How To Build A Deck // DIY Home Improvement

Lowe's Sponsored this video where I show how easy it can be to build a deck. I used their easy to use Deck Designer Software to design a beautiful and easy to build deck, then took the print out into Lowe's where they gathered the materials for me and delivered it right to the building site.

~~ Lowe's Free Deck Designer Online Software

~~ How To Make Deck Stairs

~~ A couple more great deck building video series

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DISCLAIMER: Woodworking and the use of power and hand tools can be extremely dangerous. You are responsible for understanding the safe use of your tools and techniques. Your safety is YOUR responsibility, I accept NO responsibility or liability for any injuries, accidents, death occurring to you or others if you attempt to do the things that I do or use advice that I give.

[whenmountainsmove]

I’ve seen a lot of bull shit decks that are easily done, lazy craftsmanship. Though this video is a little on the advanced side. This is a legit deck. It really doesn’t get much better than this. It was brilliantly laid out. No chatter. No dumb music. Thanks for sharing this. I’ve watched over 30 videos tonight and this is the one.

[FlockofSmeagles]

My father built two decks around our house one summer when I was kid. This really makes me appreciate what he did. Because he made it seem like it was just another day in the park.

[AP-nobr]

One of the most straight forward, comprehensive videos I’ve seen explaining each step…and I’ve built decks before. Very well done without making the video unnecessarily long like others.

[et]

I started my deck about 2 weeks ago following this video and oh my god I feel like superman! Super easy to follow and while it will take some time (5 foot woman with not much for strength) for me to finish, I'm very excited! I've gotten more help with the sections I don't feel comfortable doing and I'm having someone build the stairs for me since I don't even want to attempt that and mess up what I've done. This is tiring work but has been worth it already. THANK YOU!!! Anybody that thinks you can't do this, you're more than wrong! You can! And you will! So satisfying!

[WAJSSJ]

Tip for those building a deck.. Increase the beam size using a free beam calculator like forte, increases the distance it can span unsupported.. Then you don't have to dig as many footings. Cost is usually a wash. Great video!

[silentline]

Larry Haun taught me what my father never did.

This guy is to the point, practical, step by step, and even puts in some humor and humility.

A teacher of teachers while being single handedly a mentor to hundreds of thousands that will never get to meet him in person to shake his hand or give him a hug. Shout out to this channel for keeping it all flowing.

I thank you one and all who keep this content posted.

[alpha_verun]

Man i swear, i did framing with my step father for 3 years and hated every day of it, but could never figure out why. Then i watch this man's videos and realise that everything we did was the hard way not the smart way.

[AshleyBuskirk]

This DIY home improvement video on deck building was fantastic. It not only saved me a ton of money on labor but also gave me the confidence to take on more DIY projects. Highly recommended!

[sdsumiguel]

Wife bought me my first tool set today. Taking it back in the morning after watching this.

[patrickdenny]

Those footings are massive! As a deck builder Its rare to find a customer who is comfortable with the extra cost. Im glad to see you put in the extra effort and didnt shy away from a difficult task! Keep up the good work!

[pat]

As a self-made handyperson, this was the best and most helpful deck video yet. The key points that you touched on pretty much answered all of the detail I have been struggling with ie ending with a full deck board

[PatriotTheTree]

One thing you did wrong. I didn't see a beer throughout the entire video. You can't build an outdoor structure, without the presence of a frosty beverage.

[errorgridrecords]

Thank you for not adding obnoxious music to your montage. It makes it so much more enjoyable to watch.

[HN-fhdi]

This was so therapeutic to watch. Possibly the best deck in the World Wide Web. The fact you have shown one does not need a beer to complete an exemplary task. Thank you for your craftsmanship for sharing your unique skill.

[Solitudelakemanagement]

No matter how we all ended up here, we're glad we did! Thanks Third Coast Craftsman, this was very educational.

[NiPz]

You know it's late when you're watching ''how to build a deck'' when you dont even own a house!

[ghostbusterstony]

My wife and I just bought a house. I haven’t done anything like this before. But I’m going to give it a try

[Wowzersdude-kc]

Very good demonstration of how to build a "floating" deck with no ledger board connection. Makes it easier because you don't have to worry about properly sealing/flashing the ledger which a lot of people don't get right. I would much rather dig extra footings than use a ledger connection.

[xxtreme]

Thanks to your help, I was able to complete my deck in just under 17 minutes!

[jasonwomack]

Pretty good video. Bonus for telling people to let the wood season before coating with anything. One issue though, in all my years of construction the one thing an inspector will tell you to correct, is the lack of gap in the decking. You could be fishing those boards out of the ocean, but it's still better to finish nail as a spacer to avoid a headache.