Great job! I would just like to point out another issue with putting the post in concrete like a fence post. You have a lot of weight on a deck and the post can settle or slip through the concrete. To avoid that, either use a column base or you can put some lag bolts in the post sticking out to grab the concrete to keep the post from sliding down.

LOVE the light caps!!! The deck looks amazing.

@michaelhutter9432

3 жыл бұрын

Me too, the timer works great. Thank you, it was quite a project!

Great video. Thanks for detailing and sharing the info. The deck looks fantastic.

Beautiful! I am doing my own 16 by 16 deck this summer, thanks for the video!

Nice deck, I actually built one for my daughter in 1998. It was 16’3” from the home and 16’ wide. The deck was all green, with 4…. 10” diameter concrete piers that were about 6’ high, and were 4’ in the ground (frost line is 42” here in the Chicago area). It is all 2x10’s and has a skirt all the way around to keep animals out. The deck has a staircase in the middle, and an escape hatch from a basement window. It is 26 years old and still in pretty good condition.

@michaelhutter9432

Күн бұрын

@@jimpie231 thanks for watching and sounds like you did a heckuva job on your daughters!

Awesome video, not skipping on the hard parts. Very informative on what it takes

Nice job. Ingenious working solo. 3yr old will be a helper soon

Great solo job sir and great finish work.

It was fun watching how it’s done. Job done well. 👍👍

That's a nice deck! You and the family enjoy!!

@michaelhutter9432

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Wiggles! 😁

Great job! Looks awesome! 👌👍👊🏻

Hey man this was a very good video , thorough and easy to follow !

Gorgeous. And solo act as well. Spectacular

Nice job!! Synthetic decking is the only way to go. No hassle maintenance, no bug damage and lasts forever.

Looks very good. You took your time and paid good attention to detail. 2 minor criticisms/suggestions now that the work is done. :). First, never put wood into concrete, wood is a sponge. Pour foundation and use a bracket in between the concrete and wood beam, you be happier when it comes to replace. Second, use a joist sealing tape on joists, helps extend life of joists be preventing moisture from rotting them prematurely. Other than that, very well done.

@michaelhutter9432

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback. Yeah those are two regrets and a future project for me to fix when the time comes!

@Soul_N_Control

2 жыл бұрын

I'm with ya on that, but our existing deck is just that and we're extending doing the post in concrete method. I'm gonna buy some wood sealant and hopefully that will help.

@Beamin-vt7jm

Жыл бұрын

I agree. Never cement wood in a hole. Use the brackets to bolt the posting on the top of the cement pillars.

Wow, great job, it looks amazing!

@michaelhutter9432

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

God bless you sir, i came here to see how to build a deck and you made it sound sooo simple, lol you just lost me with the numbers, but i continued to watch because you have a gift and your very good at it. I love to see people work there talent

@michaelhutter9432

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! That was used for figured a right angle. You can Google Pythagoreans theorem.

This turned out awesome. They grey trex color looks really classy too.

That 3-4-5 trick is gonna save me a headache when I replace our deck next year. Thanks for that!

@THE-APEX

Жыл бұрын

A SQUARED PLUS B SQUARED EQUALS C SQUARED.

Nice Job..... Looks great!!

I can barely change my paper towel roll in my kitchen. This looks great. God bless you.

@michaelhutter9432

3 жыл бұрын

Haha thanks Josh. Good luck and let me know of any questions if you give it a try!

@chalabrooks5433

2 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂

good job great dad awesome crew

Very nice job!👍🏻

This is very impressive... Wow!

@michaelhutter9432

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Beautiful job

Dude, you did an AWESOME job for being solo.

@michaelhutter9432

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. My only regret was not doing the posts in peers. I could always go back and fix it since I have access.

Thank you for sharing. Great 👍 job

real nice..good job!

Great job!

You did such great job

@michaelhutter9432

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you sir, I appreciate the feedback!

Nice job! 👍 Beautiful

@michaelhutter9432

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Looks great. You're hired !

great job thanks for the video

Well done!

Beautiful deck, buddy.

@michaelhutter9432

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Let me know of any questions if you’re building.

Nice job 👏.

Nice clean work. I just put my posts on a concrete footings. Too wet here in the PNW all our wood posts rot out in a few years

Great job. Do you buy the picture Frame boards without the grooves or do you rip one of the boards?

Usually we send all the bolts in the other direction, do all of them then go inside with an impact driver nuts and washers.

Great job

this is awesome

Beautiful

Very nice!

Great job sir looks awesome! I am about to do my deck for my pool do you have any idea how many boards did you use ? Thank you

This has been helpful as I plan out our new deck, thank you! Are your footing posts that hold the joist 4x4 or 6x6?

@michaelhutter9432

3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! They are 6x6.

Nicely done. Agree with the Copper Coat as I also used wood preservative as code calls for painting the cut ends of PT. Not everyone is aware of that. Nice job on explaining how you squared up the deck. That is something I wrestled with. I would've liked more detail on how you did the picture frame.

@michaelhutter9432

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Picture frame was 45 degree cuts. It looks good but mostly covered by the posts.

@jaimeitalo2077

2 жыл бұрын

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Nice video. What size/type of screws did you use to mount the Trex surface mount railing bases to the deck?

Awesome Job, looks amazing.

Nice job hermano. A clean classic design. You have a lot of land. I would have made it a few feet bigger, in order to fit a nice outdoor bar (for the cervezas). But it's a nice looking deck either way.

Excellent!

my first thought.. GREAt Job! thanks for the vid

I'm ripping our old decking and railing out and bought Trex to replace it over the existing joists. The only thing I'm doing differently is how I'm doing my railing posts. I'm bolting my 4x4s to the joists. I just don't feel comfortable with the surface mount type. My deck is on the 2nd floor so it's a bigger drop. We are doing the foggy wharf and black railing so it will look very similar. Thanks for the vid.

@michaelhutter9432

3 жыл бұрын

you're welcome, good luck with your project!

nice work

Looks nice ! May I ask what railing you used & how the post fasten ?

So the camel clips in between the groove and there's no need to screw them from the top? I wish you had shown how the rail post went on? I can't tell how they went on, or do they just sit on top and screwed directly onto the deck? Most times I've seen the outer post act as a slave over wooden post.

could I get a list of all the materials needed for a 12 x16 deck with a roof

Good explanation

Great your deck looks amazing..also great taste in music

@michaelhutter9432

3 жыл бұрын

Haha thanks!

@deborahsimmons3370

3 жыл бұрын

Do u do or could u recommend unattached deck video?

@michaelhutter9432

3 жыл бұрын

@@deborahsimmons3370 I’m sorry I cannot. Probably the most important thing is making sure you have enough posts and spaced properly. Every other way it’ll be easier since no ledger. My local zones didn’t allow freestanding, since house was built in the past 5 years.

May I know how much blocking did you put in your stringers for the aluminum posts? is it only 1 pc 2x8 or 2 pcs of 2x8? tnx

Drop beams are my favorite and easiest way to support a deck

Just fyi. I just replaced my 24 year old decking and railings which were mahogany 1x4, and white cedar log railings and balusters using stainless steel serrated nails. They lasted 24 years. Actually the decking could have made it another 5-10 years - mahogany is amazing if you want to stay with wood. I went to Trex and taped the tops of all the joists and blocking to prevent rot, since the PT joists are 24 years old and I need them to last another 24 years.

Did you keep the 4x4 leg posts the way they are or did you end up painting them to match your decking? I’m trying to decide what I’ll do.

Very Nice!

@michaelhutter9432

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Great video, thank you. Is there any issue with there being no posts between the ledger board and the 3 posts you put in? Do you know if that's "to code" in most areas? Thanks so much

@driveman6490

11 ай бұрын

No issue with this design and layout. You can span joist a certain distance before the need additional support. The factors are wood species, lumber dimension and the spacing of the joists. He used Southern Pine (very appropriate wood), 2"x10" dimension, at 12" centers. This configuration can span from a ledger 16' 1" per the joist span table. In addition, he blocked in between the joists at mid span, which helps transfer the load from joist to joist. Overall, very solid deck. My only critique would be the support posts set in concrete. A preferred method would be to pour concrete footings, and use a Simpson Strong Tie 6"x6" stand-off base.

Looks great job . I have couple questions because I am trying to understand little more about how you build that deck. Distance between the posts? Distance between posts and ledger board? Try getting to understand the code , in which state you build the deck ? Is the deck sharing a bit or no ? Joist size 2x8 or 2x10 ? This question are very important for me because i am planning to build my deck base on your video . Sorry for my English and I appreciate your responses .

What was the diameter size of the auger for the 6x6?

First of love the way the deck came out looks really nice , I do have a question though for your post how off from the edge of your deck do you place them at did you just leave like 1ft of over hang ?

@michaelhutter9432

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! The 2' overhang was determined by my local county building department when I went through the permit process. Almost 3 years later, still rock solid!!

Very nice job. Wish I knew how to rebuild my back deck.

@michaelhutter9432

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Just continue watching KZread videos and learning. That's what I did and I'm very happy with the end result. It seemed insurmountable at first.

Thank you for this step by step process and great photos. Something I recently learned is that treated wood drastically changed in 2004 and the 2x that you buy at Home Depot or Lowes is not rated for ground contact. Only the 4x4s are and even they are sketchy. Nothing like the treated prior to 2004. Posts in concrete wont pass inspection here anymore. Has to be on columns of concrete and anchored. Personally, I don't see the difference but it is what it is. One thing I missed in this video was how to anchor the posts on the deck. Could you explain that, please? All I see are the screws. I'm guessing that is good enough?

Forms are a better support system than just wooden posts in the ground. Just my opinion 👍🏽😎

Looks GGGGGGOOOOOOOOOOOOOODDDDD!!!!!

How has it held up against scratches? We are considering pulling the trigger on this same brand/color.

This deck looks extremely solid and awesome-looking, I am in process of building one myself 6.7 hight with flat ground 16x20 and attached 10x10 for Pergola it will be all free stand 12" in center with 3 beams. My question is I like to notch the first beam 6x6, 4 post using 2x10 using carriage bolts I will loss 3" in 5.5 posts don't you think in the long run it will weaken the post since I will have 2.5 inches of wood left. Thank you

@michaelhutter9432

3 жыл бұрын

I don't think it'll weaken it. I did two 2 x 12 beams. It sits on there and held together by carriage bolts. If you watch other videos, it's how most of the pros do it. Good luck!

@ej5936

3 жыл бұрын

@@michaelhutter9432 Thank you kindly and I will go for it

How did you screw down the picture frame edge piece? Did you use the same hidden clips or just screw through the face of the trex. Looks great!

@michaelhutter9432

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Trex and most manufacturers make 2 types of deck boards, 1) those with edges grooved out where clips are used, and 2) boards with no grooves. The picture frame boards are no grooves and you must screw through the face. Some people countersink screws and use plugs, but mine aren't noticeable. good luck!

How did you hide the screws when you installed the "frame" deck pieces?

Great but wondering how the furniture will look in rain ☔️ What about cover?

How steady are those metal rails? Does it wiggles when you shake them? It looks smaller. I rather have wood rails.

Am I wrong, or aren’t you suppose to put the concrete in first let it fully dry, add a beam holder metal thing and then place the beam on top, in order to not have issues with the beams rotting; Correct me if I’m wrong

what is the lot size of this house is it in Canada or USA how much is the house

Looks great! Did you drill through the deck to secure those posts for the rail? Was it a kit? TREX sells a post kit. I want to do away with my wood deck and existing 4x4s. TREX the deck and use TREX posts and rail system. I would have less cuts by not reusing or replacing my 4x4 rails on the deck now.

@michaelhutter9432

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. No it was not a kit. The rails are made by Forest. There’s a link in the description. The rail posts are rock solid using GRK fasteners, Rugged Structural Screws 5/16" x 4" driven into a combination of single or double blocking, rim joists, and joists. They are rock-solid but some people bolt posts down into the frame even more secure and then slide the aluminum railings over the wood posts. Depends on the brand. That method may have been tough for me to run the wiring for the lights. It’s been almost a year and everything is in great condition. My previous house I had a wood deck and I hated the maintenance. This Trex one is worth every penny. Good luck!

Great video. What is the name of the hardware used for the stainless steel cable?

@michaelhutter9432

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Stainless steel cable?

how much did you spend on material ?

Very nice job - and solo to boot! Where did you get the surface mount post and railing system from? What size blocks did you use under the deck to mount the posts? Cheers!

@michaelhutter9432

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Bill. All decking, posts and railings came from McCabe Lumber in Cincinnati, OH. They are a huge distributor for builders. The blocks were 2' x 10' scraps.

@billm5235

3 жыл бұрын

@@michaelhutter9432 Sorry - I meant who is the manufacturer of the posts and railings? Are they a TREX Signature set? The LED lighting in the posts looks really sharp. I will definitely look to replicate that here!

@michaelhutter9432

3 жыл бұрын

@@billm5235 Look at the description up top. It's Fortress. Good luck!

Does anyone know how much you can charge for a job like this, material and labor?

Great job man. You did all that by yourself too salute. How did you learn how to do all this?

Michael, I could not find the picture frame edging boards (steps, too?) or the facia boards on the Trex website. Are they a different material?

@michaelhutter9432

3 жыл бұрын

They are the same color and same material. The picture frame boards have solid edges not grooved edges. And the facia is the same except it is about twice as wide. My distributor in Cincinnati Ohio carries everything and helped with the bill of materials and delivery.

Nice work, how many man hours or how long did this take you to build by yourself?

Excellent work. I have a question, do you have a license to do electrical matters..or this work does not need a license?? Thanks.

@michaelhutter9432

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! No, the low voltage lighting system does not need to be done by an electrician.

May of been a 1 man show, but atleast that man isn't broke 👍👍👍. Nice job on the deck and saving cash.

@michaelhutter9432

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you sir!

Great work, enjoyed the video. Did you decide to stain the posts to match? Awesome job

@michaelhutter9432

2 жыл бұрын

No but that’s a great idea I may do.

@chrisdesimone4249

2 жыл бұрын

@@michaelhutter9432 Happy it may help, thanks for posting, was sitting around sick today (just a bad cold) and enjoyed the watch.

Tha was really nice to watch. Can you answer a few questions for me? I’m building a deck shortly for my home. I watched with closed captioning while my baby slept so please excuse any questions that may have been answered in the video audio. 1) what is the span from the house to the pillars? 2) why did you not need to use disposal bracing from ground level to the deck since it was pretty high? 3) why did you choose to tie it into the house instead of it being free floating? Thanks again for the great video.

@michaelhutter9432

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks. 1) 14' 2) Disposal bracing? My local code allows either sunk posts, which I did, or concrete piers with the posts on top. The 6" x 6" posts were to code. A good test was a foot of snow we just got and the deck supported it like a champ with no signs of stress. 3) My code had strict rules on free floating and I didn't want more posts in the ground since I store things under the deck. Good luck on your project!

@hurricanehobbs8508

3 жыл бұрын

@@michaelhutter9432 sorry, auto spell changed “diagonal” to “disposable”. I meant why does it not need diagonal supports? And is 14’ too far for just one support? I need to check my code here I guess because I too would like all that under deck storage.

How did you attached the “picture frame” board to the joist?

@michaelhutter9432

3 жыл бұрын

These boards don’t have grooves on the sides so you must face screw them down. Regular deck boards are secured via the grooves on the sides w camo clips.

This looks amazing and was very informative! A couple questions: how is the Rocky Harbor finish holding up since installing it? I am debating that vs something from the Trex Transcend line. Also, are the Camo clips keeping the boards feeling snug and solid? I’m considering either them or the Trex brand hidden clips. Thanks!

@michaelhutter9432

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! after a very harsh winter and lots of use, the boards look brand new and camo clips are doing their job perfectly. A huge benefit and reason I went with camo clips, besides clean looking and easy install, is that if I ever need to replace a damaged board I can pull it out individually.

How far did you put the posts base from the edge of the picture frame? For drill the holes.

@michaelhutter9432

2 жыл бұрын

I’m not sure I’m tracking your question. The post bases must be secured into the frame or reinforcements around the frame. Maybe a couple inches inside picture frame.

That 3,4,5 units stuff had me so lost. I’ll need to research that. lol

12:04 "I had to have a joint." O.K. whatever helps you get the job done!

How did you install the railing? Do they have to slide over a 4x4 post?

@michaelhutter9432

3 жыл бұрын

I did not. a couple feet of 4x4 post would be the most secure, but then a hole would be needed for the lighting wires. See Dan Craner's comment thread below for more info on this. Good luck!

Hi, I am trying to same thing you did. Can you confirm your entire deck with trex rocky harbor? Frame, deck boards , steps, and fascia ? Thanks

@michaelhutter9432

2 жыл бұрын

Yep. It’s all in the description. 😁

Your project turned out very nice, is surely safe, and I’d let you build this at my house. With that said, it’s obvious you’re no carpenter. 😂

Why you didn’t show how to make the railing pole