Finally, someone who literally shows you "HOW TO" do this job. Thank you very much sir!

@TheExcellentLaborer

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I’m glad you found value in my content. Thank care!

@kingtut5923

2 жыл бұрын

He is doing it all wrong , check your lumber store for the right way

@markmalone3786

2 жыл бұрын

@@kingtut5923 yeah, I would use the deck screws that come with the same color plugs so you hide the surface mounted screws

@researchcapt

2 жыл бұрын

@@kingtut5923 Oh sure, trust what the guy at Home Depot says.

@erickpeterson537

11 ай бұрын

Show the last piece that's the hardest to put in and all the warped pieces you get, they all dont just butt up perfectly like you show them

Nice work thank you for posting ! Just a few tips from a retired carpenter 42 years in the trade Use a rubber mallet or piece of scrap to tap your boards to avoid damage. Joists should be 12" not 16" O.C.looks like you did that ! solid bridging should be every 8' . Also stagger your seams more randomly not every other board so they are not as noticeable. Overhang your end piece so your skirt trim is under your deck boards (place 1/4" spacers between the rim joist and skirt every 16" to allow for air flow). Work from the top of the deck with a good pair of knee pads so you're not lifting your legs up and over the joists. Give me the good old days of nailing off Redwood and Cedar ! minus the maintenance of course

The best deck installation video I have ever watched. I learned a lot and I just started my decking project. I will publish mine probably within two weeks. Thanks, bro for the pro tips.

This is an absolutely excellent tutorial. Super-helpful and well-presented. The Trex folks should pay you for this.

@TheExcellentLaborer

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! I wish they would pay me!!

@kingtut5923

2 жыл бұрын

nononono

You explain everything so well! Thank you for the video, best 14 minutes ever.

@TheExcellentLaborer

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

The way you presented and illustrated the method you use to install this composite board decking is an excellent example of useful, solid information. I liked the intelligent manner you spoke to us as your viewers. This is exactly what a DIY video should be. You nailed it.

@TheExcellentLaborer

11 ай бұрын

Thank you very much! I do try to make my videos, simple and easy to understand. I appreciate the kind words. Stay tuned for more!

THAT was an EXCELLENT step by step INFORMATIVE, DETAILED installation video...TREX should use this for their training!!!! Well Done!!!😆

Thanks so much Josh! I’m confident I can do this. Excellent job in explaining

As a Master Carpenter, I need to give you a thumbs up, very good explanation!

@TheExcellentLaborer

Жыл бұрын

I really do appreciate that Simon! I enjoy building decks and houses. Be sure to stay tuned for more content to come!

Best composite deck install video! (2 things I've seen, is use hard a rubber mallet to snug up boards vs metal hammer & put down joist tape to waterproof& protect top edges)

@TheExcellentLaborer

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Tom! Good tips!

Thank you! Very informative! Doing a rebuild currently and putting Trex on top with the hidden fasteners...

@TheExcellentLaborer

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Good luck with your project!

I came here to learn how to use the anchors/clips that are used to hold the decking boards to the joists. Good content!

@TheExcellentLaborer

2 жыл бұрын

I’m glad I can help. Good luck on your project and thanks for watching!

Neatly done ✅ and well explained with the minor details. Good teacher! All the best in your future quality projects.

@TheExcellentLaborer

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Roh! I appreciate that. I try to get a video out 1-2 times a week. Stay tuned!

Awesome. Thanks for the clear and simple explanations!

@TheExcellentLaborer

3 жыл бұрын

You are welcome!

Very Helpful as we try to redo our deck with Trex this summer!

@TheExcellentLaborer

Жыл бұрын

I’m glad I could be helpful for you! Good luck on your project!

By FAR the best video on YT thanks buddy! 🙏🏼

Love that u made sure to talk about the eighth inch gaps in the but joints I like to router the but joints / break the edge but I must have that eight inch on the buts or quarter on the edge for expansion expecially in my climate with changing seasons

@TheExcellentLaborer

3 жыл бұрын

Yes the gap is critical! I’m amazing on how much it expands and contracts. It is the nature of composite.

@michaeljay4213

2 жыл бұрын

i like more staggered joints

Great video! I recommend investing in a dead blow mallet instead of using your hammer or the back of your impact driver. One more thing to carry to the job site but well worth it.

Very helpful! For instaling the first board 'face screwed', will use caps to hide the screw head...and do not tap the board with your drill😀 Thank you!

@TheExcellentLaborer

2 жыл бұрын

I’m glad this helps you! I use my drill like a hammer sometimes 😂. Let me know how your project goes!

This was the best video of decking installation I’ve seen. One question, how do you fix a board lifting at the seam in the middle of a finished deck? Only one board at the seam is lifting, the other on the opposite side of the seam is still securely in place

another stellar vid .... hope you are having a great week soo far!! thanks again for the great content.

@TheExcellentLaborer

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot man. Dealing with Lowe’s has been a nightmare week but all is good!

Excellent video! So easy to follow and so thorough! Thanks for sharing.

Thank you so much for teaching, I will do a project just like that

Very very informative and well explained. Thank you sir for this valuable information.

@TheExcellentLaborer

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this comment! I’m glad you liked it!

Thanks for a very helpful tutorial video Josh!

Great job Josh!! Can’t wait to build mine.

@TheExcellentLaborer

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I am excited for you!

I think I can. I think I can. Awesome info. Thank you and great job!

@TheExcellentLaborer

3 жыл бұрын

You are welcome. With a little know how, you can definitely do this project! Hope this video was hopeful for you. Thanks for watching!

Funny I am just starting the composite decking on the home I am on. Jumping out of the truck now. Thanks Josh

@TheExcellentLaborer

3 жыл бұрын

That is funny. Are you going to record some footage while doing it?

@framnerdan

3 жыл бұрын

Yes I was but now I feel like I am copying you!

@framnerdan

3 жыл бұрын

But yes I am

@TheExcellentLaborer

3 жыл бұрын

Do it man! I’ll watch and learn your technique.

@TheExcellentLaborer

3 жыл бұрын

Great!

I have to take some rotten boards up off my deck and we were thinking of just replacing the whole top. I was feeling anxious about it but now I feel confident I can do it

Extremely helpful video and tips. Thank you!

@TheExcellentLaborer

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you and thanks for watching!!

Nice video Josh, very well explained. Thanks buddy!!!!!

Great 👍 Video I will be watching all your videos soon. Thinking about building a deck I’m little nervous about post and leveling

Oh, and great video. Good explanation on how to get going on the installation.

I think you’ve addressed ALL the questions I had regarding Trex installations. Thanks for posting this! 👍👍

@TheExcellentLaborer

3 жыл бұрын

I’m glad I could help you. You are welcome! Stay tuned for more!

Good job man. Can't wait to try this when i move into my new place.

@TheExcellentLaborer

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Venictos! You can definitely do it if you have some basic carpentry knowledge. Thanks for watching!

very helpful with easy to understand instructions! good job!

Well done. After watching you it should be easy to do my deck. Thank you.

@TheExcellentLaborer

2 жыл бұрын

You are welcome! I appreciate you stopping by and watching. Take care and good luck on your project!

@jaydekaytv

2 ай бұрын

Was it easy? This is all very doable but looks like a pain haha.

Thanks for sharing, I’m looking for specific tips about edge finishing though

Thanks for the info and all the tips. Very useful

My son and I just installed Trex decking on our back porch. We wound up spacing two sixteen foot boards together just enough to slide the fastener in. Then we slid them into position and run the screws down. Makes installing the boards a lot quicker!

@TheExcellentLaborer

2 жыл бұрын

Excellent! Thanks for watching!

Very well explain.you are very professionnal teacher.I like your explain👍👍👍

@TheExcellentLaborer

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot! I’m glad I could be helpful to you. Be sure to stop by again!

I just resurfaced by myself a 600 sq ft deck using Trex and those hidden fastners and they drove me crazy dealing with mostly 16 ft boards.Not only very expensive, over 300.00 bucks just in fastners but a real pain as they want to fall out of the bowing board. I will go back to a Cortex type or Camo from now on.

@steveslack-io2cq

Жыл бұрын

@@tailgatecarpenter26 much less., $75 vs $250

I didn’t say so in my first post, but I’m prepping for a Trex install now.

@TheExcellentLaborer

2 жыл бұрын

Hey Eric! You can notice the expansion and contraction where boards meet but not where they butt. That goes for square edge or groove edge Trex. Hope that helps!

Very informative well done new subscriber because of your attention to detail and thoroughness.

Amazing video!!! Thank you very much!!

That was awesome. Thank you. I’m doing mine tomorrow. Haven’t put it down before so this is a huge help.

@TheExcellentLaborer

2 жыл бұрын

You are welcome! Good luck with your project!!

@diggingmystyle

2 жыл бұрын

Well....did u finish?

Good work! Thank you josh.

@TheExcellentLaborer

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you John! I appreciate you coming on my videos. It does help to channel out a lot. Thanks again. Stay tuned!

Awesome name "excellent laborer" If a person is kind and like's fixing things! Then that's amazing! Why not! A position that actualy helps society! You have to love when you have people who know thier work is good they can provide! Life is awesome

@TheExcellentLaborer

Жыл бұрын

What an awesome comment Nathan! Appreciate that I am blessed to have the opportunity to serve the community by providing helpful videos. Thank you so much for watching!

Excellent videos! Thank you!

@TheExcellentLaborer

2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate that JM!

Excellent video! Since this deck is covered, the joists are fine without being protected. However it should be noted that the tops of the joists need to have joist tape on them if they are exposed to the elements. I had to replace my entire deck, joists and everything after only 15 years. The joists rotted from the top down, even though they were treated. Joist tape protects the joists from water damage and rot.

@dgriffin6074

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Mr. Jones; I had the same question on the previous video on joist installation.

@terryjones8360

Жыл бұрын

@@dgriffin6074 You're welcome. As stated, I learned this the hard way.

great video- very helpful.

Great video, thank you!

@TheExcellentLaborer

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Oliver!

and that's what good quality work looks like...

@TheExcellentLaborer

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Tony!

Great job Josh!

@TheExcellentLaborer

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Joe!

Very informative Good job

Just did this on my girlfriends deck a few days ago. Only suggestion I have is not to use an impact driver, but rather a decent drill/driver with a clutch. I started with the impact driver and snapped several screwheads. Fortunately they aren't that hard to remove. But of course trex doesn't give a you even one extra screw just in case. Either way, with my drill/driver and clutch set on 13, I never broke another one. And as others are saying, you will struggle with the longer boards that are slightly warped. Main suggestion is to have somebody else helping you that can hold the warped end in place until you get your next board placed. After those clips are all in, it should hold its place.

@TheExcellentLaborer

3 жыл бұрын

I’m glad to hear from a fellow DIYer! Yes I have a lot of experience with the impact a know when to release so I don’t damage the screws. A clutch is handy. Thanks for watching!

Thanks again for the information!

@TheExcellentLaborer

Жыл бұрын

You are welcome! Good luck with your project!

Going to be starting my project shortly. I have some posts that I will have to work around. I’m also adding pvc railings to my deck. Any advice on how to cut Trex to fit around posts and snap into clips?

Awesome video. Thanks so much!

@TheExcellentLaborer

10 ай бұрын

Glad you liked it!

Excellent video best I have seen

man, you need to design your own t-shirt, with 'this looks good!', 'not super tight' etc. on it :-) love your what you do, outstanding teaching!

You do very nice work.

@TheExcellentLaborer

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

Thank you sir well done 👏

@TheExcellentLaborer

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I’m glad you liked it.

All your videos are excellent. I noticed that the Trex board ends meet over a gap between two joists; doesn't that mean water will penetrate and increase the chance of rot?

Looks perfect

Starting to lay trex myself on a new deck. A lot to think about. Gotta look good and last. Thank you!

@TheExcellentLaborer

3 жыл бұрын

It is a lot to think about. Especially if you have never done it. Just take your time and learn the best techniques and go at it!

@oleboy4332

3 жыл бұрын

Good advice

@TheExcellentLaborer

3 жыл бұрын

@@oleboy4332 sure!

Good tip about continuing to make sure its straight while installing. What's your suggestion if that's not the case? Is there latitude with attaching the boards to those hidden clips where you can make some fine adjustments if necessary. Hopefully I don't run into this but would be good to know from a pro. TIA.

seamless is the way to go for sure... just got done with a 56x48 pool deck- I do all my decks seamless, and put fascia board around the band joists after that damn trex... butter baby...

@TheExcellentLaborer

3 жыл бұрын

Good job on doing the pool deck. You saved a ton of money doing it yourself! The facia is expensive but looks really good. Thanks for watching!

@jeremymckeithan7675

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheExcellentLaborer thanks, used to do all carpentry but my brother in law and I went off on our own, and we are doing decks only. got 4 under the belt, trying to build a portfolio. just done an estimate for a 2200 sq footer 13 ft high on the far end, stairs on both left and right high sides.. tear out too😰🤑 love your videos man, you do great work

Thank you, Josh

@TheExcellentLaborer

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Very good video and information

@TheExcellentLaborer

Жыл бұрын

I appreciate that Ray. Thanks for watching!

Good job bro!

Nice job!

@TheExcellentLaborer

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Thank uou fir for the information

Great video thank you! Besides the esthetics of screw visibility, can I do this job with screws in the joist directly without the clips? Is there issues with composite decking just screwed in on every joint and into every cross intersection of the joist?

Thanks mate 👍

@TheExcellentLaborer

3 жыл бұрын

No problem!

I live in northGA, over the course of a year, an 80° to 90° temp difference is normal. Have you ever had any expansion/contraction problems with the square edged boards that you face fastened w screws at every joist?

Great video.

Great video man

@TheExcellentLaborer

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Keith!

Thanks for the share.

@TheExcellentLaborer

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Rather than a steel hammer, use a rubber mallet, or better yet, some clamps. Two or three clamps can hold a board tight to the fasteners along the whole length. I've also found it handy to have the box o' fasteners on a wheeled dolly, which makes it easy to pull the box (and you tools) with you as you move back and forth across the deck.

@auggy53

11 ай бұрын

or a piece of scrap wood

@angelgonzales8897

8 ай бұрын

you are right , this man is doing good, however using a steel hammer? even a pro forget things, a rubber mallet is the perfect thing to use...

@howtodoitdude1662

7 ай бұрын

Use the handle of the hammer.

Thanks a lot!

@TheExcellentLaborer

2 жыл бұрын

No problem Roger!

Really nice

@TheExcellentLaborer

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Good video, the treated boards are 10 inch, ? And inch center sizes? Thanks.

I like your video. Ant reason for not seal taping the tops of the floor joists?

would you be able to add how to install the ledger board flashing on the next video or when you finish this deck?

Great video! I'm installing over an old small concrete porch (5X10) to connect to an existing deck, can you use just the composite screws to attach on the ends only or do you have to use the fasteners?

Thanks Josh

@TheExcellentLaborer

2 жыл бұрын

You are welcome Jeff!

Where the 2 decks meet in the middle join is it easy to get it level or will there be a slight raise?

Thanks for the great info. Is that aluminum sheet metal behind the ledger board and house?

@TheExcellentLaborer

3 жыл бұрын

It is not aluminum. It is vinyl flashing. Must use vinyl because aluminum will rot out because of the pressure treated reaction. Thanks for watching!

Just a suggestion- use a rubber mallet to set the boards. I'm doing my first one tomorrow appreciate all the info.

@ryanherrick3974

Жыл бұрын

Right and also not the impact hahah

@PNW420

Жыл бұрын

i used a rubber tapping block that come with laminate intall kits, same concept, slightly different tool.

@yourname5157

8 ай бұрын

Use a knee pad also to push the board it honestly helps. And also boards come in 20’ if you just need 19’ 11” use the fasteners on every 3rd or 5th joist to hold it in place using a rubber mallet, then come back and secure them tight against the board once you start from one end to end. If that makes sense. Edit-joists

Great video

@TheExcellentLaborer

8 ай бұрын

Thank you! I appreciate that!

Do you remember how many fasteners you used? Do you feel the board going in? Or do you lift up on it to make sure it's hooked in properly? Nice job.

First off great video , would it be beneficial to blue skin the floor joists?

After watching your excellent video, I realize that there's more to installing Trex decking than what meets the eye. Would you entertain the idea of coming over to Kailua-Kona Hawaii during the winter/early spring for doing a pool deck around a large above ground pool? Just asking.

@NiceTruckBro

Жыл бұрын

Are you still looking for a contractor to help build your deck?

I have a possible suggestion. Would a rubber hammer maybe be better to reduce chances of marring the deck planks as you snug them to the brackets?

How do you determine what gap size you want between the boards? Is it manufacturers recommended?

How do you come up with the how long the boards will be in each row? I have a 32' long deck Thanks !

Great video 👍

@TheExcellentLaborer

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot. Good luck with your projects!

@getintothewildwithjeffruma8777

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheExcellentLaborer I appreciate that

Muy bueno my friend

Thank you

@TheExcellentLaborer

2 жыл бұрын

No problem Rick!