“Thats a nice fit”. Biggest understatement ever. Thats a f***ing beautiful fit. Always such amazing perfection

@hammerdick82

Жыл бұрын

@@Kevin-mp5of Negative nancy, you only post spiteful negative stuff on their channel. Stop watching and go away.

@johnredcorn8294

Жыл бұрын

Good call hammerdick

@hammerdick82

Жыл бұрын

@@johnredcorn8294 Not sure if this is intended to be satirical or laudatory.

@TheChupacabra

2 ай бұрын

@@hammerdick82it’s both, hammerdick

Anyone taking on this project themselves should add flashing that goes behind the siding and over you ledger board. The way they showed you here has all of the water from the siding shedding directly on the ledger. You don't want that to be the first board that rots.

@vladyerus

2 ай бұрын

Yeah my inspector just noted that on my presale. Wish I would have known originally

@kristopherbuchanan974

Ай бұрын

I literally came on here to say the same thing about the flashing. American wood council recommends flashing past the joist hangers as well. And the lag bolts attaching the ledger should be 1/2”. I’m not a professional or anything i’ve just been reading haha

Ive spent many Sunday afternoons as a child falling asleep to this TV show. Something about the vibes of the show is just so relaxing to me.

What a privilege and cherished memory of a lifetime to have the old guard TOH legend Tom Silva helping you with building your deck. I've always admired his seemingly boundless expertise that comes from 50-some years of practical know-how and applied fieldwork. He makes it all look easy but it surely isn't. You're the man Tommy!

@sangoir

7 ай бұрын

Is it important to have gravel under the deck?

Even after 40 years of doing this, Tommy ALWAYS teaches me something NEW. Gorgeous deck, both in design and execution. Thank you for this video.

7:19 don't do that Tommy knows better. Pressure treated lumber varies as much as 5/8 of an inch in height. Each hanger needs to be set to account for that. The best practice is to toe nail each joist then install the hangers after

@running_rich

Жыл бұрын

Yes I learned that the hard way and never did it again!

@scotttovey

Жыл бұрын

When you run a snap line that is level all the way across as Tommy did, and you position the top of the board to that snap line, the top of the board is level all the way across.

@dosadoodle

Жыл бұрын

@@scotttovey My read of Justin's comment is that the joist hanger bottoms need to be adjusted to reflect the specific board being placed, so the single cutoff block used won't be a good gauge of where the joist hangers should be placed. Am I misunderstanding?

@scotttovey

Жыл бұрын

@@dosadoodle If he had been that specific and clear, neither of us would have commented.

@scotttovey

Жыл бұрын

@@dosadoodle I went to the time he posted, you are correct.

Looks like their deck will be worth more than their house, with all that ipe

@michaelcarroll991

Жыл бұрын

I was thinking the same thing. Also all those dove tails. That's deck all in all probably cost around 50 to 70 thousand $

@WoogieboogieOG

Жыл бұрын

“If we were gonna do that in the field that’s a lotta work, so we had the manufacturer do it” for 178$ a board….

@corssecurity

Жыл бұрын

@@WoogieboogieOG labour costs. The manufacturer can dip dozens of boards, or spray them in a rotating drum in seconds. And if out in the field it should rain?

@sethholston6128

Жыл бұрын

Ipe?

@allentoyokawa9068

Жыл бұрын

@@corssecurity labor*

I been watching Tom for awhile now. He makes the most complicated project seem easy. When he explained things very simple and straight forward!

With respect and my comment is based on my experience as a business person involved with building decks for residential homes. I found that if one mounts the final, what I call a fascia board to finish off the steps or face edge of a deck that that facia board should be overlapped on top by the last top deck board. not as you have applied. And most often you can buy that last board with a smooth edge or without a grove to complete this part of the project. Biggest or main reason is that after a year or so dirt, sand, tree seeds, organic material in general gets in between this final exposed edge. It is even worse for composite material which under the sun will flex outward most times leaving an edge again susceptible to gathering dirt or sand, etc. Then seeds start to grow in that grove leaving a yearly task of cleaning out that exposed grove. Once experienced I changed my application to measure the top board requirement and cutting the first board at the house edge to accommodate a 1/2 inch overlap at the fascia end. Just saying.

Tom is a pleasure to watch every time. He is that uncle I wish I had!!

It is great pleasure to watch ASK THIS OLD HOUSE and TOM SILVA.

A classic plumbers lament, lol, brings a smile every time I hear it 😄

@AVB2

Жыл бұрын

I have seen that "a classic plumber's lament" a hundred times with Tom in a bathtub surrounded by a big bunch of other bath tubs, but I don't get it. What is "a classic plumber's lament?"

@salvadorsepulveda6415

Жыл бұрын

@@AVB2 What can go wrong will go wrong

Mr.Silva best contractor ever 👍🙏

It took a Portuguese guy , Tom Silva to show how a true professional and experienced carptender can build a deck. Well done Tom.

Silva does great work! 👍👍👍

@Guardducks

Жыл бұрын

Kevin taught him all he knows. Lol or was it the little kids who learn quickly ?

@paulsmith9341

Жыл бұрын

@@Guardducksthat should have taken a day or two. I remember when Kevin came on. I was thinking wtf this guy was doing among giants but he grew on me.

Ayyyye, full episodes. Let's go 💪🏽👍

@Goofmaxxin

Жыл бұрын

LFG!!! 💪🦅

Man Tom is one hell of a craftsman. I know it’s just a simple deck, but it was done beautifully and will last a lifetime. Love those banisters, and the Brazilian Ipe turned out great with the stain.

Man, they have great soil there. That dirt looked like top soil that I have to pay for

@stevehamman4465

Жыл бұрын

Haaaaa,, right,,, thinking the same thing! Need to box it up and sell it on line!

@scottslotterbeck3796

Жыл бұрын

In East Sacramento, the soil is about 12" deep, then you hit hardpan. Basically sandstone. A bear to get through. Some places 100' thick. I used that the my advantage though, under the house. Just dug post holes 2 foot down to the 5' thick hardpan, jacked up beams, and leveled the house. House now sits on stone.

Always loved watching this old house, always does a class A job.. Beautiful job on the new deck..

There’s something very satisfying about watching this guy work. Great pro

Tom Silva, nuff said! I used to watch him as a teen, 54 now and still admire his problem solving gift.

The young lady is fearless! Good to see.

That was awesome to see the homeowners teaming up with Tommy to get it built! Great job!!

The watch the art of perfection

Looked like the home owners hadn't done a lot of wood work, but they were game to try. Great workmanship .

Wow great job Tommy.

Tom. Get yourself a ratchet and socket. 😂 Just busting chops. Love This Old House

If I could be half the craftsman of Tommy!

Mmmmm, Brazilian hardwood. Super sustainable.

As usual, amazing and infuriating. Tommy has a tool and solution for everything! Incredible. Great episode, I learned a lot.

Ironwood on the deck - pretty awesome That’s a very handsome design as well

@scottslotterbeck3796

Жыл бұрын

Not readiy available in California.

I like this show. PBS introduced a lot of quality ideas and shows to my life over the years. Thank you

fantastic design and build proces.

Favorite episode guys.

Great Work!!!

Such a great a video. Absolutely one of the best.

Deck worth more than the house. Love it!

Ipe is rainforest wood. Buy thermally modified decking instead - it's more sustainable. Otherwise, I love the care these homeowners put into the design... and it's priceless to have the This Old House help bring the idea to life.

LMAO 🤣. What building inspector! After you get a permit you never see them again 😆

@scottslotterbeck3796

Жыл бұрын

Depends. In Sacramento, a roof permit is just a way to make money. Same with a water heater permit.

Wow, ipei boards. Those are so expensive and beautiful. Amazing work

If you are in a wildfire area, you want to make sure that nothing like leaves accumulates under the deck to burn and take your house. Maybe some screens behind the skirting they put in.

Outstanding video.

We have a 28 year old ipe deck which I have let age. It is structurally as sound today as it was 28 years ago. If it had been a covered deck I’m convinced it would have maintained the natural wood staining. I used deck hangers eliminating all fasteners on the walking surface.

clearly on the Cape based on the soil...Go about 50 miles east and you can't use that auger machine. All by hand with a spud bar. Tommy is a master though.

Good job Tommy

Always loved watching this old house, always does a class A job.

I don’t see how he does that it’s amazing. Good job.

@Guardducks

Жыл бұрын

Sperience Sony sperience.😉

Backfill around the concrete forms with limestone and use the removed soil for a raised garden bed or compost pile.

I like to lay out all the deck boards convex-side (or future convex side) up and jigsaw-puzzle the order and orientation to get minimal gaps. That way you're not fighting the natural curves (and shapes - some will vary slightly in width along the length) when you install them.

Amazing video!

Awesome layout procedure. Great consulting the local Code enforcement official. The ledger nailing was sketchy. Recommend consulting a professional here. Structural screws are recommended. The direction perpendicular to the ledger is important as well. This requires a look at the house floor framing to insure it is sufficiently connected providing a load path into the deck diaphragms.

Tom is a master wow

My heroes!! 😘

the man is a living legend

@corssecurity

Жыл бұрын

Master carpenter

awesome love to learn the skill

We are in the process of building a new home,and you guys give me so many ideas.I love your programs. Do you have any ideas on front doors,l am thinking of having some glass. I will be happy,and thanks to all of you,great program ❤❤❤

When Tommy is building anything it's just like 🧈 👍👍

When I built my 14 x 16 deck, I put the 4 x 6 beams right on top of the posts. Deck is now 39 years old, and still works great. The ratchet to straighten the railing post was clever.

I like this kind of videos, thakns

I really wanted to see what type and method Tom used for ledger board flashing, but didn't see it in the video.

I want a "Tommy" deck, too. Tommy built, Tommy approved. Never goes out of style.

terrific

Nice fit no kidding I only wished I could get something that close

Beautiful job on the new deck.

Great video Kevin….

Old Tommy still at it!

In my next life I wanna come back as Tommy👍🏻

More videos like this please!

Great to see Tommy doing his thing! Great LOOKING deck, but man that angled step, what a hazard. Not to mention the loss of usable space.

@billymacktexasdetective5827

Жыл бұрын

How is that step dangerous? I'm interested to hear your theory...

Well great work really great work to the homeowners that's a beautiful deck I really love it beautiful thank you for sharing

thank you. I have a question, wasn't the expandable bolt that was inside the concrete short?

thats a beautiful job, i wish to to that in romania too, but here is all concrete....wood is beautiful

Dam good job Tom Sam

Very cool thanks !$

Thanks lots of on-site Bl

@bibialladin9026

2 ай бұрын

❤❤❤❤my favorite program on TV

ask this old house show cases the true master tradesman/craftsman!

I would have covered the PT beams with the same Grace Tape that was used on the house and the same with all the joists. I know they're PT, but it really saves the top of that lumber.

@johnlevis2084

Жыл бұрын

That is absolutely correct. Anyone who has demoed a deck will see the rot at the nails or screws. Tommy, Tommy--Can't pre mount joist hangers since the lumber always vary in size up to 1/4 inch

"I think you'll really enjoy using this deck 5 times a year."

20:14 No man can resist the tug and pull just to make sure it is tight. NO MAN!

If you don't already know it, you need to use specialized joist hanger nails. They are beefy but not long, since they only have to hold to the 2x material. Might not have been obvious when they were going in. Hand nail or use powered nailer as shown.

@calicoasting

Жыл бұрын

Tito's......

@Guardducks

Жыл бұрын

Would 16 penny nails be too long?

@customrenovations4363

Жыл бұрын

I’m surprised they never even used hurricane ties. Standard for all my decks no matter the size. Also never saw any sealing of the pressure treated ends.

@running_rich

Жыл бұрын

@@Guardducks No problem if nails are longer (16d=3 1/2" long, 0.148" dia. shank), and stick out past framing member, unless for some reason they would be visible past the finished deck and would be a hazard for tripping, cutting someone, or catching on something moving.

@driveman6490

Жыл бұрын

@@customrenovations4363 no lateral tension ties to secure the deck joist in and through to the house floor joists as well.

A more recent practice I’m seeing is using zip tape or flashing tape on top of the joist and beams to prevent them from rotting on the top.

Nice

Why do they need the vertical 6x6 posts? They have a truck coming in to pour the concrete for footers and the forms are tall enough to just fill them a bit higher and make concrete columns. The deck is low enough that it wouldn't be using unreasonable amounts of concrete to do it that way. 3 ft below the ground and 3-4 ft above and that's all you need. Some shims to level the beams and you've just saved a ton of labor. Probably saved a bunch of cash too. Is it against code or something?

All lobstahs on deck

Wow ❤️❤️❤️❤️

I've recently seen suggestions to use waterproof tape along the top of deck beams to increase their longevity by preventing water from sitting directly on the top of the joists. I think the consideration is also that the water isn't then held tightly by the decking against the beams, which would accelerate rot.

@jesseyoung9654

Жыл бұрын

We use a product called "protectadeck" in Australia. Basically a rubber strip that runs along the top of a joist.

@AStanton1966

Жыл бұрын

I've got a 25-year-old cedar deck built on PT framing without that waterproof tape. Deck is still standing and doing well.

@h2s142

Жыл бұрын

Much of deck structural damage is hidden and catastrophic failure can happen without exterior failure and rot as evidence

@billymacktexasdetective5827

Жыл бұрын

I just took a look at the PT frame of my 30 year old deck, the joists have zero evidence of any rot whatsoever. Not an inch of waterproof tape in sight...

@Wallace5th

Жыл бұрын

A lot of people use G-tape I believe it’s called. It seems overkill, but it helps maintain your deck

9:12 My grampa taught me to do this with a transparent hose filled with water. the water level does the trick.

The deck outshines the house 😅

Is that a Bostich cordless nailer? How has it held up is it as good as the new offerings.

Lobstah boards work well too

Smart move staggering the lag bolts so the wood doesn't split !!!

nice deck will change your life depending on the view

I hope Tommy will be around when i build my home.

Def the time to make sure your yard pitches away from the foundation

Wish u guys would repost or make new video on how to cut runners for deck steps on uneven landings that the landing can't be changed an is unlevel

Freakin deck is worth more than the house !!

How do you cover a cement floor slab floor house? What do you do to make it more of a house? Floor

DoubleDeck :Would you recommend Sherwin Williams Paint Stain ?

I have 3 questions: 1: shouldn’t the ledger have a head flashing - so water doesn’t go between ledger and house? 2: aren’t notched posts for railings no longer allowed? 3: don’t deck builders start away from the house so that ripped boards don’t end up near the outside edge (in this case it looks like it worked doing from the house out)

@Bigbacon

Жыл бұрын

i also thought notched posts were also not allowed. When I redid my railing a few years ago, they couldn't be notched as per 2015 guides or whatever it was called.

@driveman6490

Жыл бұрын

1: Yes. "Z" flashing should be used in a fashion to sit under the siding (which they had yet to re-install), lay over the top of the ledger board and the drip portion hanging over the edge. 2: Notched post may still be allowed in some areas, but in my opinion, any elevated deck that requires a railing (30 plus inches above grade), should have the posts mounted inside the outer joists and rim joist, blocked properly and even secured with lateral tension ties. You'll have to notch a few deck boards and you'll lose a tiny bit of deck area, but way more solid than any exterior mounted posts. 3: You can eliminate the need to rip a deck board (at the house or at the outer edge) by simply leaving your joists uncut. Prep your frame minus the outer rim joist, begin decking at the house, and when you're within 3 boards of the edge, measure out the width of 3 boards, subtract 1.5" for the width thickness of your rim joist, and subtract whatever amount necessary for fascia and overhang (if browing out slightly over the edge). Snap a line, cut your joists, add your rim joist and you'll have a perfect edge without any ripped deck boards.

@jbhcrazyskills9508

Жыл бұрын

@@driveman6490 Nice tips, but you forgot to mention that tip #3 only works when you're building a cantilevered deck.

@jmodified

Жыл бұрын

@@driveman6490 You can go 30 inches above grade without a railing? Here it is 18 inches.

@driveman6490

Жыл бұрын

@@jmodified International Residential Code states 30". Although some states, cities, and municipalities may have alterations to the code, but that's the standard rule.

What a mission 2 make a deck..I'd just buy 2 lawn chairs on Amazon n enjoy my backyard