Adding Decking, Stairs, and Posts - Building a Deck 2 of 3

My wife has been asking me for years to build a deck on the back of our house [Part 2]. So even though it is the hottest part of the year I decided, let's build a deck. In this video, I show you the steps and techniques I used to add decking and stairs to our deck. Now some of the codes in my area might be different than in your area, so please always check the requirements before you start building.

PART 1: Challenges of Building a Deck Frame:

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[CrazyCHikcin]

I’m building a deck this current weekend, it has rained off and on last 2 days. Sometimes sprinkle, sometimes monsoon.

[paulurmanski]

When you are installing the 2x10 at the bottom of the stairs make sure it is Ground Contact Safe material. Most 2x stock at the box stores is not so you may need to go to a lumber store for them. It is a big pain in the back side to dig out the rotted plate only a couple years after you built the steps because it rotted away. You can also put some stair hangers under the stair stringers so it is not always in direct contact with the damp cement of the footer. Secure the hangers to the plate and the stringers to the hanger.

[scottjueckstock]

That tool definitely beats the chisel trick but the chisel trick was handy

[danbelzile]

So far so good can't wait to see the next part 👍🍻🇨🇦

[Goldhunter]

Good idea. I too hate to waste 2x12's. Been there done that.

[rhonda]

I was waiting for your 2nd video to this Deck 😁👍👍

[toddfrancoeur]

what measurements did you use to have your last / first step level with the top of your deck? thanks.

[FreshPrince]

Hello, what are specific sizes of the through bolts??

[DrDingus]

Is there a reason we don't use the deck screws to connect the stringer connectors ? Why use nails here?

[barryroberts]

Great video it's coming along great, i think you got our weather with all that rain as we are into week two of a heatwave.
Why did you use a Circular Saw and a Pull Saw to cut those stringers, when it would have been much easier to use a Jigsaw?
Stay Safe and dry,
Barry (ENG)

[sissymurphy]

why did you not use joist hangers, here code is you have to use them on the deck joists and the stringers

[SelfMadeThousandaire]

Some of the crowns are pointing up on deck boards, that ok?

[jimfbailey]

You can't install railing posts on the outside of a deck here and meet code.

[jaypeak]

no g-tape on the joist? it might not be code, but it's the right way to do it.