How to Build a Ground Level Deck

How To Build A Ground Level Deck, take a look and get some ideas!
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  • @troyelder56
    @troyelder56Ай бұрын

    Since they don’t make 20’ deck boards should’ve done the deck board in a combination of 8’ and 4’ boards. Then alternate them to break up the seams 4’ then 8’ then 8’ next row would be 8’ 4’ 8’ then 884 and repeat that’s give you the best look and achieve your 20’ deck width

  • @cory0814

    @cory0814

    5 күн бұрын

    Just an FYI, they do make 20' decking boards in PT and composite.

  • @user-eb1bj8xc2p
    @user-eb1bj8xc2p Жыл бұрын

    Very nice job. Thanks!

  • @MichaelCook-bw4mr
    @MichaelCook-bw4mr7 ай бұрын

    Beautiful work

  • @iGoldeneYe
    @iGoldeneYe Жыл бұрын

    Awesome Job! Thanks for sharing. Be safe.

  • @TheHandyNeighbor

    @TheHandyNeighbor

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the feedback! Please like and SUBSCRIBE! Thanks

  • @user-fb1or1dl3e
    @user-fb1or1dl3e Жыл бұрын

    Great Video!

  • @carolewhite760
    @carolewhite760 Жыл бұрын

    I love the idea and I love your accent. Great job

  • @TheHandyNeighbor

    @TheHandyNeighbor

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much 🙏 Please like and subscribe!

  • @patmadden3768
    @patmadden3768 Жыл бұрын

    Excellent and thank you, i subscribed..

  • @janetyeoman1544
    @janetyeoman154411 ай бұрын

    Nice technique. The picture frame part is a real bonus to the overall finish. 👍🇨🇦

  • @TheHandyNeighbor

    @TheHandyNeighbor

    11 ай бұрын

    I am glad you like it. Please like and subscribe! Thanks for the feedback!

  • @mengsonghuang2041

    @mengsonghuang2041

    11 ай бұрын

    @@TheHandyNeighbork k k l lo l k

  • @vincento8129

    @vincento8129

    8 ай бұрын

    @@TheHandyNeighbor by any chance can you tell me what was the measurement for Joist spacing ?

  • @TheHandyNeighbor

    @TheHandyNeighbor

    8 ай бұрын

    @vincento8129 16 inches between joist. Blocking spacing it up to you. Please like and subscribe!

  • @samueladams584
    @samueladams584 Жыл бұрын

    Good job explaining a simple way to build a deck.

  • @TheHandyNeighbor

    @TheHandyNeighbor

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks a lot. Like and Subscribe please.

  • @matheusfreitas4359

    @matheusfreitas4359

    Жыл бұрын

    I want know if the deck is gonna be more expensive of bricks? I have small yard and I want do fix it but I don’t know wich one is less expensive.

  • @TheHandyNeighbor

    @TheHandyNeighbor

    Жыл бұрын

    Deck is more money. Please like and subscribe! Thanks!

  • @reginaldfikes4671
    @reginaldfikes46719 күн бұрын

    This video was great!!

  • @gailhanks2065
    @gailhanks2065 Жыл бұрын

    You did a great job. I'm definitely saving this video. Thank you

  • @TheHandyNeighbor

    @TheHandyNeighbor

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks a lot!!! Please like and subscribe! Thanks

  • @no_1_knoz
    @no_1_knoz5 ай бұрын

    This was a nice, easy & simple method of completing this project and I’m going to make one (different dimensions) just like it. (For future projects {if you don’t mind & it’s not too much extra work for you}, would you mind including more info on the products you’ve used {in the video description}? Like the deck blocks, deck guard {which you mentioned by Brand Name} or even the tool used for the spacing or anything else even.) THANX!

  • @TheHandyNeighbor

    @TheHandyNeighbor

    5 ай бұрын

    Thanks I will. Please like and subscribe!

  • @rostamr4096
    @rostamr4096 Жыл бұрын

    Great job and very helpful. Thanks

  • @HadiBalhareth
    @HadiBalhareth3 ай бұрын

    Thanks so much man .. Im about to build my deck and this video was very helpful thee way to split the deck is brilliant and that's what I was looking for

  • @TheHandyNeighbor

    @TheHandyNeighbor

    3 ай бұрын

    O no problem bro. I am so happy I was able to help. Please like and Subscribe if you can 👍Thanks!

  • @TheHandyNeighbor

    @TheHandyNeighbor

    3 ай бұрын

    Let me know if you have any questions.

  • @leoquatali6021uujj
    @leoquatali6021uujj Жыл бұрын

    Thanks boss!

  • @TheHandyNeighbor

    @TheHandyNeighbor

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you boss! Please like and SUBSCRIBE!

  • @JenniferReyes-vn6jt
    @JenniferReyes-vn6jt Жыл бұрын

    Great custom deck! Thank you bud.

  • @generhr
    @generhr Жыл бұрын

    Great video, thanks 🤙 What is that tool that you used to drill screws in at an angle called?

  • @TheHandyNeighbor

    @TheHandyNeighbor

    Жыл бұрын

    CAMO Marksman tool. Please like and SUBSCRIBE! Thanks

  • @feras04
    @feras04 Жыл бұрын

    If there are high or low points would you recommend renting a large floor sander and making it all nice and smooth and even before staining and sealing? Just wondering...good job though!

  • @TheHandyNeighbor

    @TheHandyNeighbor

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks. If it is bothering you yes you can, ot just buy belt sander, Ryobi corded what will work fine. I got mine 3 years ago and still working great.

  • @TheHandyNeighbor

    @TheHandyNeighbor

    Жыл бұрын

    Please like and subscribe! Thanks!

  • @ventman929
    @ventman92911 ай бұрын

    Very nice work, love the simplicity! I understand keeping the window wells open for light but isn't is a hazard? Especially if you have young kids? Just curious 😊

  • @TheHandyNeighbor

    @TheHandyNeighbor

    11 ай бұрын

    You are right. That is why I made some privacy and safety decorative screen. Take a look on my facebook page here, last post: facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089490066950&mibextid=LQQJ4d Thanks Please like and subscribe!

  • @Anthony-hm6df

    @Anthony-hm6df

    10 ай бұрын

    Also, for an emergency, escape like a fire. You should never block that

  • @piccini51
    @piccini51 Жыл бұрын

    What size wood did you use for the picture framing around the deck?

  • @TheHandyNeighbor

    @TheHandyNeighbor

    Жыл бұрын

    I used 2*6. You can use 2*8 as well but 2*6 would be more preferred giving some nicer look. Please like and subscribe! Thanks!

  • @derrickwhitley
    @derrickwhitley6 ай бұрын

    Hello, great job! What was the overhang on the frame?

  • @TheHandyNeighbor

    @TheHandyNeighbor

    6 ай бұрын

    One inch I think. Under the ovehang I later added 1*6 covering vertical planks. Please like and subscribe! Thanks

  • @AndreQuash
    @AndreQuash9 ай бұрын

    Asa lama laykum 👍

  • @malinoisnation9392
    @malinoisnation9392 Жыл бұрын

    Can u cover escape windows from a basement like this?

  • @TheHandyNeighbor

    @TheHandyNeighbor

    Жыл бұрын

    I did not cover them, I went around them. But if you want tes you can if no one lives there and it is not a legal suite. Please like and subscribe!

  • @taviae992
    @taviae992 Жыл бұрын

    What was the dimensions of the deck and how many ruff blocks did you use? Thx

  • @TheHandyNeighbor

    @TheHandyNeighbor

    Жыл бұрын

    10*20 feet. I used 10 tuff blocks as far as I remmember. Please like and SUBSCRIBE! Thanks

  • @robertapreston4200
    @robertapreston420010 ай бұрын

    Very nice.... can I ask? 1. Why you didn't tape all the boards under the deck? 2. Why are you using 2x6 instead of 5/4?

  • @TheHandyNeighbor

    @TheHandyNeighbor

    10 ай бұрын

    I just missed to tape them all I guess. I used 2*6 for covering the deck as that is what is usually used and giving the best look I think. You can go with any of your choice 👍

  • @TheHandyNeighbor

    @TheHandyNeighbor

    10 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the feedback. Please like and subscribe!

  • @ste6eliasek
    @ste6eliasek Жыл бұрын

    Good video, can you give a link for supplies?. Thanks

  • @TheHandyNeighbor

    @TheHandyNeighbor

    Жыл бұрын

    Block: www.homedepot.com/p/CAMO-15-75-in-x-15-75-in-3-5-in-Block-Heavy-Duty-Polyolefin-Deck-Block-0420001/319396055 Lumber: 2*6 pressure treated for deck base Screwes: www.homedepot.com/p/CAMO-2-3-8-in-ProTech-Coated-Trimhead-Deck-Screw-1750-Count-345139/203040809 Crew CAMO gun: www.homedepot.com/p/CAMO-Marksman-Pro-X1-Tool-0345002/203633547

  • @TheHandyNeighbor

    @TheHandyNeighbor

    Жыл бұрын

    Please like and subscribe! Thanks!

  • @pcleitem
    @pcleitem2 ай бұрын

    Hey Handy, gotta ask.. the 2x's decking boards weren't pressure treated??

  • @TheHandyNeighbor

    @TheHandyNeighbor

    2 ай бұрын

    Yes they were not. It was lumber left over from another project of mine. I heavy stained it with deep penetrating oil stain so it is fine. Please like and subsribe! Thanks!

  • @pcleitem

    @pcleitem

    2 ай бұрын

    @TheHandyNeighbor yeah, I heard Norm on TOH say as long as protected and no ground contact.

  • @TheHandyNeighbor

    @TheHandyNeighbor

    2 ай бұрын

    Yes. Oil stain will last and only fade over time while water based stain gets very bad after few years and starts flaking off so does not seal anymore. Oil based is maintenance fee comparing to water based stain.

  • @GOODNOISEPHOTO
    @GOODNOISEPHOTO Жыл бұрын

    Could you possibly send a list of the tools and hardware you used for this project for this project?

  • @TheHandyNeighbor

    @TheHandyNeighbor

    Жыл бұрын

    Sure. - Drill; - CAMO tool fastener and CAMO screws; - Circular saw, - 3” coated deck scews, - Deck board hangers and corner ties, - BEHR deep penetrating oil stain/ clear; Please like and SUBSCRIBE. Thanks!

  • @johnrogan9420

    @johnrogan9420

    Жыл бұрын

    Well done...got the basic concept explained early...plastic deck blocks...who knew...11000 pounds of pressure

  • @johnrogan9420

    @johnrogan9420

    Жыл бұрын

    Support blocks...ok!

  • @mjbrezin
    @mjbrezinАй бұрын

    Did you use the camo tool to install the picture frame border?

  • @TheHandyNeighbor

    @TheHandyNeighbor

    Ай бұрын

    No CAMO is only to space our deck boards. For the picture frame I just used deck screws and fastened it for the joist under it. Please like and subscribe! Thanks!

  • @mjbrezin

    @mjbrezin

    Ай бұрын

    @@TheHandyNeighbor Thank you! I will like and subscribe.

  • @israelvigil2702
    @israelvigil27022 ай бұрын

    what is the name of the tool used to guide the screws on the deck?

  • @TheHandyNeighbor

    @TheHandyNeighbor

    2 ай бұрын

    CAMO Marksman Pro tool from Home Depot Please like and subscribe! Thanks!

  • @reginaldfikes4671
    @reginaldfikes46719 күн бұрын

    Why didn’t you add weed cover on the dirt section?

  • @TheHandyNeighbor

    @TheHandyNeighbor

    9 күн бұрын

    I did, was not covered in the video. Thanks Please like and subscribe!

  • @yroh768
    @yroh768Ай бұрын

    Could I attach an aluminum gazebo to it without any footing?

  • @TheHandyNeighbor

    @TheHandyNeighbor

    Ай бұрын

    Yes you could.

  • @nicku6335
    @nicku63352 ай бұрын

    Like your work .why so much music?

  • @TheHandyNeighbor

    @TheHandyNeighbor

    2 ай бұрын

    Too lound, I know, Thank you! Mistake but already uploaded.

  • @TacosOfInjustice
    @TacosOfInjustice Жыл бұрын

    What did you do about the gap on the left side before you "split" the deck? Judt curious in case it happens to me 😅

  • @TheHandyNeighbor

    @TheHandyNeighbor

    Жыл бұрын

    Gap? What do you mean?

  • @TacosOfInjustice

    @TacosOfInjustice

    Жыл бұрын

    ​@@TheHandyNeighbor10:10 I was just curious if you filled it with a small strip later or just left it?

  • @TheHandyNeighbor

    @TheHandyNeighbor

    Жыл бұрын

    Oh I see. Yes I cut the small strip for that gap. You might end up with bigger gap and in that case you just cut a bigger strip. Please like and subscribe! Thanks!

  • @TasteThatPinkBaeMon
    @TasteThatPinkBaeMon11 ай бұрын

    What do you call the guide you used for spacing and to hide the screws?

  • @TheHandyNeighbor

    @TheHandyNeighbor

    11 ай бұрын

    CAMO Marksman tool Please like and subscribe! Thanks

  • @TheHandyNeighbor

    @TheHandyNeighbor

    11 ай бұрын

    www.homedepot.com/p/CAMO-Marksman-Pro-Tool-345001/203040672

  • @user-ge6mr2jo5c
    @user-ge6mr2jo5c Жыл бұрын

    Would this take the weight of a hot tub? About 5000lbs.

  • @TheHandyNeighbor

    @TheHandyNeighbor

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes it should as per specs up to 11000 lbs. Please Like and SUBSCRIBE! Thanks

  • @TheHandyNeighbor

    @TheHandyNeighbor

    Жыл бұрын

    An individual TuffBlock has been designed to support over 1,700 lbs and has successfully been tested to support over 11,000 lbs.

  • @johnrogan9420
    @johnrogan9420 Жыл бұрын

    Are u 🇷🇴Romanian,,,Bekeke?

  • @TheHandyNeighbor

    @TheHandyNeighbor

    Жыл бұрын

    No my friend. Serbian/Croatian dude.

  • @johnrogan9420

    @johnrogan9420

    Жыл бұрын

    @TheHandyNeighbor 10 4...all beautiful European people regardless...God bless all!

  • @TheHandyNeighbor

    @TheHandyNeighbor

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks a lot for the feedback!

  • @johnrogan9420
    @johnrogan9420 Жыл бұрын

    2 x8s...ok

  • @johnrogan9420
    @johnrogan9420 Жыл бұрын

    Duct tape...ok

  • @o00dreamweaver
    @o00dreamweaver10 ай бұрын

    16+16=32

  • @smashsmash5866
    @smashsmash58662 ай бұрын

    How did you make it level?

  • @TheHandyNeighbor

    @TheHandyNeighbor

    2 ай бұрын

    Half of it was on concrete and half on soil so I raised/adjusted pavers on the the side where deck was sitting on the soil by adding more gravel/sand under the paver. The other option is to buy adjustable deck block on amazon. Please like and subscribe!

  • @tonybologna139

    @tonybologna139

    2 ай бұрын

    Do you recommend the adjustable blocks?

  • @TheHandyNeighbor

    @TheHandyNeighbor

    2 ай бұрын

    @tonybologna139 Yes I would use it as well, easier to level with it! Please like and subscribe!