing you and your family Healthy, Happy and Prosperous New Year.

@ukconstruction 3 года назад

Hi Ian, the product is called Stokboard by a company called Filcrhis, Happy new Year mate

@gareths3758 3 года назад

Hi Robin, amazing job. Loved watching you work. I noticed there were a couple of bits of work done between vid 2 & 3, most notably an extra board booted to and spaced 10mm from the original board on the longer fascia front. Just wondered why that extra board was added? Cheers!

@zamur16 3 года назад

Super videos Robin. I came across your Channel via SkillBuilder during Lockdown in Ireland and I have to say your videos have be a life saver! Look forward to many more in 2021! Happy Safe and Healthy New Year!!

@haroon420 3 года назад

Robin, can you explain a bit about drainage? Your joists seem to be touching the ground at certain points. Will they not be damp? Don’t think you addressed drainage in your four videos. Thanks

@ukconstruction 3 года назад

Hi Mate, my frame is at least 150mm from the ground at the closest point, if I was making contact with the ground I would use class 4 treated timber as this is manufactured to be in contact, my frame is completely suspended on ground screws