For me, the ideas in kzread.infoUgkxAfqpMLyFn37qcqUl0FAzqkkycQeXqrhP Plans were a starting point for building different sheds . Ryan gives ideas that allow an individual to draw nicest conclusions into the design and building of his or her own shed.

@BrocAndAimee

8 күн бұрын

Dog, stop with the fake likes! People deserve better than your bullshit

I'm in the beginning stages of pre-planning a wooden deck this size in my backyard and out of the dozen or so how-to-videos; this by far it my favorite. Why? The video is short, talk is very minimal, very straight forward and explains step-by-step in how to build a deck. Both of you did an outstanding job!

I need to do this in my small backyard.

@BrocAndAimee

3 жыл бұрын

We've really enjoyed it! Definitely consider building one!

The dog facial expression was hilarious!!!😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂. Beautiful deck, though!!!

@BrocAndAimee

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! He’s good boy haha

Awesome

@BrocAndAimee

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you 😎

I'll be doing the same thing in my back yard. thank you guys so much. Not all Heros wear capes sometimes they buil decks. Lol

That Hawaii shirt! 🙌🏻

@BrocAndAimee

3 жыл бұрын

💯 haha

Nice work guys

@BrocAndAimee

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Luis!

The work is good. The BGM drives me crazy

@BrocAndAimee

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback! We're definitely trying to find the best music for videos :)

Really liked that concrete fill idea

@BrocAndAimee

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! It saved us so much money

@sokirish

4 жыл бұрын

You levelled the whole deck off! Surely you allow for water drainage? 🙁

@BrocAndAimee

4 жыл бұрын

There is enough spacing between the boards for water drainage, the deck is level but the ground has plenty of pitch for water drainage

THANKS !!!!

@BrocAndAimee

3 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome! :)

Great video. FYI, most people would say you should use structural screws to attach the joist hangers to the rim joists, not deck screws. Maybe it doesn't matter on a ground-level deck. Take this for what it's worth.

@Oneklickmedia

11 ай бұрын

I was thinking the same but I might go back and do nails + joist hanger. I got the framing done today actually lol.

@maxmccann3617

11 ай бұрын

@@Oneklickmedia Yeah, I think 10D nails or structural screws would be good. Cheers!

@BrocAndAimee

8 күн бұрын

Thanks, I always welcome advice. I am not expert :)

what state are you guys in? I'm wondering if I can get away with using deck blocks or need to dig post holes. just concerned about freeze thaw ground movement.

Awesome job guys, looking forward to copy your deck lol😁 😁Thank you so much and keep up the great work, should be very proud of yourselves👏🙌👍👍

@BrocAndAimee

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! We really appreciate it

Looks really good! Can't wait to see phase 2 with the start of the outdoor kitchen/island!

@BrocAndAimee

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! We always appreciate your comments and support

Did your baby blink one eye? Cute!

@BrocAndAimee

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, he winks all the time! 😁

I love the video, but I love his shirt more!💯 #Goonies

@BrocAndAimee

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Eddie! That movie is a classic! 😂

@TraeSanchez

4 жыл бұрын

It's definitely a classic!💯

AWESOME!!What supplies for a 16 x 16 ?

@BrocAndAimee

4 жыл бұрын

Hey Frank, below is what we used. You’ll just need to make adjustments to fit your dimensions! Deck block- 14 2x6x12- 7 2x6x10- 27 joist hanger-16 corner bracket -8 5lb box deck screws 3” - 1 Bag of paver base - 3 1 gallon deck sealant - 1

Brilliant job guys! I'm interested in doing a floating deck too, but it looks like most floating decks are square-ish and about the same size. I'm wondering how feasible it is to use the same floating technique but on an area about twice as large? Thanks.

@BrocAndAimee

3 жыл бұрын

It is definitely doable! Just would have to make sure you have ample deck blocks for support. Thank you so much for the comment :)

EEEeeyyy you guys...deck looks awesome!!

@BrocAndAimee

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

FYI for anyone watching this video in 2023+ when installing joist hangers you absolutely CANNOT use deck screws. This is is super bad. Deck screws (the tan screws shown) are not rated for the shear loads in structuring framing. Deck screws are for the top-most deck boards and nothing else. They might as well have used drywall screws. Joist hangers require nails or specially rated structural screws (for Simpson Strong Tie Joist Hangers, use SD9212 2.5" screws in the diagonal direction and 1.5" through the rim joist). Joist hangers are a crucial structural element to keep the deck together and evenly spread the load - if these guys load up with deck with a party of people or a lot of weight, they're eventually going to start snapping those screws. Do NOT do this.

@Oneklickmedia

11 ай бұрын

Thanks. I just lay out Fran for small bbq floating deck. 6x10 only and I actually used the yellow deck screws. I’ll remove them and use joist hanger with nails now 😊. Thought it didn’t matter since I’m only 1.5” off ground but also I don’t want my deck crashing while bbq is hot lol

@c0pyimitati0n

Ай бұрын

The box of joist hangers literally tells you exactly what kind and how many screws to use, and they are sold a few shelves above the joist hangers

@BrocAndAimee

8 күн бұрын

Thanks for the comment, many years later the deck is still solid! No issues and not snapped screws.

Love this deck. We're using your model to build a similar one! Do you know how much weight this can hold? Hoping to put a 800 lbs sauna on the deck.. :)

@BrocAndAimee

8 күн бұрын

Hey so sorry for the ultra late response, I was deployed. Yes this deck will support that. I hope you guys built it!

I love your deck

@BrocAndAimee

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!!

This is amazing and exactly what I want to build in my backyard! I can’t wait for the rest of your build because from what I can tell, you’re building everything I’ve dreamed of! The only question I have is: how high off the ground is your deck? Thanks for the inspiration!

@BrocAndAimee

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! We are so glad you found inspiration with our project. The step up is only 8" off the ground

A year later is almost $400 just for the 27 pieces of 2x6x10 here in Texas

@BrocAndAimee

3 жыл бұрын

It's like that everywhere now 😩 we're trying to find projects we can do from the scraps we have left over haha

Good job nice team✌🏽

@BrocAndAimee

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

I like this.

I have a concrete slab heading outside the backyard could I apply the same idea on that slab

@BrocAndAimee

Жыл бұрын

I would not recommend it. If it's not secured in the ground it always has the potential to slide.

@juanbartolome9744

Жыл бұрын

@@BrocAndAimee what do you recommend when having a slab of concrete

I love your videos! I'm building a smaller 8x6 floater myself with concrete deck blocks. I've built a large 20x16 deck before but I wanted to try with concrete blocks this time instead of wooden posts inside of concrete. Your video made me feel much more comfortable going ahead with it and also forgoing the 16"-off-center rule in favor of supporting perpendicular joists since its a smaller build. I must admit though, concrete deck blocks are a MUCH tougher route to take for me so far vs posts because they are so heavy and hard to level with. Thanks so much for the great videos! Ill send pics to your yt email when im done!

@BrocAndAimee

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! We love hearing about other DIYer's builds. The deck blocks are a little tedious to set up, but once they're down the rest is a breeze. Can't wait to see the finished product! 👍

Awesome work! looking to replicate this in our backyard. Do the deck blocks need any concrete around them? or do you just fill it with the soil that was dug out to clear the area? Also, how do you level the deck blocks? that must have taken some time!

@BrocAndAimee

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! You don't have to use concrete or even soil around your deck blocks if your ground is semi level. Our yard has a slight grade to it so we needed to partially bury ours to make them level. You can clean the area of grass and use paver base to level the ground. Just make sure to tamp the ground before and after adding the paver base. You can add and subtract paver base as needed to make the deck blocks level. Hope this helps!

This is a great tutorial! I had a couple questions :) did you use joist hangers on the side of the joist with the deck blocks as well? And when you fasten the deck boards on top, are they screwed into every single joist? Thanks!!

@BrocAndAimee

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Jonathan! Yes we used joist hangers on both sides, and we did attach to each joist. We use two screws to attach the top boards to each joist

@jonathanleung9540

4 жыл бұрын

@@BrocAndAimee thanks!! That's a lot screws but you can hardly tell in the video! Is it just about matching screw color as best as you can?

@BrocAndAimee

4 жыл бұрын

Hey sorry for the delay, we didn’t see that you replied 🤦🏼‍♂️😂.. yeah we picked yellow screws to try and match our deck color as best as possible, and make sure that they are outdoor screws!

Hi I'm going to be building a deck I was wondering how much was the lumber for the size you guys built?

Wow! this video really me made do my long dream of making a floating deck. I'm really a novice in carpentry so I may need all help I can get. You already posted the material lists and thank you for that. Now I may just need a drawing if it is available.

@BrocAndAimee

3 жыл бұрын

Hey thank you so much! Shoot us an email so we can send you a photo! 😎

@brucechan7120

Жыл бұрын

@@BrocAndAimee I'd like to also get a diagram or pic. I'm also building a 10x12! Thanks.

I have been looking a different videos since I am going to build my own, and I must say yours is the one I will follow. Just so straight forward easy to follow will just adjust amount and hopefully it will look as good as yours.

@BrocAndAimee

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! We are so happy our video was helpful! Please let us know if you have any questions along the way :)

I love the deck , i want to build one now ! How far do the end of the boards go past the deck block ???, thank you

@BrocAndAimee

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! They are 12" off the end of the deck block

#heyyouguys Deck looks great!

@BrocAndAimee

3 жыл бұрын

haha thanks!

Beautiful. Cost ? Time?

@BrocAndAimee

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! For our 10'x12' deck all the materials cost just under $700 and it took us 3 days.

@AnytimeAssemblypros

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the reply. Thats great.

Awesome project! Looks like I want to do something like this to my backyard. How much did it cost?

@BrocAndAimee

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! All of the materials cost just under $700 (it is a 10'x12' deck)

No joist tape ?

It looks great! Jist wondering how its holding up? Also, do you think this is sturdy enough to build a pergola on top of it? Thanks!

@BrocAndAimee

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! It's holding up great so far. We personally wouldn't recommend building a tall structure on top of it. It could support the weight but for a pergola we recommend cementing that into the ground. We have a video where we build a pergola hammock stand, it's really simple! kzread.info/dash/bejne/f6OstrF6ipauZag.html

love this project I am actually doing it myself but I am having a little bit it trouble with the digging part for the blocks. How did you guys get to shovel so easily? I have type of hard dirt to shovel through.

@BrocAndAimee

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Shantal, we had to break the dirt up with a pickaxe and a 4 tine rake before we were able to shovel it so easily. You could also rent a roto-tiller to till the soil and make easy work of it that way. Hope this helps!

Hello.. Love the job, and I'm planning on doing something similar. How much of the paver base did you use under the blocks. The ground beneath mine is sand, which is very good for keeping standing water from hanging around the deck, but I'm thinking the paver base is still necessary for stability... or am I wrong in thinking that?

@BrocAndAimee

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Brandon, we used about 2"-3" of paver base under the blocks. You are correct about the stability, the sand would probably allow the deck blocks to move. Using gravel under the deck (we used concrete rubble) helps with the drainage also. Hope this helps! Let us know if you have any other questions

Scrolled through a bunch of comments and didn't see it mentioned, but I was always told you have to use the galvanized nails or screws with the galvanized joist hangers or they'll react and eventually break. Not a big deal since you're pretty much ground level but just in case someone copies this video for a elevated deck. Looks great.

@BrocAndAimee

3 жыл бұрын

Hey thanks for the info! Thankfully we haven't noticed any issues. The screws are epoxy coated so hopefully we don't run into that. Thanks for the support Chad!

@ChadHicks92

3 жыл бұрын

@@BrocAndAimee I think it's just as much that they are screws as well and not nails since a screw is much more brittle and can snap instead of bend like a nail. Again, your application probably won't matter as its a ground level smaller deck. An elevated 12' x 24' deck on the back of a house is a different story! :-)

Hi, how big is this deck you built?

@BrocAndAimee

4 жыл бұрын

It is 12 ft x 10 ft

Nice! Building something similar, thanks for the help

@BrocAndAimee

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! We're glad we could help!

What was the cost for materials for this project

@Oneklickmedia

11 ай бұрын

Just draw out measurements of your deck. Measure each 2x6, each concrete block, each deck board, and then finish trims. Then add leveling rocks/gravels, plastic weed block optional, and then stains. For me 6x10 is costing me already close to $500. So roughly $1-$2 sqft depending on choice of material?

That looks awesome. Keep it up. Y’all earned my sub and 👍🏻

@BrocAndAimee

4 жыл бұрын

We appreciate the love and we’re glad you enjoyed it! Thank you Michael.

I admittedly came across your channel by accident...but so glad I did..I subscribed and will now binge watch your videos love that you work together 🙋🏻‍♀️🇬🇧💕

@BrocAndAimee

4 жыл бұрын

You are so kind! Thank you, we are so happy you enjoyed what we're doing. Binge-away! Haha

Thanks for sharing! Looking to do this to my backyard someday.

@BrocAndAimee

4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely! It’s still one of our favorite projects

The project is great. The music is loud and annoying.

Can someone please tell me what wood is used (the one they stained)

@BrocAndAimee

3 жыл бұрын

Hey! We used pressure treated 2x6x10' and 2x6x12' boards. The deck is 10x12. Hope this helps!

@l.randino

3 жыл бұрын

@@BrocAndAimee thanks for the reply I does in a way help but like what type of wood?

@BrocAndAimee

3 жыл бұрын

It is douglas fir, we got it from Home Depot

Hello! I like your DIY floating deck, I am planning to build one this summer, Can i ask what size of screws did you use it? Thanks!

@BrocAndAimee

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! We used Deck Plus #10 3 inch deck screws

@sherwinsibulo5616

4 жыл бұрын

Let’s Wing It Hello! Can I get all info of materials that you use for your deck?thanks

@BrocAndAimee

4 жыл бұрын

So sorry we missed this second comment! (KZread doesn't notify us when someone comments on a comment) Here is the material list: Deck block - 14 2x6x12 - 7 2x6x10 - 27 joist hanger -16 corner bracket - 8 5lb box deck screws 3" - 1 Bag of paver base - 3 1 gallon deck sealant - 1 Hope this helps!

How much did this project cost?

@BrocAndAimee

3 жыл бұрын

It cost us $700

love this. you wouldn't happen to have a material list or plan anywhere?

@BrocAndAimee

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! We don't have a written down plan but feel free to ask us any questions! Here is the material list: Deck block - 14 2x6x12 - 7 2x6x10 - 27 joist hanger -16 corner bracket - 8 5lb box deck screws 3" - 1 Bag of paver base - 3 1 gallon deck sealant - 1

@JoeCavazos

4 жыл бұрын

@@BrocAndAimee thanks for the quick reply!

@JoeCavazos

4 жыл бұрын

@@BrocAndAimee ok I have another question, haha. I'm attempting this build this week. I noticed you had an overhang on all sides of the deck. Is that something you accounted for in the initial framing? Was the frame width shorter than 10ft in order to get the overhang on the top boards?

@BrocAndAimee

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, the initial frame was built to fit the deck blocks (roughly 6"-12" smaller than the size of the deck) and we then added cover pieces to the frame to fit the exact size of the deck. The top boards are only 1/2" or so overhang

@biancafaz1749

3 жыл бұрын

@Let’s Wing It can you send me a plan picture I got all the materials but trying to figure it out bfaz2006@yahoo.com is my email

Nice job! How long are your decking boards on top if ya don’t mind me asking?

@BrocAndAimee

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! They are 10ft long

Hello, great looking deck! Do you have a materials list and/or writing on the math for this project?

@BrocAndAimee

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! Here is the material list, you can email us if you want the sketch that we worked off of! Deck block- 14 2x6x12- 7 2x6x10- 27 joist hanger-16 corner bracket -8 5lb box deck screws 3” - 1 Bag of paver base - 3 1 gallon deck sealant - 1

How much was the overall cost?

@BrocAndAimee

4 жыл бұрын

It cost us just under $700 for our 10'x12' deck. That's for all materials including the screws, stain, sealant, brushes, etc.

What size is your deck?

@BrocAndAimee

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Melody, our deck is 10ftx12ft

How deep did you guys dig?

@BrocAndAimee

4 жыл бұрын

It really depends on the slope of your yard, if your yard is level you don’t have to bury them at all. For us, we dug down 3-4 inches at the high end and 1-2 inches at the low end. Hope this helps!

@loko13

4 жыл бұрын

Hey thanks for replying. Im gonna do one with the same dimensions 10x12 but Can you tell me how many 2x6x12/10 you guys use? Would make my job a whole lot easir lol thanks in advance.

@BrocAndAimee

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah of course! This is our supply list: Deck block - 14 2x6x12 -7 2x6x10 - 27 joist hanger - 16 corner bracket - 8 5lb box deck screws - 1 paver base - 3 deck sealant - 1 Hope this helps!

Looks awesome! Do you guys have any links to the patio deck wood that you guys used by any chance? Thank you!

@BrocAndAimee

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! We got everything from Lowe's, here is the link for the wood we used: www.lowes.com/pd/Severe-Weather-Common-2-in-x-6-in-x-10-ft-Actual-1-5625-in-x-5-625-in-x-10-ft-Stained-2-Treated-Lumber/3406190

@mohammedjawad1873

4 жыл бұрын

@@BrocAndAimee Thank you for the response! is that what you used for the framing or for the top where you walk? or both? haha thank you again!

@mohammedjawad1873

4 жыл бұрын

@@BrocAndAimee Also, how far would you say you spaced each of the deck blocks?

@BrocAndAimee

4 жыл бұрын

Yes we used that same type of wood for the top and the framing, the framing also had 2x8x12 boards (the darker colored ones)

@BrocAndAimee

4 жыл бұрын

The deck blocks are spaced every 24" (the same as the joists). They usually recommend spacing them at 16" for standard decks, but for this small floating deck we went with the wider spacing to save on materials.

Girl he’s fine!

Deck is beautiful. Do you have a drawing on how you layout the frame?

@BrocAndAimee

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! We could draw one up and send it to you, our email is tramopolis@gmail.com or you could message us on Instagram @LetswingitDIY and we could get it to you that way!

@erikaleon2354

4 жыл бұрын

@@BrocAndAimee great. I send you a email.

Awesome video! What if I live in Michigan with cold weather? Can I still use the deck blocks or do I need to dig below the frost line?

@BrocAndAimee

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Willie, thank you so much! If you're going to bury them they would have to be below the frost line BUT, you can level the ground and add paver base and set the blocks directly on top of the paver base. You may need to build a small step since the deck would be taller. We have a sloped yard so we had to bury ours slightly. Hope this helps!

@willieburrel3978

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, this helps! I want to eventually put a hot tub on the deck and would much rather use the concrete blocks than renting an auger and digging 4ft holes for cement. Planning for the deck to be 7 inches off the ground.

@BrocAndAimee

4 жыл бұрын

That sounds awesome! Yes you could definitely just use blocks and place them directly on the paver base. No need to dig. Just tamp really well and you should be fine

It's awesome, thanks so much. I have a question, why not 15 deck blocks with 3 rows 5 each?

@BrocAndAimee

4 жыл бұрын

Hey Frank, thank you so much for the support. We only used 4 blocks across the center because we wanted to have a center support beam. We had to stagger the center row of blocks to be able to attach the joist hangers without hitting the deck blocks. The center support makes a much sturdier deck. If this is unclear at all you could email us (tramopolis@gmail.com) and we could send you a sketch that we drew up for our deck. Hope this helps! :)

Love the deck! Plan on building something just like it but had a quick question. Are the joist on both sides aligned perfectly, looks like majority of them are but the last one looked staggered. Curious if the nails might hit each other since their sharing the same center beam. Thanks!

@BrocAndAimee

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Justin! Thanks for the comment :) They are supposed to be lined up as close as possible across the center beam. We had to adjust the last one because the joists have to sit on the deck blocks on the perimeter and the last row didn't line up correctly. But we didn't have any issues with the screws hitting each other! Hope this helps!

@benrivera7696

4 жыл бұрын

I am having the same issue. Can the joists be staggered a bit in order to avoid the nails from hitting each other? Is this not a good idea? In my case I am using the GRK screws that are an inch and 3/4 which is almost the same length as the thickness of the beam. Did you have to screw at an angle in order to make them shorter and avoid the screws on the other side?

@BrocAndAimee

4 жыл бұрын

We would recommend making them line up as close as possible, we didn't have any issues with the screws hitting one another. The screws that go diagonally into the joists were 2.5" and the ones that went directly into the frame/center support were 1&1/4". We did not angle the ones that went into the frame. Let us know if you have any other questions!

@benrivera7696

4 жыл бұрын

@@BrocAndAimee thanks a lot for the recommendation. Will try to align them as best as I could. I guess I would need to probably use a different kind of screw for the joist to beam connection.

I would like to have this type of decking due to Tx shifting. My back door is 2ft above ground. I prefer the blocks in lieu of using posts concreted in ground. Do you have advise? Thanks

Hi, what did you do with the weed barrier when you were done? Thank you!!

@BrocAndAimee

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Hannah! We covered the weed barrier around the deck with gray gravel for a drought resistant landscape.

Hey what is the purpose of the rubble or gravel? Awesome video. I've watched it so many times!

@BrocAndAimee

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Hannah! The gravel helps with drainage when it rains, you want to keep moisture away from the wood so your deck is less likely to rot. It also helps preventing plant growth and keeps the ground from eroding. Hope this helps! Thanks!

@hanscopeland

4 жыл бұрын

@@BrocAndAimee Totally! Yes. Thank you.

Thanks! Looking to build a platform for a Safari style tent in a garden. I hate the word “Glamping”, but it’s a fun business idea

@BrocAndAimee

4 жыл бұрын

Hey Glamp it up! haha nothin wrong with that!

How far apart are the deck blocks?

@BrocAndAimee

3 жыл бұрын

Hi there! The deck blocks are 2' apart on center on the 10' side and 5' apart on center on the 12' side.

how much did it cost in total?

@BrocAndAimee

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Efrain, this deck cost us just under $700. The full supply list is in the description if you're interested

love this video and finally getting around to build mone. Why 14 blocks and 15? I see a gap there in the middle row of blocks.

@BrocAndAimee

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Dennis! The outside blocks needed to be offset from the center row so we could attach the joists to the center support. If you wanted to email us at tramopolis@gmail.com we would be more than happy to send you a sketch!

I used deck blocks on the first deck I built but found them heavy and awkward to set up when I was doing it alone. For the next deck I built, I bought "Tuffblock" from my local Home Depot. They are light and no digging required. Plus, it was easier to level the deck frame by simply lifting up the low points and attach them to 4x4's placed inside the Tuffblocks.

@BrocAndAimee

3 жыл бұрын

We looked into the TuffBlocks initially, they are a really awesome option! Because of the cost of TuffBlocks vs the deck blocks for our smaller deck just went with the more cost saving option.

Awesome video!! Clean work!! Kudos to you guys!!

@BrocAndAimee

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

Great job. What is the distance between the rows of blocks?

@BrocAndAimee

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! The rows are 5 feet apart, it will be different depending on the size of the deck. (The overall length of our deck was 12 feet, the blocks are recessed 1 foot in on both ends of the deck, making the distance from center to edge 5ft) Hope this helps! -1ft-|----5ft----|----5ft----|-1ft-

This is cool. Do you have a material list for what you all used?

@BrocAndAimee

4 жыл бұрын

Hey! We don't have a written down plan but feel free to ask us any questions! Here is the material list: Deck block- 14 2x6x12- 7 2x6x10- 27 joist hanger-16 corner bracket -8 5lb box deck screws 3” - 1 Bag of paver base - 3 1 gallon deck sealant - 1

@WhitetailSpecialty

4 жыл бұрын

@@BrocAndAimee awesome! Thanks! What kind of wood did you use? Treated or non?

@BrocAndAimee

4 жыл бұрын

No problem! And we used treated from Lowe's

@WhitetailSpecialty

4 жыл бұрын

@@BrocAndAimee Thank you!

You need to let the wood dry out before you stain it 😢

Great idea with the rubble.I also have a bit of rubble left and was going to pay someone to have it removed.

@BrocAndAimee

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! It worked out perfectly. We had already paid for 3 concrete dumpsters and really didn't want to have to get another.

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Great job, but quick question....did you use decking structural screws to attach the joist hangers?

@BrocAndAimee

3 жыл бұрын

We used screws that were rated for decking. Usually you use nails because they have higher sheer strength that is needed, but they do make speciality screws you can use for joists now as well

Hi. I really like the deck that you made. In fact, I am trying to build one that is similar to it. I am a bit concerned with the wood that I put for the frame though. I used pressure treated 2×6 that is about 1-2 inches from the ground. I believe your deck frame is also not supposed to contact the ground right? Is it still in good shape? Thank you so much for the video that you made.

@BrocAndAimee

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Ben, thank you for your comment! That is correct, the deck is not supposed to be in direct contact with the ground. The deck blocks lift the deck off the ground and the gravel under the deck frame helps with drainage. Our frame is also made with pressure treated wood rated for ground contact. So far we have not had any issues with rotted wood, but we will update the video description if we notice any changes as time goes on.

@benrivera7696

4 жыл бұрын

@@BrocAndAimee thanks for your reply. I went to another home depot (different from the one where I bought the PT lumbers) just to make sure that it is ok for some of them to contact the ground. So I asked one of the guys from the lumber department to recommend a framing wood for deck that could potentially have contact with the ground since I am trying to build a ground level deck. The guy recommended the PT lumber same as the one that I am using. I hope this is correct though.

@BrocAndAimee

4 жыл бұрын

Yes that is correct, we used pressure treated lumber. We also used it to frame our doggy potty area. We built it over a year ago and it sits directly on the ground and we have had no issues with the wood. Pressure treated is the way to go 👍

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Awesome. Is there code to follow for these kinds of decks?

@BrocAndAimee

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! There are no building codes for floating decks as long as they are: less than 200sqft, less than 30" off the ground, not attached to the house, and not in front of an exit door.

@justinarnellwest

4 жыл бұрын

@@BrocAndAimee thank you. Well your channel is great. I hope you guys keep it going with many more projects

@BrocAndAimee

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! We really appreciate your support!

What size is this deck?

@BrocAndAimee

3 жыл бұрын

It's 10'x12'

@dennismaida4188

3 жыл бұрын

Let’s Wing It thank you!

What kind of boards did you use for the decking? Or the top?

@BrocAndAimee

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Aly, we used 2x6x10 weather treated boards from Lowe's

@Eastbaypisces

3 жыл бұрын

@@BrocAndAimee weather treated? Isn't that pressure treated or no?

@BrocAndAimee

3 жыл бұрын

For whatever reason the Lowe's website called it "weather treated" rather than pressure treated

Where'd you all run off too? Quit KZread shortly after the pandemic started? Everyone ok?

@BrocAndAimee

2 жыл бұрын

Hey! Yeah I was deployed and just got back a little bit ago. We are good, thanks for the concern!

@weekendhomeprojects

2 жыл бұрын

@@BrocAndAimee Going to start pumping out more KZread’s soon?

@BrocAndAimee

2 жыл бұрын

Well I have this gate that ain't gonna build itself hahaha sooo yeah

Nice build! My wife wants one now!!

@BrocAndAimee

3 жыл бұрын

Haha thanks! We have to keep them happy 😂

Nice job. Did you use pressure treated wood for the decking planks? Thanks.

@BrocAndAimee

3 жыл бұрын

Yes we got pressure treated wood from Lowe's! It was called #2 pressure treated lumber

Really informative. More please!

@BrocAndAimee

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Brendan! We have a lot more to do with this house ha

What size wood did you use for the base frame and for the top surface

@BrocAndAimee

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Jessica, we used 2"x6"x12' for the base frame and 2"x6"x10' for the top surface

@jessicanelson1530

3 жыл бұрын

How many 2x6x12s and how many 2x6x10 also what are the exact brackets and spacing of the deck blocks , sorry if asking to much just excited to try something new

@BrocAndAimee

3 жыл бұрын

We have the material list in the video description if you need to refer back to it, but I'll post it here too! Deck block - 14 2x6x12 - 7 2x6x10 - 27 joist hanger -16 corner bracket - 8 5lb box deck screws 3" - 1 Bag of paver base - 3 1 gallon deck sealant - 1 We don't have exact measurements on the deck block placement, we just spaced them evenly to support the frame. It will vary depending on the size of the deck. We spaced the base frame supports about 2' apart from one another

@jessicanelson1530

3 жыл бұрын

Thankyou I’ll let you know how it turns out

@BrocAndAimee

3 жыл бұрын

Yes please do! We love seeing how everyone's projects turn out

Don’t use screws on joist hangers, they do not have the sheer strength as a 10d or 16d nail. Plus some of the surface lumber was facing cup side up. Which over time will cup and hold water.

@BrocAndAimee

3 жыл бұрын

Hey thanks for the info! We’re learning that hardware clerks aren’t always the best to trust

What was the spacing of the concrete blocks between eachother.

@BrocAndAimee

4 жыл бұрын

Hey David, we spaced the blocks at 24” and left a 12” overhang on each side.

@dwizzle8405

4 жыл бұрын

@@BrocAndAimee and you did 24 inch joist spacing not the 16 inch

@BrocAndAimee

4 жыл бұрын

Yes we did 24" between the center of each deck block, because it's a small deck that spacing is okay. Usual spacing is 18" for larger, heavier weight bearing decks

Hello, what was your spacing between joists?

@BrocAndAimee

3 жыл бұрын

Hey Kevin! The spacing between the joists is 24" on center. Hope this helps!

How far apart are the deck blocks? Thank you

@BrocAndAimee

3 жыл бұрын

The 10ft side has the 5 blocks 2ft apart on center and the 12ft side has 3 blocks 5ft apart on center. The center support only has 4 blocks and we spaced those about 2ft 8in apart. Feel free to email us at tramopolis@gmail.com if you wanted us to send you a diagram