💰Cheap DIY Floating Deck💰

I built this deck from start to finish in this video. I was quoted $5500 for a 14 foot floating deck! I built this for a little over $800 in 5 and a half hours and I don't really own tools. I learned from watching do it yourself youtube videos and this is proof you can build a cheap floating deck in a day too because I just did it in this video. This is not necessarily a how to video but I explain what I am doing before every time lapse. I hope this video helps you in some way. If you have any questions leave a comment below or reach me on Instagram. This is the first of many DIY projects I am doing so please SUBSCRIBE to the channel and hit the bell. Our Instagram links are at the bottom. #deckbuild #floatingdeck #diydeck

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[TheNeighborDominator]

I made a one year review video that answers all the questions asked. materials, what I would have done different etc. link in description of this video. thanks for watching and subscribing!

[Aphorism]

Only 4 things I will point out that should have been different:

1- Treated wood. In general, unless you live in a very sunny/windy place or your deck is completely under cover, you want your frame made of treated wood. It will extend its life an absurd amount of years.

2- No wood to ground contact. Even if the wood is treated (but specially if it is not). Avoid this because it will be a matter of a few years before it starts to rot. You want to place some rubber/plastic material in between.

3- No wood to concrete contact. Same as above, although you might see it a lot, even with treated wood, you want to avoid it. Wood should either fly over concrete (with steel) or rest on a pad.

4- Cover the ground. You can simply lay some plastic (dark to stop light). You don´t want any weed to grow through your deck. But this completely depends on the ground and location. But generally a weed will easily always find its way up.


Those are my profesional tips only aimed at extending the life of your deck :D When you place wood outside, always aim at overprotecting it if you want it to last very long. It might cost a bit more, but you might gain years on it.


Otherwise, you guys did an amazing job there. Looks neat. May I suggest, add an extra board at the end, to cover the end of your flooring pieces :) But that is just my opinion.

[miguellopezshow]

This was well done, not a tutorial but honestly so much better than a lot of these "tutorial" videos. thanks for sharing man!

[phylwilton]

Thank you for being clear about NOT knowing what you are doing. I hope no one gets hurt when weather and weight damage your project.

[JNavy-oqmu]

I loved this video! I’ve had it saved forever! Finally bought all the supplies you used and I will be attempting it myself tomorrow! Wish me luck!!🍀

[rhtservicesllc]

Since the dirt was not compacted, the deck will get out of level over time or when a load is added to that location.
Would suggest that the step extend the entire width of the door and not just on one side.

[terrybyrd]

watching the one year followup before commenting

[Mr_Boggins]

Not often that you see the “Joists” perpendicular with the house. Interesting choice. Fun little project for a summer house in a location that hopefully doesn’t rain

[jameshill]

Looks great! Personally I would add bracing blocks in the middle for this span of deck and cover the tops of the joists. It wouldn't add much to the cost especially if you use old school strips of roofing paper instead of expensive joist tape. Being close to the ground a small gap between the boards might add to it's longevity as well.

[Junegermaine]

Love it! Guess I gotta cut my nails down bcz it’s ON! Thanks for sharing!!

[toddzillasimon]

I want to make a deck skit to set my screen tent on and came across this vid fairly quickly. I haven’t been a carpenter for almost 13 years now, so basically watching. This vid is for ‘recap’ purposes only. I have to admit that I totally forgot about the “frowny side up” rule! Much thanks guys and it looks great! I’m going to start my deck today!

[gogoable]

this probablemente easiest of all of other videos i watched, thanks guys on my way to store for some material for mine

[juliesimonson]

Wow thank you so much for responding. And a pizza guy .... that’s the best food ever !!!! 🍕

[YukonDoan]

Thats awesome! Looks like a woman can do this on her own, im soooo trying this out when lumber price goes down a little lols thank you for showing this!!!

[Godgav]

Phenomenal job. Thank for your tutorial.

[stephendenlinger]

Great video. Straight forward, uncomplicated built. Very helpful. Thank you.

[matthewcrist]

Good video - about the "always get more screws than you need." I got the advice of one box of deck screws for my deck, so I bought 2. I literally only needed 5 screws from the second box! lol.

[ms.ladietoyou]

You did a good job. Very clear instructions

[gs-werp]

It would be interesting to see what the deck looks like now (spring 2023) after about 2 years, like level, warping, undergrowth etc.

[TheLawnTools]

Nice! Under $900 even though wood cost is up 👍🏼