How To Install Picture Frame Trex Composite Decking on Concrete Slab / Backyard Makeover / DIY
Тәжірибелік нұсқаулар және стиль
In this video, I built my first composite decking using Trex composite boards. You can find the material list, hardware needed and tools I used below. I spent nearly $1700 on the hardware and material. If you have any questions please leave a comment below.
Update: Dear all, after making the frame I waited about 2 weeks to watch the drainage, I didn’t see any problems even during heavy rain because the surface of the concrete slab is not even. It has also a very rough surface that allows water flow. Thank you
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Hardware and Materials Needed
1. Hidden Fasteners for Trex Composite Decking amzn.to/3i6SWDV
It comes with 4 starter clips, so if you buy 3 boxes you will have 12 starter clips that will be enough for most of the projects. You don't need to buy additional starter clips.
2. CAMO 7 x 1-7/8-in Wood To Wood Deck Screws (350-Count), amzn.to/3YVpAZT
3. Grip-Rite PrimeGuard Ten #8 x 2-1/2-in Wood To Wood Deck Screws amzn.to/3vvS8f0
4. 18-Gauge Galvanized Steel Angle amzn.to/3G9yY3v
4.1 Deck Joist Tape amzn.to/3Vz5KAI
5. Trex Enhance Basics 8-ft Saddle Square Composite Deck Board. I used 8 of them. $14.80 each
www.lowes.com/pd/Trex-Enhance...
6. Trex Enhance Basics 12-ft Saddle Grooved Composite Deck Board. I used about 43 of them. $22.20 each.
www.lowes.com/pd/Trex-Enhance...
7. Sakrete Crack Filler Gray Concrete Polyurethane Repair (32-fl oz) $10.28
www.lowes.com/pd/Sakrete-Crac...
8. Severe Weather 2-in x 6-in x 16-ft #2 Prime Pressure Treated Lumber ( I used 8 of them). I ripped them to make 16 2 X 3 X 16 boards.
www.lowes.com/pd/Severe-Weath...
Tools with Amazon Links
1. Cordless Drill and Impact Driver amzn.to/3i4aQXY / amzn.to/3VQvvwB
2. Makita Circular Saw https:amzn.to/3VuRj0o
3. Dewalt Jig Saw amzn.to/3Q6wMyj
4. Delta Table Saw amzn.to/3WTZEvF
5. T25 Drill bits amzn.to/3Ceavc0
6. Countersink bit amzn.to/3vtTkzq
7. Speed Square amzn.to/3Ie4Kic
8. Cordless Brad Nailer amzn.to/3WCXeSp
9. Rubber Head Wood Rubber Mallet amzn.to/3jEid8P
10. Pocket Hole Jig with 2 1/2" screws. amzn.to/3WWmWRO
Trex composite decking and railing easy step-by-step instruction.
How to build a floating deck.
Deck Upgrade
DIY decking like a pro
How to line up joists and joist bloking
如何在混凝土板上建造甲板。
Beton bir levha üzerinde bir güverte nasıl yapılır.
Cómo construir una terraza sobre una losa de hormigón.
Как построить настил на бетонной плите.
콘크리트 슬래브에 데크를 만드는 방법.
Wie man ein Deck auf einer Betonplatte baut.
Come costruire un ponte su una lastra di cemento.
Paano bumuo ng isang deck sa isang kongkretong slab.
كيفية بناء سطح على لوح خرساني.
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Dear all, after building the frame I waited about 2 weeks to watch the drainage, I didn’t see any problems even during heavy rain because the surface of the concrete slab is not even. It has also a very rough surface that allows water flow. Additionally I used some spacers that doesn’t included in the video. Finally, this is a DIY video and it was my first decking experience. Yes I made a lo of mistake but I would not be able learn the best way without trying. Thank you 🙏
@daved5244
2 жыл бұрын
You did an awesome job! Great video, thanks for sharing.
@belarch1570
Жыл бұрын
I was wondering about the drainage too. I hadn't even thought about the uneven surface of your original patio. It looks great!
@yingyingzhang8698
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing. Very good video.
@brycecupp9660
Жыл бұрын
Don't sweat it. I'm a DIYer and definitely will be making mistakes. Be proud that you did it. If you don't make mistakes you can never learn from them. 🤫
@DanielDemir
Жыл бұрын
@@brycecupp9660 Thank you man, I really appreciate your kind words and support.
Sitting the full length of the board in the ground is not good. Even if it’s sitting on concrete.. water can pool and rot the wood, even if it’s pressure treated..
Being an old gal who has more time than money, I’ve become dependent on these videos. I’ve replaced my garbage disposal, tiled kitchen backsplash, tiled shower, installed crown molding throughout my house and repaired my lawnmower, just to name a few. Decking over my old concretely back porch is next, and this is how I intend to do it.
@DanielDemir
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing your experiences. Since my door threshold was about 6” I couldn’t add stepping stones under each joists to protect the bottom frame. Please ensure enough spacing for drainage and air circulation. Thank you again
If anyone is planning to build a deck like this using Trex, please make sure to place your floor joists closer together, say 12 inches, instead of 16 inches as these boards have lots of give to them and you'll soon see a sag forming between the joists. I learned the hard way.
@DanielDemir
2 жыл бұрын
I wish I knew it before I built mine. Thank you though.
@thebulegila
2 жыл бұрын
@@DanielDemir Good thing is you can always add more support below
@marktate6844
2 жыл бұрын
I built a big deck on 16 inch centers with trex......definitely needs to be 12 inch centers. The sagging started immediately
The finished deck looks awesome. Thanks for the video.
This is a beautiful deck, love the way it came out.
Nice deck but it appears that drainage may be a problem. Treated lumber rots too especially if subject to water immersion. Actually the treatment does not penetrate the wood completely so ripping the boards would expose untreated wood too. Preserative should be applied to the ripped edges.
Nice job sir, especially for your first deck. Repetition is the mother and father of all learning! I see some harsh comments but I don’t see them doing projects on KZread! Keep doing what your doing!
@DanielDemir
Жыл бұрын
Wow, it is such a great comment and it is very encouraging:) Thank you so much
@chosenwon5618
Жыл бұрын
@@DanielDemir your very welcome, there’s a lot of arm chair quarterbacks out there! You are doing the work, pay no mind to the haters!!
For the first-timer, God bless, excellent job.
This looks great. I wish I was 20 again... Thank you for a great video.
We want to build your deck's same in my neighbor's backyard. I checked your descriptions. Those are perfect. You explained every tool and you shared their link. Thanks again.
@DanielDemir
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you:) please let me know if you need anything else.
Very nice job. I'll be following your plan when i get ready to do mine.
Thanks for all your help
I love watching people build things wrong, because that’s exactly how I plan to build. If it can be done that’s all I need to know!
@DanielDemir
2 жыл бұрын
This is the best review ever :) There have been a lot of critics but I am still very happy with the result considering building my first deck. Thank you again
I am a carpenter n finish carpenter,he did a very good job.Ive worked with that decking several times n I would have to say he did a perfect job.they sell little matching plugs for the screw holes.
@DanielDemir
2 жыл бұрын
Thank, finally someone appreciate the job I made
Μπράβο ρε παίχτη ! Very beautiful video ! Congartulations !
Hermoso trabajo muy profesional Gracias por compartir Saludos Dios los bendiga
What a fantastic vid - I'll be tackling this now in a few weeks.
@DanielDemir
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your comment:)
I've been trying to figure out things myself KZread is absolutely invaluable. I imagine going all out for this 30ft,er RV or something simple enclosed on the side. I would like to use as much recycled materials as I can. From large metal can concrete peirs too plastic bottle trash bricks pinned in with chicken wire finished with recycled foam and concrete mix. Probably just a tin roof or just a plastic tar tile floor instead of wood framed floor or trex then yeah.
Excellent craftsmanship. My knees hurt just watching.
@DanielDemir
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you 🙏
thanks for the good explanation and pint pointed all importance notes, learn a lot, appreciate it
Well done it was pure joy watching your video
@DanielDemir
Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for your nice words.
I don’t know if it’s only me but it’s very relaxing watching these kinds of contents.
@DanielDemir
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you 🙏
One of the other fix it guys suggested securing each end of the boards first then pushing the centers of the boards and clipping. Seemed easier. Nice result
@DanielDemir
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your comment:)
Great job. I’m going to be doing something similar soon, so your video will be a great help. Thanks.
@DanielDemir
2 жыл бұрын
Glad to help :)
Awesome… appreciated your sharing
The deck came out absolutely beautiful. Thank you for sharing the process with us. The ONLY thing I would’ve done different was used cortex screws for the edge boards. It would’ve saved you time in pre drilling and it has plugs that match the saddle decking to cover the holes.
@DanielDemir
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your comment:) I learned a lot throughout the entire process. We can’t learn without trying. Thank you again
@mihaichirila3711qqqqq
Жыл бұрын
Ge
@kvsconstructionwork
Жыл бұрын
Yes sure
I used the exact same decking from Lowes. Since you opted not to use the expensive screw and plug system for face-nailing, you may be able to try the colored wax crayons that are available for covering nail holes and scratches on stained wood. You can find them in the wood filler section in the paint dept. They also make color putty in small jars that works well. You can blend the various colors together to get the exact shade desired. Not sure if it will hold up to the heat outside, but you have nothing to lose by trying it.
@DanielDemir
2 жыл бұрын
The holes doesn’t bother me, also since it’s composite material I am also not worried about being rotted. Thank you though 👍👍👍
Thanks for your understanding explanations.
@muserrefonar6234
2 жыл бұрын
Maşallah ellerine sağlık👏👏👏
I don't recommend putting wood directly on concrete were water will be trapped. Even treated will deteriorate without any air flow around it in high moisture environments.
@DanielDemir
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your comment. I added some spacers under each joist to increase the air flow and water drainage.
@Monkeyseemonkey1231
2 жыл бұрын
@@DanielDemir May I ask what kind of spacers
@WindoWarrior
2 жыл бұрын
By then most of us will be long gone.
my advice to anyone thinking of doing similar, make sure to raise it of the ground a bit, for water drainage.
Great job boys📗📗📗📗📗
AMazing Job. After watching your video I am planning to install by myself.
@DanielDemir
2 жыл бұрын
I am glad to help
@andrewtemple3738
2 жыл бұрын
Make sure to leave the recommended spacing or you will be installing it twice all by yourself
@happyhero1093
2 жыл бұрын
@@andrewtemple3738 What is the recommended spacing please?
за труд ставлю отлично а знания и экономия удовлетворительно
Lots of works and job well done 👍
@DanielDemir
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your comment:)
Keren boss halaman rumahnya saya suka menontonnya di channel ini tidak bosan
Beau travail !👍👍👍
Very helpful video. Thank you.
I'm surprised that Mr. Dernir would place his framing directly on the concrete surface -- a sure-fire way to accelerate rot. The Trex looks nice for now, but this isn't likely to be a long-lived deck.
@chosenwon5618
Жыл бұрын
Let’s see your video of doing a deck, oh yeah you don’t have one!
@juanloza3451
Жыл бұрын
He used pressure treated wood what’s the problem?
@Golfdad8356
Жыл бұрын
It’s pressure treated lumber…it’ll be fine
@Prosinecki88
Жыл бұрын
exactly, unfortunately 3 idiots that commented would have preferred their joists directly on a wet surface.
@marcconner8382
Жыл бұрын
My thoughts exactly. Pressure treated lumber is not protection aganist moisture, rather insects. When buying pt lumber there are different amounts of chemicals available such as ground contact rates...unfortunately most lumber co.'s carry the material with the least amount of chemicals. Have no doubt this pt frameing will rot.
Good job👍🏻
You have done a very good job overall, As a carpenter myself, if you don’t mind mind, I suggest you to use exterior pressure treated lumber as base lumber and cut holes in edge frame to allow water to be drained out. Good luck on this job, and hope you don’t get a called back after 5 years.
@DanielDemir
2 жыл бұрын
I actually was thinking it. Thank you for your comment.
Great work better than most of us could do..
@DanielDemir
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you:)
Ellerinize saglik, cok guzel olmus deck.
@DanielDemir
2 жыл бұрын
Tesekkurler, Eyvallah:)
Wow it is very professional work man
Awesome job
Very good, thank you
Hard work, Thanks 🙏🏻
Very good job 👍
nice Jobs thank you Sir 👍
ПРИВЕТ ПАРЕНЬ!!! ОТЛИЧНАЯ РАБОТА...ВЫСШИЙ УРОВЕНЬ ПИЛОТАЖА!!!
Clean work
Good jobs 👍 💯 levels floor and deck very good job s , big men 💪, thanks for your 👍
@DanielDemir
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your beautiful words, please don’t forget to subscribe:)
Good work! Nice!
Very nice, I am about to do the same project. One thing I’d do different is to shim the framing, so it is not sitting on the moist concrete and trapping water.
@ruelkariuki2033
2 жыл бұрын
Great i leaned alots from your video iam working in same project next month thank
Half a million screws and clips later - it looks great 👍
@DanielDemir
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your comment:)
Look very nice, you did an excellent job 👌🏾
@DanielDemir
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@FurnitureTechnicalTraining
2 жыл бұрын
kzread.info/dash/bejne/lH6Wy5d-drXSo6w.html
You have a big deck!!
Sehr gut, Sie haben besser gemacht. Wenn ich Zeit habe, dann möchte ich das machen. Vielen lieben Dank für Ihre Mühe.
Good job mate!
I recommend placing 1" galvanized lag screws all along the bottom of the floor joists. Yes, it a lot but that 1/8" spacing the head of the lag screw provides will keep the wood off the concrete and extend the life of the deck.
@chris2884
Жыл бұрын
Interesting solution. 👍🏼
Onderkant hout zal nat worden door regenwater of vocht en dan gaat die verrotten misschien verven of hardhout of aluminium bodem kunstig kan ook dan is voor altijd goed
I have this same composite boards for my deck and we put it together using those clips. For us, it was a big mistake because we have small oak leaves that get caught in the clips. I bought a special tool to clean the leaves between the boards but every tool I have tried does not clean the small leaves from each clip (and we have a lot of them). If I had to do it over again, I would screw in each board side by side instead of the clips (like we did on our front deck). But you made an excellent video. Thanks for sharing.
@DanielDemir
Жыл бұрын
Yes you are right, it is difficult to deal with the leaves, getting into the deck.
Nice video. Welcome to Collierville, TN!
Das ist sehr schön. Ausgezeichnet 👍👍
@FurnitureTechnicalTraining
2 жыл бұрын
kzread.info/dash/bejne/lH6Wy5d-drXSo6w.html
Nice work , gave me a better idea how to do mine.👍🏼👍🏼
@DanielDemir
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you
Good frame
professionell work .good Job
ALLAH razı olsun sizlerden
Awesome video brother
eline emeğine sağlık kardeşim çok güzel oldu
@DanielDemir
2 жыл бұрын
Eyvallah , Tesekkurler
Красиво! Но всё сгниет через 5лет. Дерево уложено без изоляции и вентзазора. Необходимо было приподнять всю конструкцию от земли. Либо использовать композитные материалы для лаг, но не дерево.
Very very nice 👍 cool good job 👍👍
@DanielDemir
Жыл бұрын
Thank you 🙏
BELLO E INTERESSANTE VIDEO . BUONA LA REALIZZAZIONE. COMPLIMENTI. SALUTI SALVIO
I like it 👍👍👍
Nice work. What about waterproofing to wood stud?
Bardzo dobra robota★★★★
Good homeowners work … 👍
@DanielDemir
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks:) please don’t forget to subscribe
Mui lindo trabj saludos argentina gracias por este hermoso video bacannn
Nice deck!
@DanielDemir
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you
Thanks for sharing your experience of building your backyard deck, and results too. Nice work. I'm going to build something similar too, so it would helpful for me. What wood did you use to build the frame?
@DanielDemir
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the comment. I used treated lumbers from lowes.
@lawn-n-orderlandscaping1389
2 жыл бұрын
Definitely go treated. Even if its "off the ground" is going to stay damp being shaded by the deck. Its well worth the extra few bucks to have it last.
I think this is certianly one of the better videos about how to diy the deck. Can someone with more expeirence tell me why only 6.2k like over 1.5m views?
@DanielDemir
2 жыл бұрын
You are right, thank you for your support.
Great Job Brother
@DanielDemir
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you
Nice job!
@DanielDemir
Жыл бұрын
Thank you 🙏
MashaAllah, kardeshim cok iyi olmish
good wood foothold
Thanks
Nice job building that deck....they do make the same screws with a special driver bit that countersinks and bores a hole that you hammer in a plug to finish and the screws can't be seen.
@DanielDemir
Жыл бұрын
I didn’t know that until I finish mine. Thank you for the feedback.
Nice work
@DanielDemir
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks
wonderful
@DanielDemir
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you.
Хорошая работа!
@user-dv6bc1jp3e
2 жыл бұрын
Инструкция на тему ☝️ как делать не надо ☝️...
@crazybob4581
2 жыл бұрын
@@user-dv6bc1jp3e Я уже давно наблюдаю за тем как делают подобные работы штатах и в Англии, для них это высший пилотаж 😂Сам поражаюсь как подобное прокатывает.
Exelent job
@DanielDemir
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you 🙏
Thank you for sharing your project it looks very good. Reading the comments I can see there are some things that could be done differently. I have a similar project I am thinking to do. A Shallow deck over an existing slab patio. I think drainage and joists spacing are the key ones and I think using a composite joists material would remove any worry of rot.I built something similar away from the house. I built a flush ground level deck with stone edge. Worked really well. I built a retaining wall out of H block and built my deck frame inside it. I the built my stone frame on top of the H block. Stone is really expensive so I used wicks white edging stones laid on their side. They have a bull nose on the outside and the flat side butts to the deck. Cheap easy to cut an shape. How are the Trex boards wearing and is the grip ok.
@DanielDemir
2 жыл бұрын
I would definitely do something similar to what you described if I redo this job. Thank you and good luck
Niiiice job mate
Thank you for such a thorough look at what goes into creating a wood deck. You have so much patience! Great job! 👍
@DanielDemir
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your beautiful comment. Glad to help.
@wazanihamid4920
2 жыл бұрын
Pa RkER
Shouldn't there be a small expansion gap between the picture frame joints?
Hocam Türk olduğunu ingilizce konuşunca anladım 😂 Güzel video teşekkürler 👍
@DanielDemir
2 жыл бұрын
Eyvallah. Turk birinin aksani hemen belli oluyor :) Yakalanmisiz
bravo 👏
It looks like a great job. But i fear for the longevity of the project. I have made a similar deck. Over time moisture warped the wood. It cracked the decking. It lasted abt 4 years. Eventually we ripped it all out. Dug up all the concrete, 30 cm deep. Filled it with stabilization and tiled it.
Nicely done. What would you do if your concrete deck was sloped away from the house? What kind of support system would you use for the joists?
@DanielDemir
2 жыл бұрын
I would add 4 by 4 posts underneath. If you email me what are you exactly looking for I can try to help you. My email address is danieldemirusa@hotmail.com