Wish I Knew These TOP TEN Composite Decking Installation Tips Sooner!

This tutorial is filled with my top tips on how to install composite decking from start to finish. This DIY deck building tutorial will provide many important pro tips on how to install composite decking that I wish I knew sooner. Bring Your Own Tools (#BYOTools 202).

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CHAPTERS:
0:00 - Intro
1:04 - Account For Variance In Fascia
2:05 - How To Space Out Decking Properly
2:42 - Cut Off All Factory Edges
3:13 - A Circular Saw Is All You Need
4:43 - Deck Fasteners Are Important
5:43 - Cool Down Your Deck Boards Before Installing
6:37 - How To Layout Your Deck Boards
8:47 - How To Use A Cutting Guide On A Deck
11:04 - How To Use A Chalk Line for Decking
12:41 - How To Install Perfect Fascia Board Corners
14:43 - How To Save Money On Decking When Possible
15:47 - How To Install Deck Plugs
18:07 - Finish Shots

[arrosconpollo]

Great vid. The folks didn’t want a rail?

[charleschi]

Bro, you are on a whole nother level. That corner fascia miter trick is unreal. Looks gorgeous.

[teddepalma]

A GREAT video! This and a couple of your other deck videos really helped me successfully complete a deck using Trex decking. I also used the Coretex screws and one thing not shown in this video is pre-drilling each hole before installing the screws. The manufacturer recommends pre-drilling when using a capped deck board such as Trex, and I had a bunch of problems initially getting screws started, screws breaking right at the end of driving them in, and screws not seating properly in the decking. This guy's a pro and makes driving the screws look easy. Trust me, it's not. I wised up and started pre-drilling each screw hole and it actually sped up my work flow, and no more problems getting the screws in properly. So for all the DIY'ers out there looking at this video but planning to use another type of decking- especially Trex- tip #11 is consider pre-drilling when you're installing with Coretex.

[umwccws]

Very nice video! i do have a question on your 45° corners.. Don't you need spacing there? when its expanding from the sun?

[martinlieber]

Absolutely Great Video!! Thank you for all the very helpful tips. I also live in the Northwest (Olympia) and will be installing deck boards over a covered concrete patio. Your a perfectionist and it shows in your work, absolutely beautifully done.

[learningisfun]

Crazy! I love that 90 degree facia board made by heating and bending. Brilliant.

[CalebMack]

When doing new framing the best method I’ve learned is to keep joists long and rim off until the very end. Then you can start your decking against the house and install it until you’re at a point where you can mark and cut the joist back and install rim and do picture frame last. Then you never need to do a ripper. But that’s not always the case if you’re building on a preexisting framing.

[brentdreamer]

I absolutely love the way you explained things while you went along. I like the way you went into detail about things and also some of the hacks such as clearing the water off with a leaf blower. The deck I am building is cedar planks, so it is a bit different but all in all very similar. Thanks again.

[RB-uypn]

Enjoy this type of video. you helped me 'educate' my deck installer on more than a few items. He said to me "you must watch a lot of video's huh. Nope I replied - Only BYOT..."

[hollas]

Awesome job I've done the same but the only thing different is that instead of long straight runs with seams (butt joint) I picture frame the deck to the length of composite ordered.

[lechatbotte.]

I’ve done composite decking and these tips are spot on. Thanks so much Brent

[EVM-YT]

I love the 90 degree corner trick, but it adds more seems between fascia pieces, and as you explained, fascia is thinner and more prone to shrinking and expanding. I highly recommend butt joints for the outside corners, silicone caulk and matching paint to hide the edges, blending the corners together.

[jamesdattoli]

This was great and straight to the point and easy to follow. Please do more like this!

[DanielHoenig]

Great video, I watched several times as I was building a similar deck. Tips were fantastic for a DIY project.

[kennethMaveGR]

Question: why you choose the cortex screw for decking instead of the Composite panel manufacturer hidden clamps with fasteners?

[paulnolen]

Great video enough detail but not too much thank you thank you keep up the great work😊😊

[adampilkington]

Great work brother!! I love that fascia corner you did top notch!! 💯%

[michaelcronin]

Wow, nothing better than watching a perfectionist at work!

[DennisAldridge]

Excellent video. It helped me make several decisions about how to install my deck boards. I'll try to imitate your approach when I make my video. Thanks!!!

[scottwilliams]

I am planning on building a deck and this looks like the most helpful video I've seen. Thank you for the tips!