Huge thanks to Wagner for sponsoring this video and supporting me with all my paint sprayer needs! Shop for my Wagner control pro 170 here: bit.ly/3zuDbiv

@red7fifty

Ай бұрын

Great video, God Bless.

@michaell.4730

Ай бұрын

Not going to lie, it's very that I'll actually sit through an entire video for something like this, but between your honesty, and the fact that you go the extra mile to do the little things to ensure a clean, finished product, it was enjoyable to watch you work and do things properly. Thanks for sharing some of your little world on the water...I hope you get years of enjoyment out of it!

@wildwoodtop

Ай бұрын

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@beautywithbritta9922

23 күн бұрын

Hey Melissa it’s Nora lilys old freind I hope she loves her new school and you guys love your new house it would be really nice to see her agian

The timing of this is stellar. I’m planning my own step for my deck. The ground has sunk over the years and my knees can’t take the huge drop anymore.

Latest news I heard is it does not matter if the grain is inverted. Best advice I have heard is use good fasteners and it should be good. The theory is still controversial, bu my deck is about 30 years old, and the boards still work. My thought is just tightening them good and make sure the water drains off. Good Work and good luck.

The deck looks brand new. It looks so much better with the step, it looks bigger also. That's such a beautiful view, I would be out there as much as possible.

I replaced some stairs to a front porch with pressure treated lumber and, like you, I put the best looking face up. Many years later the boards with the 'cupping' up have started to pool water in them and the stain we put on them is either flaking off or the boards are growing algae. So, you'll have to see if this causes maintenance issues for you down the road. It certainly has for me.

@WelcometotheWoodsBlog

Ай бұрын

Good to know! I can probably replace those boards when that happens, but it still stinks!

Gosh, I wish I could be your helper when you do your projects....I would learn so much....and I do learn from your videos...but, I always enjoy another person's thought process. The deck is beautiful...another wonderful video from you❤❤

What an incredible transformation! You took so much care to reuse what could be salvaged. What a beautiful outdoor space. ❤

12:11 I really enjoy the diagonal boards.

First off, great job. The repairs came out nice and the finish looks great. That Wagner sprayer seems to be the right choice for a project like that. It is concerning though that the deck was in such rough shape. I know those are close to the ground, but proper french draining underneath and adding some lattice or fenched vent holes in the correct spots in the deck skirt should also the deck board slats to do what they do best, allow the underside of the deck to stay dry. Anyway, again, great fixes! Thanks for sharing.

What a difference and great view, perfect to chill with a nice coffee.

Talented, gorgeous and owner of lots of sneakers. Another great video !

What a gorgeous view!!! The deck is perfect now ❤

You did a fantastic job! Way to save money and still make it look great.....Just an FYI wear ear protection even if it's just one cut.....And was shocked you didn't apply deck flashing tape to your stair addition

Luv the final look with furnishings which give it quite the style so bless ya for showing off your skills!

Great job. I really like how you explain why you do a step .

you done a BEAUTIFUL JOB. I am enjoying your work, Looking forward to more videos

You can build my deck any time. As always fabulous job. Youve been doing this a while now and have tried and learned so much. Ive been watching for years and i say go with your gut at this point on form function and safety

I like your choice of colours!

Stunning was the word I would use to describe your excellent work! You nailed it Melissa. 👍

Absolutely Beautiful!! the deck looks good too : )

Great job , your growing skills and hard work are paying dividends . The orientation of the boards is not a problem as long as they are dry when installed and properly fastened. Deck rot is largely due to prolonged contact with wet soil , gravel , drainage , ventilation and a good UV resistant deck coating will prolong the integrity of the timber.

Seriously, so amazing

you make it look so doable. Even though in reality - I KNOW IT IS AN ABSOLUTE beast of a job. Keep up the great work !!!!!

WOW Melissa that came out really really nice. You hard work paid off.

Excellent update!

Another awesome job, Melissa. Well done !!!

that's awesome I love that you removed the railing it's not nessisary, and it took from the view

Great job, finished deck looks good! I probably would have demolished it and started over.

Wow, an amazing Transformation of your Lake-house Deck! Well done!

Glad to see you're posting a bit more.

@maritimeus

Ай бұрын

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@larryroyovitz7829

Ай бұрын

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@maritimeus

Ай бұрын

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I renewed my old deck several years ago. I was able to flip most of my old boards over because the bottoms still looked great. Which means they will cup and hold some water cutting some life from them. The way I look at it they were free. Keep up with staining them regularly and they should last quite a long while.

@WelcometotheWoodsBlog

Ай бұрын

That’s a great idea too if the wood is in okay shape!

Nice job Melissa. It looks way better without the railing

That view 🥰 Love the deck. Well done.

Great transformation Melissa! Well done!

Strong work!

What a lot of work. Thanks for another great video.

Always a good saturday when there's a welcome to the woods vid to watch! Have to admit watching that lag bolt going in without a washer was quite traumatic. 🤪 Love your videos and I recommend them to other tubers starting their diy channels. Its been a real Pleasure watching you get better and better at ever more difficult projects over the years. Keep them coming!

So much hard and beautiful work.

Looks great!

It looks so good! What a nice view 😍

Great job!!!!

With the question on cupping, I usually will hit it with some liquid nail before screwing it down.

You have very good taste and great skill. Congratulations on your work, which I have been following for some time.

Great job, great view. Thanks for sharing.

Fantastic Results! Fyi, I wear a dust mask when I cut PT lumber. I got a nose bleed years ago when I was building a deck out of PT for my dad. Now I always wear a dust mask when cutting PT lumber, and also when cutting untreated wood. My nose thanks me. Thanks for posting the video.

Another amazing job Melissa!

Very nice transformation!!!!

Such a beautiful job, thank you for sharing!

Sure have to say you always are up to the challenge.

Great job! It looks fantastic!

Great job looks awesome love it thank you so much for sharing enjoyed watching

Unbelievable job!! As usual❤

When I rented that type of sander years ago, the called it a "Flat Plate Sander". Whether that was the rental companies term or a term for that style, I have no idea. The cup of the boards matters but shouldn't be an issue as long as you keep up the finish and teh wood doesn't have a chance to absorb moisture.

MUCH nicer without the railing. Nice job!

Good job!

great job, looks wonderful 😁

Great job as usual😊

Great work. Nice looking deck.👍

Talented!

great job

So inviting!

You rock! Simply amazing!❤🎉

You have such a great vision when planning/ designing. It's 100% better without the railing.😊

@WelcometotheWoodsBlog

Ай бұрын

Thank you!

I've never paid much attention to crowning deck boards and have always gone with best-looking side up. IF I crown them I like the crown up. I find that when the crown is down they can cup and hold water, crown down and they'll "dome" which lets water run off better.

Wearing my COURAGE/CONFIDENCE hat while I watch!! Love to see the old wood reused where possible.

@WelcometotheWoodsBlog

Ай бұрын

Ha love that!!

Franchement ! Un mec n'aurait pas fait mieux . chapeau bas mademoiselle !!!! ❤😊 boujour de France 😊

pretty cool!

yes cupping will become an issue eventually depending on weather and sun and you could have sealed the 2x12 that went underground at the brick location

Nice work

OUTSTANDING ; o .....

look at this beautiful machine go, damn.!

I'm in love 🥰

NICE

Nice❤❤❤

Sawsall baby 😎

You’re incredible

You might have removed all the dead leaves under the decking? You are an inspiration!!

Ho Welcome To The Woods & it's is Randy and i like yours video is Cool & Thanks Welcome To The Woods & Friends Randy

Wow! What a difference it makes removing that old rail! It really opens up the deck allowing for a beautiful view of the lake. Our deck is 15 years old and I have deck boards cupped up and down. While building the deck I had no Idea about cupping so I just did like you did and put them pretty side up. My boards are treated and I have no rot at all. Not bad considering here in south Louisiana we average almost 60 inches of rain a year so I wouldnt worry about it. Maybe just be careful if water freezes on the cupped up boards in Winter. Thats not an issue here the only ice we see here is in our adult beverages! lol I love the long window above the deck door did you install it? If you did is it in one of the videos? Awesome job! 🍻

@WelcometotheWoodsBlog

Ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing your experience! I didn’t install that window, it was there but i love it too!

Great ! For the bolts to remove, intead of breaking the wood or trying to block the head like you did, did you try to use a second plyer to block the remaining pretty long end of the bolt like you did at the end with a plyer close to the head of the bolt ?

The up-cupping : not a huge deal. You my well never notice it. As for waiting to stain PT wood - I’d ask a couple professional deck builders on that. I see your using a moisture meter, but I’m not sure that will tell you the entire story of what you need to know for staining.

Great deck. Great job repairing it….. by the hottest on KZread!

You likely could have just reattached the sprinkler at the elbow at the bottom. No need to splice the line.

Sawzall those bolts!

Hint: if you want to save a few dollars on joist tape try using Gorilla tape instead. It performs the same function and is equally adhesive and it costs less. One of the reasons you wait a year before staining treated lumber is that the over-treated surface of the wood will release some of the treatment and the more natural look of the wood will appear. It’s still protected but at this point the natural grain of the wood will be more visible. This is the right time to stain.

Redwood? Don’t you mean western red cedar? I can’t imagine anyone would pay for actual redwood in the early 1990’s. I’d still re-use the red cedar, as that’s valuable (and expensive). Good on you for yet another big project.

You could have cut the bolt in half with a metal cutting blade on the reciprocating saw

Beautiful job, I am a retired GC in residential you can work for me anytime.

Nice, frankly I would have just replaced all of thar deck and used a no show type of screw.

Once again; beautiful wife with skills, every man’s dream!

I need to revamp my Decking, but I do not have the 27 different outfits that are required to do the task 😀

@WelcometotheWoodsBlog

Ай бұрын

Haha hey, this took me a while. 🫠

Your videos are GREAT!!! And you’re a Babe! Wow

I’m amazed your white shoes didn’t get dirty?!

@WelcometotheWoodsBlog

Ай бұрын

They do, I wash them in the washing machine 👍

@Pmorganthemoney

Ай бұрын

@@WelcometotheWoodsBlog I thought you were just that good 😊

❤❤❤👍👍👍

Wow great job. Did u run into any earwigs!? Those things freak me the hell out. 😵

@WelcometotheWoodsBlog

Ай бұрын

Ha no, earwigs don't live in Minnesota that I know of. I've never seen one and had to look that up to know what it even looks like.

Good job, marry me immediately! I'm an English learner and the explanation was stunning, thx for the content. 👍

@WelcometotheWoodsBlog

Ай бұрын

lol, sorry I’m already happily married with four kids 😊

@ourclock9273

Ай бұрын

@@WelcometotheWoodsBlog for sure! good wishes for your family.

When the board is set, curled up, it will collect water more easily 🤷‍♀️

Did you need a permit?

@WelcometotheWoodsBlog

Ай бұрын

No; not for this project.

@peaspiepuddy

Ай бұрын

@@WelcometotheWoodsBlog Thanks

"Wayg-ner"

@WelcometotheWoodsBlog

28 күн бұрын

lol my Minnesota accent coming through. They’re a Canadian company so I think that’s how you officially say it 😉

I've noticed all the tools appeared in the vids such as the sabersaw, the drill, the multitool, the grinder - are from different brands. why don't one become a sponsor and provide a full set of tools?

@WelcometotheWoodsBlog

Ай бұрын

Haha because it's not that easy :)