Platinum Decking is one of the top-rated deck builders in the Chicagoland area. Our current 4 locations are Naperville IL, Palatine IL, Libertyville IL, and Barrington IL and are able to service the entire Chicagoland metro area.
Platinum Deckings' goal is to be the unequivocal industry leader in composite decking. We will achieve this by redefining the customer experience and providing a superior product. When families across the greater Chicago area search "Deck builders near me", they can come to us knowing that it is our mission to provide them with an unforgettable customer experience.
Пікірлер
I would like to learn how do I figure how many steps do I need from any deck height? let say I have 8’ ft high deck? Thanks
There are stair stringer calculators free online. You put in the height of your deck, what size tread you will be using (2x6 or 5/4 decking), and whether you want step down or flush step. It gives you the rise and run height/length of each stair, how many stairs, and angle of stairs. Super simple.
I don't think that saw is a worm drive. Skill are the only people producing worm drive saws to the best of my knowledge
Every major tool manufacturer (Makita, DeWalt, Milwaukee, flex etc. Etc. Etc) makes a worm drive saw. Worm drive saws have the handle behind the motor, that's the main difference.
@scottpollock1714 hi,sorry to disagree but I don't think that's right. Yes many manufacturers have a rear handle, or handle behind the motor but that doesn't make them a worm driven saw. They just look like one
@@danthechippie4439 you are correct I mispoke - a rear handle not the "main" difference but it's a pretty good tell at a first glance. The difference is how power is driven to the blade from the motor. With that being said all major manufacturers still offer worm drive options it is not exclusive to skill.
I literally didn't know how to cut stringers . Watched thus video like 5 times went to home depot got my wood and cut me 6 step stringers. Made perfect sense. Thanks, I'm now redoing my grandma's steps.
Explained absolutely nothing! Worthless video
terrible video...fine if you know how to use a square w/knuckles and know what size lumber to get etc but then you wouldnt need this video, would you? Useless for people not in the trades.
Video is incomplete you dnt mention the cut at the bottom and top only the run/rise cuts a lot of ppl are goin to waste time money and materials because of it
Hello, which color in the Transcend line is closest to Saddle? Saddle is approved in my condo association but Id prefer to have the higher quality Transcend. Thank you.
They don't take you through it step by step. All they do is let you watch them mark it out and cut it. There are other video's out there that will actually help you. Horrible video.
I know inspectors that would fail this work. Over cutting on stair stringers is a big NO. Finish cuts with handsaw, nice and clean.
How to waste a piece of wood in 5 minutes.
look at the burn marks, change the blade
Had he spent more time learning carpentry over getting tats he could've been something
Most inspectors fail for a cut through, sad you spent all that time marking with a pen but can't use a circular saw
Saw this also,,,,,,fast is not the idea, being correct is the idea
@@terrydawkins9936 Anybody who knew what they're doing can do it with a little speed and not overrun the cuts.
Goid video
Fail !!! Never over cut stringers
Nice laid out bad and duty work
Buy a jig saw bud
Unsafe stairs, extending the cuts create stress concentrations at those corners, they can break easily under heavy loads
Good point. Noticed this also
Lmfao it barely goes a 1/2 inch relax it's never that serious
might be a big deal on a 2 x 10 not so much on a 2 x 12
My 2x12 deck stair stringers rotted at the corners where the cuts extended into the meat of the board. Resulted in a couple of steps breaking loose at the rot corners.
Come on bro! U need too take a little more time to not pass the thread and riser points. It's going too look like shit when you install them.
3/8” max one step can be off. Not the entire run. Look at the code.
The largest rise and the smallest rise can not be greater than 3/8”
way too sloppy cutting beyond the line, I was wondering why you didn't show a close-up until I saw the knock out. Do not follow this video if you want safe stairs.
Pica dry, we all own one and still use regular pencils haha 😂 diamond back and Milwaukee gear, love seeing companies using wicked gear, means they probably pay their guys well!
i can do that alone
Brutal
Those knuckles on the square are an excellent idea. Thanks man
It that 2x 12?
Nobody's commented......so I will! A few closeups would have made this video acceptable. Otherwise, it was worthless.
Same here, I was looking for a closeup of the colors
Wow you made it look easy good job however how tall are your post?
Yikes, this is a fantastic video on how to cut stringers in a sloppy and disastrous way.
How do you figure that? I’m a stair guy for hardwood stairs and I like that they don’t over run cuts or dip their cuts
Minimally. Helps with flex
Wasn't a bad video. Had a rhythm going! The overcut wasn't terrible! A good video
@@gregorymosher5008 They did overrun their cuts. If that was my contractor, it would piss me right off.
Hey guys thanks for the video. How do you make sure the rail is tight to the post, no gap?
Install your black rail mounting brackets just a sliver up the rail......when you screw the bracket to the post sleeve, it will draw the rail in tight up against the post.
Over cut everyone looked a right mess
Says a DIY wanna be clearly.
@@SticksAandstonesBozo 😁😁
Is there a Platinum Elite tier??? Nice work fellas!
Nice vid, thanks. Can't for the life of me figure out why those mounting brackets are black instead of white to match! Can of Rustoleum to the rescue....
How do the posts get set? I’m trying to do this to my deck and I can’t find a video to save my life. Super annoying. Also are the lengths trimable?
There are a few different ways to do it that all meet code. We prefer to use two thruloks staggered. Yes Trimable
Winter .... not in Canada !
Didn't take off tread thickness on first step, over cut every one and get yourself a proper hand saw not one that folds.
He definately should have explained that, particularly because it's the most common mistake. I do think he took it off though, it looked like he used the blade to reduce the 1.5".
First one took me 2 hours! Tomorrow trace the stringers! !! Also id add how to cut the amount off the bottom for the flooring (too and bottom) generally 3/4 or 1 1/4 right?... as well as explain a “kicker”... mahalo for your videos!!!
You measure finished floor to finished floor and measure your rise and run after that. The “kick plate” you just notch out. 1.5” for a 2x4 under bottom foot of stringer
Thank you! I never use a skill saw and was worried about kickback and how to remove the saw properly when making a cut that doesn't go all the way across. I was also wondering about starting cuts from a corner (which this method eliminates). Thank you again, this was very helpful! It is so simple :)
You'll be safe as long as you keep your saw blade moving straight and let off the trigger and make sure the blade comes to a complete stop before you lift out of the cut. If you're still feeling unsafe use a cordless circular saw. The blade comes to a stop instantly when you let off the trigger. You can drill 1/2" holes right in the corner where the rise meets the run and cut right up to the hole. Good luck 👍
Good video but I have a question ,why do you never put that centerpiece on the bottom?
This dosen't teach anyone anything except someone was stupid enough to buy a worm saw You need to take another inch and a half off of that first step.
What’s wrong with the rear handle saws? I have the Makita one and it’s awesome. Way more accurate than those small ones with no weight and tiny baseplate. Like everything they definitely have their place and this is definitely one of them. Also what if the bottom of stairs has same thickness flooring as the treads? Deck to landing for example.
@@jakewrtt This is a bit tricky to explain, but bottom riser has to be cut shorter by the same amount as the tread thickness, since the ground/floor/etc is inherently where you're stepping, so since there's already a "tread" (ie. the ground) you're coming from to the first step, the riser must be shorter on the first step so it's actually equal for your step for every step you take (ie ground to first step rise is identical to last step to the landing). It's hard to explain without seeing it.
@@think41c yes you are correct. I think meant if you were adding the same thickness as the treads to the landing you don’t need to subtract.
How do you install this railing at a 45 degree angle post?
You can’t. They make stairs ones but maximum 37* which your stairs should never be 45*
I see trex sells an aluminum stiffener for this railing system, is it necessary?
I just put some if this up. Not necessary. Its very rigid just use center support
The stiffener is not needed for 6 ft rail lengths but is recommended for 8 ft
What’s the spacing between the post
Has to be under 72”
how high are those posts? The sleeve is 48" so did you cut those down and if so to what height? I don't see where you installed the foot black in the middle either is there a reason for that?
The sleeve looks like its a 40”. Actual rail assembled is 32”. with the thickness of the rail and 3-1/2 under u will get 36” rail height
What is the color of the deck?
I would love to see how you put those brackets on using the template on the box.
Don’t think that particular rail system comes with template which u really don’t need
its a jokeeeee
what happens if you hit a rock?
Your screwed, that’s the biggest issue with them
Can you add the trex decking to the Select railing, to add a cocktail rail?
Yes you can!
@@platinumdecking56 how is it attached? Do I need to remove the top rail and screw it from the bottom or just into the top?
@@JamesAlberding You will need to attach the top railing to the bottom of the cocktail rail. I am in the process of beginning it. Look at page 144 in the installation book. I think Im going to make jig to make sure I center that top railing on the back of the cocktail with a small wood screws.
Thanks! This is a great help! It’s simple instructions, but seeing it done on a video is better.
Nice job, guys!